The 2024 Clocktower Con Costume Contest

Costume Contest Guidelines

  • We recommend registering in advance for the event. While we can take some walk-ups day-of, those spots will be limited. Secure your spot by reserving a ticket here.
  • Groups need to enter as one participant by registering on tabletop.events. If you’d like to register as a group and there are no tickets available please send an email to events @ clocktowercon.com
  • All costumes must abide by the rules of the convention dress code and weapons policy. All costumes should provide enough coverage to be worn in public and should be appropriate for a PG13/ family-friendly show.
  • As a courtesy to other attendees, please have any/all makeup or costuming done before the event.
  • Judges will rate each costume separately and we will be combining our scores at the end to determine the winners.

Judging Criteria

All criteria will be judged on a scale from 1-10

  • Originality – Does the costume stand out from the rest? Was the costume made creatively, colorfully, and does it show personality?
  • Effort/Details- We will try and determine how hard each person had to work to complete their costume, find a rare prop, style the appropriate wig or make-up, etc…
  • Accuracy- What we look at: how faithful your costume, hair, make-up and props are to the character/concept you’re dressing as.
  • Handmade and self-constructed costumes will receive a bonus

Prizes

Best In Show
  • Free piece of Merch or discount on merch (Up to a $30 value)*
  • A free badge to Final Three Con for year 3
  • A Small Trophy
Best in Category
  • A free piece of merch (Up to a $25 value)*
  • 50% Off a badge to Final Three Con for year 3
  • A Small Trophy

Note: If a group should win for Best in Category (including Group) or Best in show just one of each item from the list above will be awarded.

The Costume Contest will take place Sunday, April 14th, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm