Junior Exhibition Cosplay Competition

Name: Range FanCon 2025
Start: 2025-07-11T18:00-05:00
End: 2025-07-13T18:00-05:00
Location: 919 6th St S

Deadline: Jul 12, 2025 11:00 am (GMT-05:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

Range FanCon 2025

Date: Jul 11, 2025 6:00 pm - Jul 13, 2025 6:00 pm (CDT)

919 6th St S, Virginia, Minnesota 55792, United States

Free

About the event

Join us for an epic celebration of your favorite Fandoms on the historic Iron Range in Minnesota! We passionately embrace the rich culture of fans from all corners, from comics to video games, movies to manga. We invite you to revel in the excitement of our event!

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About the application

This registration must be completed to compete in the Junior Exhibition Cosplay Competition at Range Fan Con 2025.

✨ Exhibition

Any cosplay that is not 75% handcrafted fall into this category. They will be presented on stage, and are not eligible for handcrafted awards.

Exhibition Subdivisions:

Novice: have previously won 0–1 major awards in cosplay competitions
Advanced: have previously won 2+ major awards, do commissions for income, or works professionally in costuming.

Terms & Conditions

Eligibility

Must purchase a valid Day Pass badge. Complete a Cosplay Contest Form (available online or at the ticket counter).
Include printed character reference images and physical work-in-progress photos (if handcrafted).
If using music or performing a short skit, music or skit outline must be submitted in advance with registration
Ages 15 and under need parental or legal guardian permission and must be accompanied by their legal guardian while participating in the Cosplay Competition.

By entering, all participants agree to liability release of photo/video images of you and your cosplay. Range Fan Con may use any images or video captured of cosplay competition participants in their advertising, social media posts, and so on.

✅ Check-In Required

All participants must check in at the designated cosplay table during the event.

Junior Cosplay Competition Registration Deadline: 11:30 AM Saturday

Stage Behavior Guidelines (Saturday 3:30-4 PM - prep in Ballroom 4, Saturday 4-5:30 PM - Stage Walk in Vendor Hall )

You have 1-2 minutes to walk on stage, perform moves to demonstrate your character, and leave the stage
Group/Team cosplay have 2-4 minutes to perform
Leave with all items you bring on stage.
Props must follow Con policies.
Stage combat must be pre-approved, safe, and stay on stage.
Not Allowed On Stage: Glitter, confetti, petals, liquids, projectiles, open flame, laser pointers.

Custom Audio Guidelines:

All entries which use a custom audio must sign up in advance as we will not have live audio mixing. Custom Audio deadline is July 11th @ 11pm.
Audio must follow Range Fan Con's Rules and T&C.
For solo entry, your audio must be 1-2 minutes long, if you are performing as a group your audio may be 2-4 minutes long.
Please submit an MP4 file or an Unlisted/adless YouTube video that is edited to exactly how you want it.

Please note that Range Fan Con reserves the right to decline your submission if it does not meet the requirements or violates our rules. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Questions on the application

User information

First name
Last name
Email
Gender
Birthday
Address

Additional information

Contact Name and Email
Are you 15 years old or younger?
Do you have a parent or legal guardian's permission to enter the competition?
Who is the parent or guardian who will be attending with you? Please provide their first and last names and a phone number they can be reached at during the convention.
I have read and understand the rules and Range Fan Con's terms of conditions.
By entering the Cosplay Competition, I am agreeing to liability release of photos, videos, and images of me in my cosplay. Range Fan Con may use any images or video captured of the competition participants in their advertising, social media posts, and so on.
Which subdivision are you competiting in?
Did you make or craft less than 75% of your cosplay?
Have you entered this cosplay into another competition and won a major award with it?
Have you purchased a day pass for Range Fan Con 2025 for Saturday, July 12th?
Type of Entry
What is your character from?
Character Name(s)
Please attach a reference photo that your cosplay is based on.
Number of Participants
What is your preferred first and last name and what pronouns do you use?
Are there any physical accommodations needed?
Custom Audio Submission MP4
Custom Audio Submission Youtube Video
Do you have a custom audio that you would like for us to use?
Audio Instructions?
I understand that I am required to check in on Saturday, between 11am-11:50am.
.I understand that I must be present at the Exhibition Competition between 4-6 PM in the vendor hall to perform a stage walk. Finally, I understand that the awards will be announced after the exhibition judging round, between 4-6 PM and I am requested to be present to accept any awards I may be chosen for. If I cannot attend the award presentation or do not wish to perform a stage walk, I will notify the Cosplay Competition Coordinator in advance.
Is all of the information that you submitted correct?

Junior Exhibition Cosplay Competition

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