Event Title: Cosplay Contest
Location: Main Events
Master of Ceremonies: TBA
Event Organizer: Kylie Cain
Guest Pro Costume Judges: To Be Announced
Description:

Your Fandom comes alive at Fandemonium’s Cosplay Contest. Whether you come to watch or participate, the Cosplay Contest is the perfect place to live your Fandom. Grab your friends and take your creativity to the max in the amazing world of Cosplay.

Recreate your favorite scene, or get wild and make up your own!  Skits, songs, and sing-a-longs - bring out your inner actor. Unlike some conventions that only allow one genre of Cosplay, Fandemonium welcomes all genres and styles so let your imagination take hold and dress in any cosplay you can dream up.

The sign-up deadline for the Cosplay Contest is Saturday of Fandemonium at 12:00AM (MDT). If you wish to participate in the Cosplay Contest then you MUST attend the rehearsal.

Rules:

1. All contestants must be registered attendees at the current years Fandemonium for the day of this event.

2. All participants must be signed up for the Cosplay contest by no later than Saturday at 12:00AM (MDT) of the event. Sign-Up's received after that point will not be accepted for entrance into the contest. Information, a list of the most current rules, and entry forms will be available at the convention Help Desk beginning on Friday at 10:00AM, located right by the elevators on the 2nd floor.

3. Participants in the Cosplay Contest are not allowed to use unaltered store-bought, professionally made, or rented costumes.  Store-bought, professionally made, or rented props, wigs, and/or costume pieces, however, are allowed.

4. Cosplay Contest participants will be allowed up to 5 minutes onstage.  They must be able to enter the staging area, perform, and exit within the time allotted.  They must also be prepared for removal by the Staging Crew if they exceed the given time.

5. Individual entries, as well as individuals participating in a group, will be limited to perform in only one skit or presentation. We want a fair contest with many opportunities for diverse competition.

6. Mandatory Rehearsal: Contestants must arrive in Main Events by no later than 1:00pm for the rehearsal. Attending this rehearsal is required if you wish to participate in the Cosplay event. Latecomers will be disqualified.

7. Contest Start Time: The Fandemonium Cosplay Contest is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday.

8. Music, Pre-Recorded Spoken Dialog and Soundtracks: If you wish to have any audio; music, sound effects, voice overs, etc. during your presentation, you MUST make note of it on the registration form. You must then provide a CD or USB Memory Stick of your audio track to the Cosplay Coordinator when you attended the mandatory rehearsal. Failure to do either of these two requirements will result in your not being allowed to have per-recorded audio during your skit. Preferred audio formats are MP3, MP4, WAV, AAC and playable audio CD's. Please write your badge number on the CD or USB Memory Stick before submitting them. You are responsible for retrieving your media after the event. Please do not give us your original or only copy.

9. Judging: Your Cosplay will be evaluated by a panel of judges; In order to select which amazing Cosplays will win each year Fandemonium utilizes a panel of both Pro-Costume Judges that are selected before hand, as well as a panel of Fan judges that are selected at the convention itself. We do this to ensure that the results of judging are always fair and balanced. This is our commitment to you. Fandemonium and it's Cosplay Contest Judge's decisions regarding, winners, disqualifications, and any other decisions made before, during, or after the contest, are final, and will not be up for debate.

10. Maximum Number of Skit Participants: Due to the fact that our Main Events Performance Stage is 16' ft. wide by 12' ft. deep there is a maximum limit of 10 of people you may have on stage at any one time during your skit.

11. Content & maturity rating: This event is rated PG or bellow, please adjust your skit accordingly to operate within these standards.

12. Nudity: Will NOT be tolerated.  Costumes worn must consist of actual garments.  Idaho has an anti-nudity law, and we should not need to enforce it during an all-ages contest.

13. Restricted Incendiaries; No flash, fire, explosive, fireworks, smoke (including incense), fog (including dry ice), or incendiary devices, such as caps or smokers, will be tolerated.

14. Restricted Materials; Absolutely no liquids, bubbles, chemicals, slime, powders, thrown glitter, or confetti will be allowed.

