GSCF Cosplay Contest
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:
- 1. Five secret judges will be selected.
- 2. The judges will be on the lookout for awesome cosplays all weekend long.
- 3. 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 2025 Cosplay Contest. (Participation is completely optional!)
- 4. After the event, all entries will be reviewed and the judges will select five finalists to be featured on our social media pages.
- 5. Fans will vote to decide who will be crowned “Best in Show.”
Prizes:
- Finalists will receive a free 2-day pass to next year's GSCF.
- The Best in Show winner will receive:
- 2 VIP Passes
- $300 shopping spree voucher
- Total prize value: $500
Last year’s winner, Lasheen Williams, amazed us with his Spawn cosplay and took home the top prize. He’s featured on the banner above!
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!