we are PROUD TO OFFER a range of dEMOs, WORKSHOPS, CONTESTS AND MORE!

Here are some examples of Activities and Programming we may be planning for each Cosplay America:

  • Workshops and Demonstrations

    • Make Up

    • Prop Making

    • Cosplay 101

    • Sewing

    • Photography

  • Craftsmanship Contest

  • Gala

  • Twilight Market Swap Meet

  • Panels by fans, experts and guests

  • Photography Areas

do you want to run A PANEL/EVENT AT COSPLAY AMERICA?

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR A PANEL TODAY!

Panel Submissions Are now closed.

Just fill in the form and we will get in touch with you as we start scheduling events!

Please note that we will not be sending confirmations for Panel Submissions until we close the application. This allows for us to see all of the submissions before making a schedule. Panels are not first-come, first-serve.

Thank you for your patience and for helping contribute to Cosplay America programming!

Twilight Market Swap Meet

The Twilight Market is a flea market/garage sale style event for attendees to trade and sell amongst the community. Items must be pre-owned goods only and will only be set-up during this time slot. Attendees will be granted a table on a first-come-first-served basis and must follow rules for allowed items. Please see our FAQ page for the full policy list.

Fitting Office Hours Volunteer Sign Up

Do you have a cosplay garment that doesn’t fit quite right? Would you like instruction on how to fix the problem from our fitting professionals, professors Triffin Morris and Rachel Pollock from the University of North Carolina? Volunteer as a fitting model for our Fitting Office Hours at Cosplay America on Saturday, June 21st using the form below! Volunteers must sign up in advance, but everyone is welcome to watch the process and learn.