Click on the photos below to learn more about our featured Guests, Judges, and Panelists that have already confirmed for our Colorado Springs show. Stay tuned because we are still adding to the list!
FaeWren
Audio Mocha
Eko Cosplay
Colorado Academy
of Cosplay
Media & Photographer
Events
Celebrities and Guest
Meet and greet with our celebrities and guests.
VIP Celebrity Diner
This is our second year for this VIP option and last year was magical. The VIP Celebrity Diners will be at a local Colorado Springs Restaurant(TBA). This ticket covers $25 towards your meal and a $5 tip (anything over will be paid by you, the ticket holder at the time of departure). Limited to 10 tickets so it is a perfect time to get to know the celebrity and their experiences. All proceeds for this diner go directly to the celebrity. Be sure to include your email and cell phone number during purchase for the appropriate instructions.
Vendors
We have a variety of vendors that offer everything from snacks to pop culture retailers with both new and vintage items!
Celebrity Panels and Q&A's
Is it a convention without celebrity panels? We'll have all our guest scheduled throughout the day.
Cosplay Panels and Workshops
We have a plethora of panels geared towards various subjects of the cosplay universe scheduled throughout the day. This year We've added workshops! Taught by our prop and cosplay building guests, these are geared towards getting your hands dirty and learning something hands on! These workshops might have an additional fee for supplies or a list of items you need to bring, but it will be well worth making something you can take home!
Live Professional Wrestling
We have live professional wrestling brought to you by Colorado Wresting Connection. They have a wide variety of wrestlers from the local scene to national talent. We have a VIP package which i ncldes guaranteed front row seating for the ultimate action!
Seating starts at 6p, Bell time is at 6:30p.
Maid Cafe
We have a maid cafe event Saturday evening and The Diamond Idols are performing. In these cafés, waitresses, dressed in maid costumes, serve food, treats and refreshments during interactive games or dance performances to anime music. This is the only event with an extra charge for the catering and for the Diamond Idols.
Kids Zone
We have a Kids Zone open all day with Books, Arts n' Crafts, Cosplay building with cardboard, Laughter, and Smiles all with the help of our fabulous Eko Cosplay and her volunteers!
Main Stage Red Carpet Events
Want to show off your sweet style and cosplay?! We will have a few main stage red carpet events where you can swagger to some fun tunes and let everyone behold your splendor!
Cosplay Karaoke
Cosplay Karaoke? This party favorite will combine karaoke with cosplaying! The trick is to sing a song that goes with your cosplay. Imagine Thanos singing “Another one bites the dust” by Queen and instant fun! Just check in with the DJ anytime during the day.
Games and Trivia!
These events will leave you in stitches and is 100% interactive for all attendees! Games like The Cosplay Dating Game, Who's Cosplay is it Anyway, King of the Nerds Trivia, the laughs never ends and they are scheduled thought out the day!
Cosplay Contests
Our Costume Contest is aiming at being the premier convention for its cosplay competition in town. We will be giving away cash, trophies and even the opportunity to be a cosplay guest/ judge at next year's convention. Our judges are hand-picked for their strong cosplay building skills, plus their years of experience and our celebrities will help hand out the trophies!
Cosplay Contest Rules
Since it's our first real convention in Colorado Springs we're going to keep it simple.
We have a Crafted Adult (16+), an Adult Masquerade (16+), a Kids(-15) and a Pets cosplay contest on Saturday.
Our crafted cosplay contest is for people that have made 60% or more of their cosplays. Crafted build books are encouraged but not mandatory. Sign ups are located on The Colorado Academy of Cosplay's table, from 12pm to 3pm Saturday. Prejudging is on the spot so be sure to wear your cosplay to sign ups. Limit of 30 participants, on a first to sign up basis!
The Adult Masquerade is our non crafted contest . There is no limit of participants and your prejudging will take place during the red carpet event which is happening on the main stage at 4:00pm. Sign ups are anytime at The Academy of Cosplay's table.
The Kids(-15) contest will be a mixed of both crafted and masquerade. Limit of 30 contestants, on a first to sign up basis. Sign up between 12pm-3pm at The Colorado Academy of Cosplay's table in the cosplay area. You will be prejudged right there so wear your cosplay to sign ups. We will recognize the winners of this contest with prizes, but every child will receive something for participating.
The Pets cosplay contest is super fun! Limit of 15 contestants, on a first to sign up basis. Just bring in your pet to the front door at 3:30pm for pre-judging! We'll have you and your pet walk the red carpet and awards are right after. Please clean up after your pet! Hostile pets will not be tolerated!