15. Prop Weapons; If prop weapons are a part of your costume, they must conform to the Fandemonium Prop Weapons Policy;

        1.    No sharp swords or knives or actual working weapons are allowed. Wood, rattan, bamboo, plastic, cardboard, foam, or rubber weapons are acceptable.  Inspection of all weapons will be required prior to the show, regardless of material. Always check Fandemonium's ToS: Rules & Guidelines for the latest policies regarding prop weapons.
        2.    You are responsible for your own weapons, e.g. bringing them on and off stage yourself.
        3.    We reserve the right to reject any weapons if we consider them dangerous.

16. Choreographed Fighting: Limited choreographed fighting is allowed. It must be conducted in a safe and well-rehearsed manner.  Examples of allowed methods include: empty hand martial arts, katas, demonstrations, etc.  Participants should remember, however that if their actions damage the venue or it's property, whether intentionally or unintentionally, that you the attendee, not Fandemonium, is responsible for any and all associated repair costs.

17. We reserve the right: to refuse your skit if we think it would endanger yourself or others, or for any other reason we feel appropriate and/or necessary.

18. Contestants are encouraged to speak to the Event Organizer if they have any questions or concerns about this event.  Be advised, however, that excessive disrespect towards the Event Organizer, Staging Crew, Judging Staff, Master of Ceremonies, or other contestants may be grounds for disqualification and/or removal from the event.  Deliberate disruption of the event by any contestant(s) for any reason may also provoke the same result.

19. Awards: If you win one or more of the Cosplay Contest award categories your award will be presented to you at the Award Ceremony which takes place on Sunday of the convention at 4:00PM (MDT) right before closing Ceremonies. Your award may not be picked up before this time. If you wish your award to be shipped to you after the event you will need to pay the associated shipping and handling costs.

20. These rules are subject to change. However, we will try to give you ample notification if they do. If you have any questions about these rules please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and they will be answered as promptly as possible.

Disclaimer: Fandemonium, The Grove Hotel Boise, and their respective parent companies, staff, relatives, and associates are not responsible for any injuries that might occur before, during, or after the competition, or for lost, damaged, or stolen items.

*A PG-rating includes very minor profanity, and/or depictions of violence, but these elements are not deemed so intense as to require that parents be strongly cautioned beyond the suggestion of parental guidance.  Read the MPAA website for more details, and further information. All ratings according to the MPAA are applied to Fandemonium events as general guidelines, with addendum's as per the rules stated above.

Contest: Fan Music Video (AMV & Fanvid)
Contest Entry Form: PDF (Make sure you completely read the contest rules before downloading)
Master of Ceremonies: Borneo Armstrong <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.>
Location: Main Events
Awards Ceremony: Closing Ceremonies in Main Events on Sunday at 3:00PM (MDT)
Description:

Fandemonium's Music Video Contest combines elements of both traditional Anime Music Video contests along with Fanvid (Live Action) Music Video contests to provide you with the best of both worlds. You can submit music videos that you've created that are Animated, Live Action or a Fusion of Both. Whether your goal is to use imagery to tell the story of a song, or use the song to define what a series and/or films mean to you, or just to create a fun exciting adventure; at Fandemonium your creativity knows no limits.

Please note: The FMV contest structure & rules have changed. Their are updates to the rules below. We can also accept proxy individuals to accept awards if you are unable to attended the awards ceremony. Plus we have a new policy on submissions; we can now support online submissions and we have a new contest submission form that is required for participation. Deadline for entries is July 20th of the current convention year.

ATTENTION! - We no longer accept submissions as standard playable VCD's. SVCD's & DVD's due to incompatibility and unreliability issues of a given disc burn to work on machines other than the one it was burned on. We still accept computer playable files sent to us burnt onto DVD -R/+R/RW & CD-R/RW media.

[Music Video Contest - Submissions]

All entries must be postmarked or received no later than March 28th of the current year to qualify for this years Music Video Contest, you may submit by either Postal Mail or Online by providing a link to a file sharing site where your video(s) are available for download, we do NOT accept contest submission at the door. Make sure to download, fill out and mail in a copy of the FMV contest submission form! ... Please also make sure to read the contest rules in their entirety before submitting, we would hate to see your video disqualified.

