We’re excited to introduce a new kind of craftsmanship competition—created exclusively for our Emerging Guest Cosplayers from Anime St. Pete 2024, Holiday Cosplay 2024, or St. Pete Comic Con 2025. This is your moment to return to the St. Petersburg Coliseum main stage and showoff your best!
Different Rules
This contest is all about celebrating your growth and creativity while breaking a few standard rules of traditional craftsmanship contests:
Costumes must already be completed—bring out your favorite build from the past. And remember this is a craftsmanship contest so at least 50% should be hand-crafted.
It can be a cosplay that’s already won awards. Just let us know which ones.
Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, plus two Judge’s Choice honors. Prizes include $200 in cash, $200 in gift certificates, and custom trophies.
All Contestants Receive
Two free weekend passes (one for you, one for a handler, friend, or family member)
Two dessert tickets
An invite for two to the Saturday Night VIP Party