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Important Times

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Cos-Parade

  • Registration is on Friday at-Kon at 5:30 p.m. CT in Ballroom C. The Cos-Parade begins at 6:00 p.m. CT.

Iron Cosplay

  • Registration for IC4 is online only and opens on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. and closes Monday, March 3 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Teams will be notified of their participation status no later than 5 days before the event.
  • Online registrants must check in at the Cosplay Repair Station in Ballroom C on Sunday between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
  • Any open spots will be available for on-site registration between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
  • The Iron Cosplay Event will be held at 1:00 p.m. in Ballroom C.

Mainstage Cosplay Contest

  • Registration is online only, and opens Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Registration closes on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
  • Check-in for the Main Stage Cosplay Contests on Friday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Ballroom C.
  • Tech rehearsal times will be given to you in your acceptance email.
  • Cosplay Greenroom begins at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at-Kon in Ballroom C. This is where all contestants will be stationed.
  • The Cosplay Contest itself begins at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday at-Kon in Ballroom A/B. Awards will be given out directly after the contest on stage.

Hallway Cosplay Contest

  • Hallway Contest judging is from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday of the Convention and Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. in Ballroom C.
  • Participation is first come, first serve until we run out of spaces, so make sure to plan accordingly.
  • Awards will be given out during closing ceremonies at 4:00 p.m. in Ballroom C. All contestants should head to Ballroom A/B to find out who wins.