[Music Video Contest - Rules]

1. All Music Video contestants must be registered Fandemonium attendees.

2. Your Music Video must be at least somewhat related to one or more of the genres Fandemonium covers, such as Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Role Playing Games, Video Games, Anime, Animation, Asian Cinema, Indie, Horror, Comics, Manga, Renaissance, LARP, Fandom itself, etc. We cover a lot of topics, so if you're not sure if your Music Video qualifies then just e-mail us and ask. We are always happy to answer questions.

3. You may submit Music Videos that contain video source footage that is Live Action, Animated, Still Image Photo Slide Show or a mix thereof.

4. You are not restricted from entering Music Videos that you have entered at other conventions as long as they did not win an award. However you are not permitted to reenter Music Videos that you have entered at a previous Fandemonium that you didn't win awards on unless significant improvements have been made to them.

5. Only submit Music Videos that you had a hand in making. In other words don't even think about trying to win awards & prizes off someone else's hard work.

6. Your Music Video must be under 7min in length not counting opening and ending credits. Which should contain your name and if applicable your studio/group name, and the names of the video and audio sources used for your Music Video. Optional information such as your or your groups Website or E-mail address may also be included in the credits.

7. There is a limit of 3 Music Videos entries per person.

8. We only except Music Video submissions on the following physical media formats CD-R/RW, DVD -R/+R/RW, and USB Memory Stick/Thumb/Jump/Flash Drives; and via Online submission by your providing us with a link to a online/cloud media storage site where the video can be downloaded. All video files must be submitted in one of the following Video File Formats:

        * AVI (Audio Video Interleave)
        * FLV (Flash Video Format)
        * MKV (Matroska Multimedia Container)
        * MOV (Apple QuickTime Movie)
        * MP4 (Moving Pictures Expert Group 4)
        * MPEG / MPG (Moving Pictures Expert Group)
        * OGG (Ogging Open Container Format)
        * WMV (Windows Media Video)

If you wish to submit video in any other format or on any other storage medium aside from those listed then you must first contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. & request permission.

9. All submitted media (CD-R/RW & DVD -R/+R/RW Discs & USB Memory Sticks/Thumb/Jump/Flash Drives) becomes the property of Fandemonium and will not be returned, please do not submit your only copy of your Music Video.

10. While you retain ownership and all rights and privileges regarding your creative work(s), by submitting them to the Music Video Contest you grant us a non-exclusive license to show them in whole or in part, and to use them for the promotion of Fandemonium, Music Videos, and Fandom in General.

11. While you can still enter them in the contest, Music Videos with excessive violence, gore, foul language, nudity or sexual situations may not be shown during the contest. However they may be shown in an age restricted showing during the convention, time permitting. Music Videos not shown during the contest will be eligible for all applicable prizes except Fan-Favorite.

12. Fandemonium Music Video Contest Submissions;

a. If submitting physical media by Postal Mail: You must label your CD-R/RW, DVD -R/+R/RW, USB Memory Stick/Thumb/Jump/Flash Drive, please write your full name, the name of the submission and an e-mail address or phone number on the label.

b. If submitting digital media by via an Online file sharing site: you must provide us a working link to that site and be fully aware that it is your responsibility to make sure that their is adequate transfer bandwidth available on your account for us to download your video(s).

Regardless of your method of submission you must also send us a completed copy of the FMV contest submission form. Send it to:

Fandemonium
ATTN: Fan Music Video Contest
308 Cindy Ave.
Middleton, ID 83644
USA

Your submission(s) must be postmarked no later than March 28th of the current convention year. We unfortunately can not accept submissions at the convention under any circumstances, as doing so does not give us sufficient time to guarantee the compatibility & playability of your Music Video on our equipment, nor the time to verify that its in compliance with these contest rules.

 13. Test your Music Video(s) before entering them into the contest. Look at them with a cynical eye on other setups. If your final copy is full of fadeouts, artifacting, jumpiness, excessive sound pops, sound wobbles, then please consider reworking it before submitting it.

