# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Cosplay Contest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Cosplay Contest Rules and Guidelines 2026

Categories:
•	Best in Show
•	Creativity
•	Craftsmanship
•	Accuracy
•	Best Presentation/Performance

Cash prizes!

Winners will be determined by a panel of Comic Book Fest judges.

The contest will begin at 1:30 pm
Contestants must register by 1:15 pm


Details:
●	Each contestant may only enter one costume into the competition.
●	Preference given to cosplays and costumes that are homemade.
●	Nudity, obscene or graphic content, or other elements deemed inappropriate to the spirit of the competition will disqualify contestants.
●	Professional costumers, or those who run a business of commission-based cosplay, are encouraged to show off their costumes at the Comic Book Fest but should not enter the competition.
●	Contestants will be judged according to their costume’s resemblance to the character it is based on, representation of their costume, craftsmanship skills, creativity, and presentation to the audience.

Check in at the Comic Book Fest entry table in the Athol Town Hall between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

○	Sign up with age, name, character title, franchise
○	We will take your picture
○	Registration is free

During the contest, you will be asked to walk across the stage, pausing in the center to strike a pose for the audience.  The MC will ask you one or two questions about your character and/or costume

NOTE:  Contestants are expected to enter a NEW cosplay each year.  You will not be considered for a prize if you are presenting the same cosplay as in a previous year.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/athol/cosplay-contest/200030428850231
- **Event Categories**: contests, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 9

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Athol
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 584 Main St, Athol, MA 01331-1808, United States
- **lat**: 42.59399
- **long**: -72.22799
- **full address**: 584 Main St, Athol, MA 01331-1808, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Cosplay Contest
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Cosplay Contest being held?
  - **A:** Cosplay Contest takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 01:30 pm at 584 Main St, Athol, MA 01331-1808, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Cosplay Contest?
  - **A:** Cosplay Contest is organized by Athol Public Library.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Cosplay Contest is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Athol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Cosplay Contest sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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