Triangle Terror Con 2026

Welcome to the event! Browse through our applications and let us know if you have any questions.This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

New for 2026, Artist Alley! With the increased amount of space we're introducing an artist alley! The spaces will be set up outside the ballroom, giving you more visibility as convention goers enter and exit. 

 

Artist Alley application is strictly for artists selling their art, either digital (non AI) and traditional works, as well as Authors/Publishers.

 

 

Why should you be a sponsor? The Only Horror Convention in Durham since before Covid-19. Multiple options to fit your budget. Captive Audience over 500 people! Only 100 vendor spots available. Creates little competition We have celebrities that have never been in this area before! All celebrities will announce the event on their social media bringing more traffic to your website! Sign up at www.TriangleTerrorCon.com to be a part of the slaughter... All tiers include: - 1 - 6ft Vendor Table & 2 Chairs - 2 Vendor Passes - Your Logo on Website w/ Hyperlink - Logo in the Program - Verbal Recognition at Event

Will be judged on the following categories: presentation, craftsmanship, originality, and creativity.

 

The following categories will be awarded in each age group.

Cutest, Scariest, Most Original, Best Group and Best Overall.

 

Eligibility
-All participants must have a valid Triangle Terror Con admission stamp or wristband, purchased either prior to or at the day of event.
-All participants must read and agree to follow all rules of the Cosplay contest.
-By registering for the Cosplay contest, all participants agree to allow Triangle Terror Con to use their images for promotional purposes, both photographs and video.
-All convention policies must be upheld during the entirety of the Cosplay competition.
-Volunteer staff may enter the Cosplay contest as long as staff-related responsibilities are fulfilled and covered.

 How to Enter
-Read terms & conditions.
-Entrants are required to show up at the requested time for the contest itself. Please see
the official schedule for times and locations of Cosplay Meetings and activities.

 

General Information
-Triangle Terror Con is a family friendly event. Content should not go beyond PG-13.
-Offensive language of any kind is not allowed—no racial or sexual epithets, no profanity, etc.
-No excessive violence.
-No sexual activity or contact—real or implied.
-No nudity—ALL costumes must adhere to the official convention rules.
-Be clever, not crass! If you think your costume or presentation might be too risqué or
offensive, it probably is.
-If you have a question about your content, please feel free to ask the Cosplay Staff if it is allowable.
-You may surprise the audience, but NEVER SURPRISE THE CREW.
-No fire, flame, smoke, fog, dry ice, wind machines, lasers, pressurized gasses, or liquids.
-No messy substances—wet, dry, or oily
-Please use the officially designated stage entrances and exits.
-Entrants must abide by the Convention weapons policy.

All weapons must be approved.

-Pointing weapons at anyone not in your Cosplay group will NOT be tolerated. 
-The Cosplay Coordinator must approve any actions involving weapons.
-Contestants may not use stage time to make political, religious, insulting, or other demonstrations not related to
their entry.
-If for whatever reason one contestant is removed from competition for any violation the entire group will be disqualified as well.
-All decisions made by the Cosplay Coordinator or Programming Director are final.

 

Are you a cosplay fan group raising money for charity or awareness for a cause?

 

Do you want to expand your ranks?

 

Then Triangle Terror Con is the place to do it! 

 

This a fee free application and a voluntary spot. Each group will be given passes for the amount of people attending with your group. Single Cosplayers will be given 2 passes, 1 for you the cosplayer and1 helper.