14. All awards for winners of the FMV contest will be presented at Fandemonium's Closing Ceremonies on Sunday at 3:00PM (MDT). If you are unable to attended the awards ceremony you may appoint a proxy individual to accept any awards you may win. (See FMV contest submission form for details.)

15. These rules are subject to change. However, we will try to give you ample notification if they do.


[Music Video Contest - FAQ]

Q: So what is a Fanvid?
A: Fanvid's are fan made music videos created by combining Cut and Spliced footage from your favorite, Live Action or Animated - Movies, TV Series, OAV's, or Video Games and setting them to your favorite Music.

Q: How can I make a Fanvid?
A: This can be done with PC, or Macintosh, or Linux based video editing software such as Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Premier, Sony Vegas, Quicktime, etc. or it can be done the old school way by using a combination of VCR's, DVD Players/Recorders, CD Players and/or Video Game Systems connected together.

Q: What is the goal of creating a Fanvid?
A: The goal is to create an entertaining combination of Video and Music. Whether you use the footage to tell the story of the song, or the song to define what the footage means to you, or just to create a pleasing combination of Video & Sound is up to you.

FANDEMONIUM COSTUME CONTEST RULES

Event Title: Costume Contest
Location: Main Events (Cascade)
Master of Ceremonies: Borneo Armstrong
Event Organizers: Borneo Armstrong
Guest Pro Costume Judges:
Description:

Fandemonium's Costume Contest pay homage to the creative spirit of fans, by inviting all who are fans of costuming to put on their very best creations and take to the stage to show of their amazing creative works to all and to celebrate their love of their favorite fandom..

Since Fandemonium is a multi-genre Fan Convention, our Costume Contest is also multi-genre; costumes can be Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror, Anime, Gaming, Literary, Comic Book, etc.

Rules:

1. All contestants must be a registered Fandemonium attendee.

2. All participants must be registered for the contest by Saturday of Fandemonium. Limit 50 entrants. Information and entry forms will be available at the convention info kiosk until that time.

3. Participants must be at least 5 years old to enter this competition. There are two contestant classifications based on age: 12 and under, and 13+. Each award announced during the event will be given to a single contestant in each classification (except for Fan-Judged awards), based on provided judging categories, and overall performance (Best of Show)

4. All participants must attend a MANDATORY orientation session on Saturday of Fandemonium at 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM in Main Events (Cascade) before participating in this contest. Line-up numbers and staging instructions will be given out at that time. Be advised, PARTICIPANTS WHO ARE LATE, OR DO NOT ATTEND THIS SESSION WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE COMPETITION!

5. Participants in the Costume Contest are only allowed to use handmade, or significantly altered store-bought or rented costumes. Handmade creations are highly encouraged. Store-bought props, wigs, and/or costume pieces, however, are allowed.

6. Costume Contest participants will be allowed up to 30 seconds onstage. They must be able to enter the staging area, cross to the center, and exit within the time allotted. They must also be prepared for removal by the Staging Crew if they exceed the given time.

7. This contest is restricted to single person entries at this time. Costumes that consist of multiple individuals do not qualify for this competition.

8. The Fandemonium Costume Contest is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM on Saturday of Fandemonium.

9. A panel of judges will score each entry on construction, design, and presentation. Best of Show will be determined based on these scores.

10. The maturity rating for this event is PG. Please adjust accordingly.

11. Nudity will NOT be tolerated. Costumes worn must consist of actual garments. Idaho has an anti-nudity law, and we should not need to enforce it during an all-ages contest.

12. No flash, fire, explosive, fireworks, smoke (including incense), fog (including dry ice), or incendiary devices, such as caps or smokers, will be tolerated.

13. Absolutely no chemicals, powders, thrown glitter, or confetti will be allowed.

14. If weapons are part of your costume, they must conform to the Fandemonium Weapons Policy:
1. No sharp swords or knives or actual working weapons are allowed. Wood, rattan, bamboo, plastic, cardboard, foam, or rubber weapons are acceptable. Inspection of all weapons will be required prior to the show, regardless of material.
2. You are responsible for your own weapons, e.g. bringing them on and off stage yourself.
3. We reserve the right to reject any weapons if we consider them dangerous.

