Cosplay Contest
🦸 GSCF Cosplay Contest
Garden State Comic Fest · June 27–28, 2026 · Richard J. Codey Arena, West Orange NJ
Here at Garden State Comic Fest, instead of a traditional contest at a set time and place, we're turning the entire weekend into your stage!
How It Works
- Five secret judges will be selected.
- The judges will be on the lookout for awesome cosplays all weekend long.
- If a judge sees a cosplay they love, they'll approach you for your name and permission to take a photo — this enters you into the GSCF 2026 Cosplay Contest. Participation is completely optional!
- After the event, all entries will be reviewed and the judges will select five finalists to be featured on our social media pages.
- Fans will vote to decide who will be crowned "Best in Show."
Prizes
Finalists
- Free 2-day pass to next year's GSCF
🏆 Best in Show
- 2 VIP Passes
- $300 shopping spree voucher
Last Year's Winner
Violette amazed us with her Ghost Rider cosplay and took home the top prize at GSCF 2025. A truly incredible cosplay that wowed our judges and fans alike!
This new format makes the contest more inclusive and flexible — perfect for anyone attending only one day, cosplaying multiple looks, or wanting a more relaxed experience. Plus, our judges get to see your work up close and fans get a voice in choosing the winner!