Cosplay is encouraged at Seattle Worldcon. So plan ahead and pack accordingly! Special costume-themed events will occur each day.
Wednesday: The Prop Contest
Show off your ingenuity and crafting prowess, or just come to be amazed by your peers! The Prop Contest has two categories: Prosthetic Devisions and Hand-Held Devices. No weapons though! Check out the full rules on the webpage and you can bring your devices on Wednesday to the event. No preregistration required!
Thursday: The Single Pattern Contest
On Thursday, don’t forget about the Single Pattern Contest! Make a bowling shirt or 1960s-style dress using a pattern specified on our website and dress it up for competition. Judging occurs on Thursday, and winners will be shown Friday at halftime at the masquerade.
Friday: The Seattle Worldcon Masquerade
The feature event Friday evening is our iteration of the event that created modern cosplay as we know it—the Worldcon masquerade. See the competition or enter yourself at the Masquerade page.
Saturday: Emerald City in the Atomic Age
Saturday is retro future fashion day at Worldcon! Wear your retro-futuristic finest to con. Participants will be welcomed to a group costume meetup and photo at 3 p.m. in the Signature Lobby. If you like, keep wearing your retro future fashion to the Hugo Award Ceremony that evening!
Every Day: Earn a Hall Costume Ribbon
When you roam the halls of the Convention Center in your finery, you will not only be appreciated, you may be presented with an individualized hall costume recognition ribbon.
And More!
- Enjoy panels throughout the weekend in our costume track geared towards all levels of interest and experience. Sign up for a hands-on workshop and learn a new craft to up your costuming game!
- Marvel at a curated exhibit of amazing costumes on display with our Special Exhibits. Photography is allowed, but please save your touching for a separate “tactile” display of close-up costume bits and accessories.
- Visit our cosplay and costume repair station beside the Worldcon Cantina with tools, supplies, and help if you need it from costume experts.
- Visit the Dealers’ Room to buy amazing pieces that are ready-to-wear.