If you wish to have music or any audio (sound effects, voice overs, etc.) during your presentation, make note of it on the registration form.


You must attach a CD of your audio design to your form when it is turned in. Please write your badge number on the CD before submitting. Do not give us your original/only copy – bad things sometimes happen to good CDs.

15. We reserve the right to refuse your presentation if we think it would endanger yourself or others (or for any other reason we feel appropriate and/or necessary).

16. Contestants are encouraged to speak to the Event Organizer if they have any questions or concerns about this event. Be advised, however, that excessive disrespect towards the Event Organizer, Staging Crew, Judging Staff, or other contestants may be grounds for disqualification and/or removal from the event. Deliberate disruption of the event by any contestant(s) for any reason may also constitute the same result.

17. These rules are subject to change. However, we will try to give you ample notification if they do. If you have any questions about them, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and they will be answered as promptly as possible.


All contestants must be registered attendees of the current year Fandemonium.

Contestants who enter this contest will need to place themselves in a category according to their skill level, or into Exhibition Class. Certain restrictions are applicable to each division that may not be described in these rules. Please refer to Help Desk or the Costume/Cosplay Coordinator for any questions about eligibility.

Novice Class – This category is for contestants new to costuming or costume competitions. As a guideline, 0 to 100 hours spent and 60% of the costume must be made/significantly modified by the contestant. Reference Pictures/Inspirations pictures are required(3 one for each judge, and must be in color). Limit 25 entrants

Journeyman Class – This category is for contestants with acquired skill in costuming or competition, but do not wish to compete in the Master division yet. As a guideline, 100-300 hours spent and 70% of the costume must be made/significantly modified by the contestant. Reference Pictures/Inspirations pictures are required and some progress pictures. Optional written documentation is encouraged (3 one for each judge, and must be in color). Limit 15 entrants

Master Class – This category is for contestants with significant experience with costuming or costume competitions who wish to receive scrutiny and specific criticism regarding their costume. As a guideline, 300+ hours spent on and 80% of the costume must be made/significantly modified by the contestant. Documentation of the costume is required (reference pictures, inspiration pictures, progress pictures, design sketches, finished pictures, and must be in color) Must include 3 copies, One for each judge. Limit 10 entrants

Exhibition Class – This category is for contestants who only wish to show off their costume, do not want their costume to be evaluated, or are presenting a store-bought or a commissioned costume. Limit 25 entrants

Contestants can also compete under a cosplay name, and they can specify that we announce them as such. Contestants need to register under their legal name, but we can also put in their cosplay name.

Fandemonium’s Costume Contest follows International Costumers Guild (ICG) standards:  ranking received from this contest will affect the contestant’s international standing in the costuming community. Because of this, any costume that has won a division ranking in an ICG contest (Novice, Journeyman, etc.), or has won another, similar high ranking award affecting their international standing must be advanced to a higher competition category. Contestants who do not wish to advance to a higher ranking with their costume may enter in Exhibition Class.

Contestants must be at least 5 years old to enter this competition. Contestants 13+ may compete in any skill division; those aged 5-12 are automatically considered Exhibition Class

Contestants can do a “set” of costumes, two people/costumes counting as one. Costumes must be from the same show, book, movie, anime, etc...  Only get one award, graded as a set. Costumes must be viewed together and entered together. A model may wear the costume during workmanship and presentation evaluation. Models must be at least 5 years of age.

Contestants, or their models, must be wearing completed costumes at all times during workmanship and presentation evaluations

All contestants, regardless of age, are eligible to place in presentation award categories. Only contestants in Novice, Journeyman, and Master Class are eligible to place in workmanship/skill-based award categories. The name and description of all award categories are available at Help Desk during Fandemonium, and on the website at www.fandemonium.org.

All contestants must be registered for the contest by Saturday of the current years Fandemonium at 2:00 PM.  

