Michael (Knightmage) Wilson in costume.
Cosplay competition judged by four well-known cosplay performers has been added to the jam-packed menu of features for Spa-Con V, the comics and pop culture convention scheduled September 24 – 26 at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
Cosplay is the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book or video game.
“The contest on Saturday, September 25, is part of Spa-Con’s Cosplay Club, one of the most popular features of our annual convention,” said Bill Solleder, marketing director for Visit Hot Springs.
“Any Spa-Con pass holder is eligible to compete in the Cosplay Contest,” Solleder said. “To enter, just show up in full cosplay at the pre-judging at 5 p.m. September 25. Rules, regulations and more information can be found at Spa-Con.org.
Judges for this year’s contest will be Michael “Knightmage” Wilson, an award-winning cosplayer; MCubed, a Dallas-area content creator, cosplayer and model; Gregory Harris, a cosplayer since 2016; Crafty Fox, who won the Spa-Con Cosplay Contest in 2019.
The cosplay divisions will include: Best Overall Cosplay 18 and up; Best Overall Cosplay 17 and under; Best Group Cosplay; Best Couple Cosplay.
Awards also will be given for Most Original; Throwback Award (given to a cosplay the judges deem represents a character or icon from the past); Best Makeup/Hair; Best Craftsmanship.
VIP passes, at $100, and weekend passes, at $35, are available on Spa-Con’s website: www.spa-con.org. To learn more, call Bill Solleder at 501-321-2027.
