ICCC 2023 COSPLAY CONTEST SET TO TAKE CENTER STAGE!

Cosplayers, get ready to bring your A-game at ICCC because our much anticipated 2023 Cosplay Contest is back, and we’re aiming to take it to the next level!

This year’s contest is open to cosplayers of all ages and levels of experience and offers multiple categories for entrants to showcase their costume creation. With hundreds of dollars in prizes up for grabs, including VIP and general admission tickets to next year’s ICCC up for grabs, the competition is sure to be fierce.

Wanna get in on the action? Cosplay Contest sign-ups begin on Saturday, May 27 at the contest booth in the ICCC main hall and run through 2pm Sunday, May 28 before the main stage round of scoring and awards ceremony. You do not have to be present to win on Sunday.

As part of the sign-up process and prelim scoring, we’re excited to announce we have added an official cosplay contest photographer and backdrop! All contestants will have their official cosplay photos & videos taken for free, giving them the chance to capture their amazing creations and take home some cherished memories. Picture prints & ICCC branded flash drives with your pictures will be available for purchase as well or just wait to download your pics for free June 1st.

Registration is free and participants will need to be in costume at registration in the main hall to take advantage of the new photo service and on Sunday for the group cosplay contest photo & contest finale on the main stage. All props and weapons will need to be inspected and approved by security upon entry. 

Cosplay Contest prizes & categories: 

“The Chosen One” (best in show)

- $400

- winner's trophy

- one VIP pass to iCCCon 2024

“Ultimate Armorer” (best craftsmanship)

- $200

- one general admission pass to ICCC 2024

"A New Hype" (best up & coming)

- $100

- one general admission pass to ICCC 2024

“Most Wizard” (most creative/unexpected)

- $100

- one general admission pass to ICCC 2024

“The Child” (best cosplayer 15 years old or younger)

- $100

- two general admission passes to ICCC 2024

“Top Masters & Padawans” (best team of parent(s)/guardian(s) & children 15 years old or younger, max. 4 people)

- general admission passes to ICCC 2024 (4 max.)

- $100

Whether you're a seasoned cosplayer or a newcomer to the scene, the ICCC Cosplay Contest is the perfect opportunity to showcase your creativity and bring your favorite characters to life on stage. Happy crafting, true believers, and may the Force be with you!

. Happy crafting, true believers, and may the Force be with you!

ICCC 2023 will be held May 26-28, 2023 at the new Farm Bureau Exposition Center in Lebanon, TN, just outside of Nashville. Tickets are on sale now. Book a room at our host hotels before they sell out. #ICCCon