All contestants in Novice, Journeyman, and Master Class are required to participate in 1 five-minute workmanship evaluation with a panel of judges in order to qualify for workmanship/skill-based award categories. Slots for Master Class and Journeyman Class division entrants will be available for two hours on Friday, August 1st, 2014. Slots for Journeyman Class and Novice Class division entrants will be available for four hours on Saturday, August 2nd, 2014. All contestants must be registered for their time slot one hour before their judging period begins, and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
      CONTESTANTS WHO ARE LATE TO, OR DO NOT ATTEND THEIR SCHEDULED TIME SLOTS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE COMPETITION!!

All Costume Contest contestants (including Exhibition Class) must attend a MANDATORY orientation session on Saturday of Fandemonium at 5:30 PM in Main Events before participating in the presentation evaluation.  Line-up numbers and staging instructions will be given out at that time.
                 CONTESTANTS WHO ARE LATETO, OR DO NOT ATTEND ORIENTATIONWILL BE DISQUALIFIED FROM THE COMPETITION!!

The presentation evaluation for the Fandemonium Costume Contest, to be held in front of a live audience in Main Events, it is scheduled from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturday of Fandemonium.

The maturity rating for this event is PG.  Please adjust accordingly. Nudity will NOT be tolerated: costumes must consist of actual garments. Idaho has an anti-nudity law, and we should not have to enforce it during an all-ages contest.  

No flash, fire, explosives, fireworks, smoke (including incense), fog (including dry ice), or incendiary devices, such as caps or smokers, will be tolerated. Absolutely no chemicals, powders, thrown glitter or confetti will be allowed.

If weapons are part of your costume, they must conform to the Fandemonium Weapons Policy:

No sharp swords or knives or actual working weapons are allowed. Wood, rattan, bamboo, plastic, cardboard, foam, or rubber weapons are acceptable.  Inspection of all weapons will be required prior to the show, regardless of material.
Contestants are responsible for their own weapons, and for moving them onto and off of the stage
The Fandemonium Costume/Cosplay Coordinator, and any other representative designated by the Board of Fandemonium reserves the right to refuse any costume or presentation, or individual component of such (e.g. prop weapons) if it would endanger the contestant or others (or for any other reason felt appropriate and/or necessary). Excessive disrespect towards any of the associated staff for this competition may be grounds for disqualification as well. Deliberate disruption of the event by any contestant(s) for any reason may also constitute the same result.

If a contestant believes that they have been judged unfairly during this contest, they may make an appeal to the Costume/Cosplay Coordinator for review of the results. The Costume/Cosplay Coordinator has final determination on the outcome of any appeals, pending review by the Board of Fandemonium. Contestants are encouraged to bring any complaints or comments about the event to any member of Fandemonium Staff before, during, and after the current years Fandemonium.

Awards: If you win one or more of the Costume Contest award categories your award will be presented to you at the Awards Ceremony which takes place on Sunday of the convention at 4:00PM (MDT) right before closing Ceremonies. Your award may not be picked up before this time. If you wish your award to be shipped to you after the event you will need to pay the associated shipping and handling costs.
These rules may be subject to change. However, an attempt will be made to provide ample notification if this occurs. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., the Costume/Cosplay Coordinator, or Help Desk with any questions: they will be answered as promptly as possible.

Event Title: Plushie Costume Contest
Location: Art Show Room
Master of Ceremonies: Kira Parker
Guest Judge(s): Kim Boothby of Red Zone Fandom
Description:

Bring your favorite plushie in its finest outfit to see who's got the snazziest costume! Plushies must be between 6"(16cm) and 26"(66cm) tall.  Animals & Creatures of any type are welcome. Costumes may be purchased, but must be altered in some way to make them more original. Judging will be based on design and/or alteration, how well the costume fits the plushie, and Best of Show audience voting. Plushies will be displayed in the Art Show Room (2nd Floor Room 213), and may be dropped off any time after 10am on Friday.  Plushies need to be present by 12pm on Sunday (no fashionably late contestants, please!). Winners will be announced at 1:30pm on Sunday.  Convention attendees are welcome to enter their votes until 1:00pm. Security will be provided to make sure none of the contestants 'scamper off' to be with their adoring fans.The owner of the contest winner will receive a gift certificate to Build-a-Bear workshop.  Best of Show will receive free 3-day entry to next year’s Fandemonium.  Must be present to win.

