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Animethon 2024

August 9 - 11 / 2024 Edmonton Convention Centre Edmonton Alberta Canada
/ Events / Cosplay Programming

Cosplay Programming

***Please check back, this information is subject to change***

Welcome Cosplayers! We will be offering several Cosplay-related events during Animethon. Please be sure to read and understand the outlines of each event given below. Our events are held between set times for scheduling reasons and no exceptions will be made for latecomers.

Please Note

  • Make sure you are aware of contest times and locations. Latecomers will be disqualified.
  • The Cosplay Repair Room will be located in Salon 7.
  • Send us your images and music as soon as you can to keep us up to date.
  • Arrive on time for the event.
  • There is no safe place to put your things while you’re in a contest, so make sure any valuables are kept with a trusted friend.
What When Where Who
Cosplay Contest  Showtime: Saturday 3:30pm - 5:30pm Main Events (Hall D) Any attendee in Cosplay
Ryu's Chibi Parade Showtime: Saturday 3:30pm Main Events (Hall D) Any attendee aged 12 or under in Cosplay
Craftsmanship Contest - Sponsored by Red Moon Cosplay Solutions Sunday 
Contest: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Awards: 1:00pm
Salon 13+14 Attendees with a self-made Cosplay
Cosplay Contest Registration / Check-in Registration: 
Friday 2:00pm - 6:00pm 
Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pm

Cosplay Check-In: 
Saturday 10:00am - 12:00pm

Pre-Judging: 
Saturday 10:00am - 12:30pm

Rehearsal: 
Time TBA
Registration: 
Friday (Salon 7)
Saturday (Salon 13/14)

Cosplay Check-In: 
(Salon 13/14)

Pre-Judging: 
(Salon 13/14)

Rehearsal: 
Main Events Hall D
Any attendee in Cosplay
Cosplay HQ & Repair Room Friday 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Salon 7 Any attendee in Cosplay

Cosplay Contest


Our main event! Ryu's Chibi Parade will take place first followed by our walk-on entrants and skit performances.
  • Registration is online until July 31, 2024, or in person Friday 2:00pm to 6:00pm (Salon 7) and Saturday from 10:00am to 12:00pm (Salon 13/14).
  • Cosplay check-in is on Saturday from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm in Salon 13/14. 
  • Pre-judging is on Saturday from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm in Salon 13/14. 
  • Pre-judging is optional but you must check-in in order to participate!
  • The Cosplay dress rehearsal is in the Main Events (Hall D) and will run before the contest. The exact time will be announced soon. 
  • Showtime is Saturday 3:30pm - 5:30pm in Main Events (Hall D)
  • Open to anyone in Cosplay willing to go on stage!
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Cosplay Craftsmanship Contest

Sponsored by Red Moon Cosplay Solutions.
This is a contest specifically for our talented craftsmen who have made their own Cosplay or props! There are no performances, no audience, just a friendly chat with our judges about how you made your Cosplay!
  • You may register online until July 31, 2024 or in person on Sunday from 10:00am to 12:30pm in Salon 13/14
  • Judging time is Sunday 10:00am to 12:30pm in Salon 13/14
  • Awards to follow at 1:00pm in Salon 13/14
  • Open to those who have made 80% or more of their Cosplay
  • No performance is required.
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Cosplay HQ & Repair Room

The Cosplay Repair Room will have some emergency supplies for you to patch your cosplay up. Note that this is not where you "make" your costume, this is only a place for you to repair your costume. Located in Salon 7 on the meeting room level.