Photos courtesy of the city of Peoria
Library Con returns to the Peoria Main Library on Sat., April 22 at 10 a.m. with tabletop gaming, crafts, and a cosplay contest with awesome prizes. Cosplay, the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game, adds a fun element to the event.
The cosplay contest has three categories: kids (through 11), teens (12 to 17), and adults (18+). All contestants must fill out a contest entry form prior to the competition. Each contestant may enter only one costume that must be primarily handmade by the contestant – no professionally commissioned or rented costumes are eligible. Professional costumers, or those who run a business of commission-based cosplay, are encouraged to show off their costumes at Library Comic Con but should not enter the competition.
Winners through third place for each category will be determined by a panel of staff members and professionals present. Contestants will be judged according to their costume’s resemblance to the character it is based on, representation of their costume, craftsmanship skills, and creativity.
To download the cosplay contest entry form, which must be returned by April 19 to ensure your spot, and for more information, visit peoria.polarislibrary.com/polaris/custom/library_announcements.aspx.