 Rules:

 1. All contestants must be registered Fandemonium attendees.

 2. All participants must be registered for the contest by Sunday of Fandemonium, no later than 12:00 PM.   Information and entry forms will be available at the convention info kiosk until that time.

 3. Participants must be at least 6 years old to enter this competition.  There are two(2) prizes available: Best of Show (Judges’ Category), and Fan-Favorite.  Both will be awarded at Closing Ceremonies.

 4. All participants must bring their plushie to the Art Show Room (Room 213 on Floor 2) to be displayed by no later than 12:00PM on Sunday (no fashionably late contestants please!).  They will be on display in the Art Show Room until 1:30PM on Sunday.  Plushies MUST BE PICKED UP AT THAT TIME.  If plushies are not picked up at that time, they will be considered abandoned and will be discarded.

 5. Participants in the Plushie Costume Contest are only allowed to enter one(1) plushie per person.  Plushies must be between 6 inches (16cm) and 26 inches (66cm) tall. Animals of any type are welcome. Costumes should be handmade, though may be purchased they must be significantly altered to make them more original. Handmade creations are highly encouraged.

 6. Plushie Judging will be based on design and/or alteration, and how well the costume fits the plushie. Contest participants will be allowed to speak to the judge/s briefly about their methods of construction, and why they chose that costume for their plushie.  Contestants are encouraged to bring photo documentation (that will not be returned!) to show the judge/s any costume references or a step-by-step example of the creation process.  Contestants will only be allowed five(5) minutes, at maximum, to speak with the judge/s.

7. This contest is restricted to single person entries at this time.  Plushies who have multiple owners, or one owner with multiple plushies, do not qualify for this competition.

 8. The Fandemonium Plushie Costume Contest is scheduled from 10:00 AM Friday to 1:30 PM on Sunday of Fandemonium.  Plushies will remain in the Art Show Room during that period of time, to allow other attendees the opportunity to rate them for Fan-Favorite.  Entrants are encouraged to bring their plushies as early as possible to allow attendees the chance to vote for their plushies.

 9. The final period of judging will occur at 1:00pm on Sunday.  Contestants must be available at that time, to allow them the opportunity to receive the judge/s’ feedback, but they are not expected to be available during the remainder of the competition.

 10. The maturity rating for this event is PG.  Please adjust accordingly.

 11. Plushies MUST BE COSTUMED with a minimum material equivalent to a shirt and a pair of shorts.  These particular items of clothing are NOT required, but are provided as an example of the minimum amount of construction effort the judge(s) will be looking for from the participant.

 12. No flash, fire, explosive, fireworks, smoke (including incense), fog (including dry ice), or incendiary devices, such as caps or smokers, will be tolerated.

 13. Absolutely no liquids, chemicals, powders, thrown glitter, or confetti will be allowed.

14. If weapons are part of your plushies’ costume, they must conform to the Fandemonium Weapons Policy:
     1.     No sharp swords or knives or actual working weapons are allowed. Wood, rattan, bamboo, plastic, cardboard, foam, or rubber weapons are acceptable.  Inspection of all weapons will be required prior to the show, regardless of material.
     2.     You are responsible for your own weapons, e.g. bringing them on and off stage yourself.
     3.     We reserve the right to reject any weapons if we consider them dangerous.

16. We reserve the right to refuse your presentation if we think it would endanger yourself or others (or for any other reason we feel appropriate and/or necessary).

17. Contestants are encouraged to speak to the Event Organizer if they have any questions or concerns about this event.  Be advised, however, that excessive disrespect towards the Event Organizer, Staging Crew, Judging Staff, or other contestants may be grounds for disqualification and/or removal from the event.  Deliberate disruption of the event by any contestant(s) for any reason may also constitute the same result.

18. These rules are subject to change. However, we will try to give you ample notification if they do. If you have any questions about them, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and they will be answered as promptly as possible.

 Disclaimer: Fandemonium, the Grove Hotel, and their respective parent companies, staff, relatives and associates are not responsible for any injuries that might occur before, during or after the competition, or for lost, damaged, or stolen items.