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!
Carla Perez
Justin Nimmo
Tami Erin
HeatherAfter
Drizzy Designs
Kristi Kai
Christine Galey
James Pax
Yokaze Cosplay
Cosplay Mystique
303_Goddess of Death
KillerCutie Cosplay
FaeWren
the_king_of_
dreamers
Audio Mocha
Eko Cosplay
Colorado Academy
of Cosplay
Media & Photographer
Kelsey Ray
Photography
Events
Celebrities and Guest
Meet and greet with our celebrities and guests.
VIP Diner with Celebrities
This is our first year for this VIP option. VIP Diner with Celebrities will be at a local Colorado Spring Restaraunt(TBA) Sat May 17th from 7pm-9pm. 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
Saturday May 17th
9:00am Early VIP Access
10:00am Opening Ceremonies
10:30am-12:30pm Cosplay Karaoke, King of the Geeks Trivia
12:30pm-1:00pm Power Ranger Q&A with Carla Perez and Justin Nimmo
1:00pm-1:30pm Starwars Q&A with Christine Galey
1:30pm-2:00pm Pippi Longstocking with Tami Erin
2:00pm-2:30pm Kung Fu with James Pax
2:30pm-3:30pm Audio Mocha
3:30pm Pet Cosplay Contest + Judging
4:00pm Red Carpet With the_king_of_dreamers/ Adult Masquerade Judging
5:00pm Awards
6:00pm Wrestling start seating/ Maid Cafe in the Cafeteria
6:30pm Bell Time
9:00pm Closing
Panel and Workshop Schedule
Room 1
10:30a Cosplay Mystique -Sewing - Fake it 'till you make it, Focusing on fabrics and the difficulty in using them.
11:30p Cosplay Mystique - Crunchy Cosplay activity where participants can create a character from provided materials.
12:00p - RavenousOne - Plastics 101 - How to use plastics for prop and cosplay builds.
1:00p Drizzy Designs - Foamsmithing 101 -
2:00p Odin Makes - Foamsmithing 201 - Construction of a 3 foot Boffer style cosplay sword. Material list will be available soon. Also, we will have a few material bundles on hand for a small cost.
Room 2
10:30a KillerCutie Cosplay - SFX Makeup for Beginners
11:30a RedRubyCosplay - Cosplay on a budget
12:00p Green Room (Celebrities, Guest, Volunteers)
3:00p Chico Struck - 3d prints
Cafeteria
10a-3pm Cosplay Contest Judging
3:00p Markmadness1187 - West Coast Swing Dancing
6p-9p Maid Cafe
Tickets!
Kids 10 and under are free
Millitary and first responders get $5 rebate at will call
Kids 11-16 Online $15
Kids 11-16 @ the door $20
General Admission online $35
General Admission @ the door $40
Wrestling Only after 6pm @ the door $20
Maid Cafe Ticket <Limit 0f 50> $15
Wrestling VIP Online only <Limit of 50> $50
*VIP Diners with Celebrities Varies, check ticket prices below, they are cash only during convention hours FYI, but you also get a convention pass so these are the best deal!*
5'x8' Artist Booth $100
5'x10' Vendor Booth $125
10'x10' Vendor Booth $165
*We are sold out of Vendor booths Thanks so much!!*
*Online ticket sales have ended. We take cash and credit cards at the front door!*
Wrestling VIP Ticket
1. Early Access at 9am
2. Lanyard with Limited Edition CreatorsCon VIP Pass.
3. Guarenteed ring side seating for all wrestling matches.
4. Commemorative souvenir.
5. Free admission to Our HallowsBall in Oct 2025
Limit of 50 to be sold.
Artists Booths
Our Artists booths are 5'x 8' long. They come with 1 table, 2 chairs and 2 conventions passes.
Vendor Booths
Our vendor booths are 5'deep by 10'long. They come with one 8' rectangular table, 2 chairs and 2 convention passes. With 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. If you require electricity, I will do my best to stick you in a spot with a wall plug, just mention that during purchase. Load in time is anytime after 6pm Friday until 9pm and Sat at 8am. We have events until 9pm Sat so you can sell products until then if desired. Please bring your own table clothes as we are not suppling them. We don't have an application. You just buy a booth like a ticket below. We just ask that your products are family friendly for our convention events.