# Event Details

- **Event Name**: WINTER COS CON
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: COSPLAY IN THE ARCADE! Panels, Craftsmanship Competition, Artist Alley & more coming Jan 18th, 2026 at Saratoga Cosplay Event's Winter Con.About this Event@wintercoscon on instagram / logo by @tzaei.designsBundle up and get ready for a day of cosplay, gaming, and community at Winter Cos Con! Join us on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, inside Apex Arcade at Crossgates in Albany, NY for a cozy mid-winter celebration.Enjoy a full day of activities from 10 AM to 6:00 PM, including:Arcade – Play, compete, and hang out in Apex’s awesome arcade space! And for cosplayers… ARCADE PHOTOSHOOTS!!! We have Apex’s blessing for professional photography in the venue.Panels & Discussions – Learn from creators, cosplayers, and community leaders.Cosplay Craftsmanship Competition – Show off your skills and creations before a panel of experienced cosplay judges. Prejudging and cosplay contestant mixer are part of the event!Artist Alley & Vendors – Shop for original art, handmade goods, and merch from local artists and businesses.$12 tickets for event room online now! With access to the event room, you get access to what we’re working so hard to put together – our artist alley, panels and our premiere craftsmanship competition.Come hang out, make new friends, and kick off 2026 with games and cosplayApex Arcade, Crossgates MallJanuary 18th, 2026Organized by Saratoga Cosplay EventsMore INFO: https://saratogacosplayevents.com/winter-cos-con/   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/88480fd0-b958-11f0-bf98-0f75d98e74a6-rimg-w592-h740-dcca5ff0-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMCraftsmanship Contestant MixerHost: Jennard CosplaysInfo: MEET OTHER CONTESTANTS, get tips & tricks, socialize during prejudging and light snacks will be served ~ ?: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PMCOSPLAY CRAFTSMANSHIP CONTESTHost: Jennard CosplaysInfo: COSPLAY CRAFTSMANSHIP CONTEST - Details and Sign Up Coming Soon - Judges Selected Soon - Prizes & it's Fashion Runway style - 100% ADA Accessible Venue
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/winter-cos-con/100001918149319249
- **Event Categories**: art, contests, photography, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12, max: 12, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Albany
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Apex Entertainment Albany
- **lat**: 42.6896772
- **long**: -73.8508946
- **full address**: Apex Entertainment Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: WINTER COS CON
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e05500acc96957166d4c973e286181b31acc5a05ace6bcedc3ed5de322439833-rimg-w1200-h766-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1762256681

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is WINTER COS CON being held?
  - **A:** WINTER COS CON takes place on Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Apex Entertainment Albany, 1 Crossgates Mall Road, Albany, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for WINTER COS CON?
  - **A:** Tickets for WINTER COS CON are priced at USD 12 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityWinter Cos Con Event Room AdmissionUSD 12Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing WINTER COS CON?
  - **A:** WINTER COS CON is organized by Saratoga Cosplay Events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** WINTER COS CON is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If WINTER COS CON sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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