1. Cannot have anything on the entry that would hurt someone (i.e., sharp points, sharp edges).
2. Hostile pets will not be tolerated! We're here for the safety for every breathing thing.
2. All electronic must be self-contained with no outside electricity available.
3. Absolutely no open flame or real weapons.
4. No projectiles will be shot into the crowd or any material that will make a mess.
5. Each contestant will have 1 minutes of stage time to act out, pose, or portray anything related to their character. May we suggest the 3 quick poses for pic quality.
6. By being in the contest, you acknowledge that your picture might be used on the CreatorsCon websight and/or in advertisements for future CreatorsCons.
7. You must purchase admission ticket to participate.
Awards
Crafted
First place. $100, 2 VIP tickets and a guest spot at our HallowsBall! Oct 18 2024
and a Trophy
Second place receives, 2 tickets to our HallowsBall in 2025 and a Trophy
Third place receives a Trophy
Masquerade
First place receives 2 tickets to our HallowsBall in October and a Trophy
Second Place receives a Trophy
Third place receives a Trophy
Kids
First place receives $50, a prize pack and a Trophy
Second place receives a prize pack and a Trophy
Third place receives a Trophy
Pets
First place receives $25, a prize pack and a Trophy
Second place receives a prize pack and a Trophy
Third place receives a Trophy
Scheduled Happenings
Friday
7p-9pm Maid Cafe on the main stage
Saturday
10:00am Doors Open
9:30am-12:30pm Cosplay Karaoke
12:30pm-1:00pm Q&A
1:00pm-1:30pm Q&A
1:30pm-2:00pm Q&A
2:00pm-2:30pm Q&A
3:00pm-3:45pm Audio Mocha on the main stage
4:00pm Cosplay Red Carpet and Awards on the main stage
5:00pm
Sunday
10:00am
10:30am-11:30am
12:00pm-12:30pm Kids/ Pet Red Carpet Event/ Awards
1:00pm-3:00pm Wrestling with the Colorado Wrestling Connection
Panel and Workshop Schedule
Room 1
Room 2
Tickets!
Kids 12 and under are free with paying adult
Military and first responders get $5 rebate at will call
Kids 13-16 Everyday $5
Maid Cafe Friday evening $10
General Admission Saturday only $20
General Admission Sunday only $15
*Weekend Pass* $40
4 weekend passes online only special $140
VIP Wrestling Tables $120
Comes with Sunday Passes, Guaranteed up front action, Special behind the scenes access, Lanyard
VIP Celebrity Diners
*Weekend Pass included with VIP Celebrity Diners*
Celebrity Diner $100
Celebrrity Diner $100
Celebrity Diner $100
Celebrity Diner $100
Booth and Vendor Information
5'x8' Artist Booth $125
Artist booth (Bring your own Tables/Displays) $110
5'x10' Vendor Booth $150
5'x10' (Bring your own Tables/Displays) $135
10'x10' Vendor Booth $200
10'x10' (Bring your own Tables/Displays) $170
Artists Booths
Our Artists booths are 5'x 8' long. They come with one 6' rectangular table, 2 chairs and 2 conventions passes. You are allowed to bring your own tables or shelves to fill your space for a discounted booth price. If you need electricity, please mention that during the booth purchase and I will attempt to stick you in a spot with a plug in. Load in time is anytime after 6pm Friday until 9pm and Sat at 8am. Please bring your own table clothes as we are not suppling them. Durning your purchase you MUST provide your name, addresses, phone number, email address and your multiple or single special sales event license numbers. We don't use an application, you just buy a booth in our ticketing system. We just ask that your products are family friendly for our convention event.
Vendor Booths
Our vendor booths start with a 5'deep by 10' long space. They come with one 8' rectangular table, 2 chairs and 2 convention passes. We also offer a 10'x10' spot, 2 tables, 2 chairs and 2 passes. You are allowed to bring your own tables or shelves to fill your space for a discounted booth price. If you need electricity, please mention that during the booth purchase and I will attempt to stick you in a spot with a plug in. Load in time is anytime after 6pm Friday until 9pm and Sat at 8am. Please bring your own table clothes as we are not suppling them. Durning your purchase you MUST provide your name, addresses, phone number, email address and your multiple or single special sales event license numbers. We don't use an application, you just buy a booth in our ticketing system. We just ask that your products are family friendly for our convention event.