Since the publication of the categories for the adult costume contests, many of you have contacted us, wondering how your character might fit into one of the three available categories on each day. As a refresher, these are the current categories:
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH
Comic Book Heroes
Anime
Video Games
SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH
Comic Book Villains
Fantasy
Movies
While I’ve offered suggestions to some (Doctor Who is both a hero and featured in comic books), there are far too many characters available for us to consider. So we’re putting the responsibility on YOU.
Each contestant will have an opportunity on stage to explain exactly how your character fits into one of the three available categories. Our advice? Think outside the box. Be as creative with your reasoning as you are with the costume itself.
If you’re dressed as Deadpool on Saturday, tell us why he’s a comic book hero. If you’re dressed as Deadpool on Sunday, tell us why he’s a comic book villain. If you’re dressed as Deadpool on Monday,… well, you may have larger problems. Or you’re Deadpool.
Either way, you get the idea. Wow us. Win over the crowd. Take home fabulous prizes including almost $5,000 CASH MONEY and a CHAMPIONSHIP BELT. (Photos available soon.) (The belt. Not the cash.)
NOTE: The youth costume contest on Saturday afternoon DOES NOT have any category restrictions.
Additional information regarding the costume contests can be found here.
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I am soooooooooo in on this. Awesome!!!!!!!
My best guess for Steampunk costumers would be “Fantasy”? Since all others imply already existing characters…
That’s up to you, Ben. It’s your job to convince us otherwise.
Fair enough. Do we have pre-registration coming soon for costume entries?
Is there going to be an adult best group contest?
Yes. Check for more info under the COSTUME CONTESTS tab in the lefthand column.
Ben, we’ll be getting people signed up at the show itself. We should have more details on how that will work coming shortly.
Any new details on per-registration?
Follow the link.
And does the creator/owner of the costume who is entering the contest have to be the actual person wearing it at the time of judgement? I only ask because mine is really really loud
And I’d like to be able to answer the questions being asked about it. 
Thanks
This is a new one for me. If you require assistance on stage, then that person should be able to answer questions for you. I think I may be a little scared now.