Cosplay Overview

a.k.a. “Costume Play”

Cosplay at the Washington State Summer Con will fall into three areas. Adults having fun, Kids having fun, and serious Cosplayers competing for fame, glory, and prizes.

Cosplay Overview

We strongly encourage attendees to dress as their favorite characters during the Washington State Summer Con. Whether your favorite character is from a cartoon, movie, television show, comic book, book, historical character, or anywhere else we want you to have fun with it!

To ensure that everyone is in accordance with our policies and regulations, please CLICK HERE for the published convention rules and CLICK HERE for the Cosplay Rules and Code of Conduct which includes information on props, masks, costumes, photography, and rules of the show.

Cosplay is designed to be fun and interactive; however, the safety of our attendees and the comfort of our cosplayers is paramount and will not come second. Please help us make this a great event by adhering to our policies and regulations. We look forward to seeing what everyone has!

Cosplay Contest Prizes

The Washington State Summer Con is putting together a fun and lucrative prize pool for this year’s cosplay contest. Prizes will include cash, tickets, gift certificates, and other goodies.

Cosplay Garden Lounge

The Washington State Summer Con is proud to provide a location that allows a spot for cosplayers to rest, socialize, and fellowship with fellow cosplayers. The Garden is an outdoor covered area perfect for a photo or two with friends, new friends, and even a home base to assist each other with costume needs. There are tables and chairs for each lunch, plan meetups, and take the all-important group photos.

Cosplay Gatherings

A highlight for many cosplayers, and for other event attendees, is the different cosplay contests and the gatherings of like costumes.  Stay tuned to our social media and Summer Con Community Group on Facebook for updates and meetup information.

Cosplay Photos

Located inside the Showplex at the Washington State Summer Con will be Triple Click Photo with their portable studio set up for the newest to the most experienced cosplayer to get some professional photos right at the convention. Rates will be posted at the show or by contacting Triple Click Photo directly.

The Showplex will also have a set provided and built by Poolie’s Angels with cosplayers and support ready to assist getting that perfect photo at the show.  Check the maps for locations and details leading up to the show.