Cosplay Information:
Plan Accordingly: The Spokane Convention Center Requires All Attendees to Pass through Security Checkpoint at the Main Entrance entailing Bag Check, Metal Detector & Peace Bonding before entering.
All Cosplayers are Required to stop by our "Weapons Check" aka "Peace Bonding" tent located immediately outside of the Spokane Convention Center Entrance for our staff to approve any items you bring. This will help alleviate any concerns from Security as you enter.
HEALTH & SAFETY UPDATE: Face Masks Are Recommended but Not Required.
Join us on Saturday June 10th, 2022 at 5:00pm for the largest cosplay contest in Eastern Washington!
Cosplay Group Photo (above) from Lilac City Comicon 2022 by Jon Austin.
Cosplay Contest Schedule:
When: Saturday June 10th, 2023
Where: Main Stage - Ballroom 300AB (NEW!)
For Ages 13 & Up.
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Pre-Register Online.
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Then Check-In at our Cosplay Booth #721 from 10:00am-3:30pm.
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Gather for Cosplay Group Photo at 4:45pm (Mainstage Ballroom)
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Contest Starts at 5:00pm until 6:30pm (or finished)
Prizes for all categories listed below.
When: Sunday June 11th, 2023
Where: Main Stage - Ballroom 300AB (NEW!)
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There is No Pre-Register Online for Kids.
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In Order to Enter Kids must Check-In (Sunday only) at our Cosplay Booth #721 from 10:00am-2:00pm.
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Contest Starts at 3:00pm until 3:30pm (or finished)
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General Guidelines for Youth Cosplay Contest:
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Any kids (Ages 5 to 12) competing in the "Youth" cosplay contest must be able to walk across the stage by themselves and follow directions by emcee.
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No parental assistance. No Strollers or infants.
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Store bought costumes are acceptable.
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Prizes for each Kid who competes. Grand Prizes for 1,2,3 place TBA.
Adult* Cosplay Registration
*Adults (13 & up) may sign up for only one (1) category (see below)
Sat, Jun 10Spokane Convention CenterRegister Online for "Expert" (Highest Level). ** Expert Qualifications: You must have Made and or Customized at least 80% (or more) of your Cosplay to register for this category. **
Sat, Jun 10Spokane Convention CenterRegister Online for "Intermediate" (Mid Level). ** Intermediate Qualifications: You must have Made and or Customized at least 50% of your Cosplay to register for this category. **
Sat, Jun 10Spokane Convention CenterRegister Online for "Novice" (Entry Level). **Novice Qualifications: You must have Made and or Customized at least 25% of your Cosplay to register for this category.**
Keep Your Hands To Yourself.
Always ask for permission first before taking a picture of someone.
The culture of Cosplay is one of fun, creativity, and mutual respect. Unfortunately, not every fan adheres to the "respect" part. Cosplay is NOT Consent - and cosplayers who dress in (sometimes) revealing costumes should not accept inappropriate behavior from their peers.
If any Cosplayer feels harassed please notify show staff.
Anyone in violation of this rule will be banned for life from our show.
Sponsored Prizes:
Saturday Adult Cosplay Contest Sponsored by Northern Quest Resort & Casino, & The Comic Book Shop in Spokane, WA.
EXPERIENCED Prizes:
1st Place- Custom Made "Large" Cosplay Championship Belt (see picture) sponsored by Northern Quest Resort & Casino ($200 value) and $200 in cash money.
2nd Place- $150 Gift Certificate to The Comic Book Shop in Spokane, WA
3rd Place- $50 Gift Certificate to The Comic Book Shop in Spokane, WA
INTERMEDIATE Prizes:
1st Place- Custom Made "Mini" Cosplay Championship Belt sponsored by Northern Quest Resort & Casino ($60 value) and $100 Gift Certificate to The Comic Book Shop in Spokane, WA.
2nd Place- $50 Gift Certificate to The Comic Book Shop in Spokane, WA
3rd Place- $25 Gift Certificate to The Comic Book Shop in Spokane, WA
NOVICE Prizes:
1st Place- Custom Made "Mini" Cosplay Championship Belt sponsored by Northern Quest Resort & Casino ($60 value) and $100 Gift Certificate to The Comic Book Shop in Spokane, WA.
2nd Place- $50 Gift Certificate to The Comic Book Shop in Spokane, WA
3rd Place- $25 Gift Certificate to The Comic Book Shop in Spokane, WA
Kids Prizes: TBD
All Kids Who Enter Will all Receive a free prize for participating. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place Prizes for Kids TBD.
Questions? Please review the Cosplay Guidelines before emailing us
Cosplay Guests:
Look for these special cosplay guests out and about the show floor during Lilac City Comicon 2023!
This Mother and daughter cosplay duo are from Deer Park, WA. Both are Artists and jiu-jitsu athletes.
Crypt is a seasoned cosplayer and horror enthusiast who’s been an avid fan of bringing people's favorite characters to life since 2018. Since 2018, Crypt has brought to life several iconic names throughout pop culture including, but not limited to: Mike Afton (Five Nights at Freddy’s), The Nurse (Dead by Daylight), Karl Heisenberg (Resident Evil), Cecil Palmer (Welcome to Nightvale), Dipper Pines (Gravity Falls), Link (The Legend of Zelda series), Usagi Tsukino (Sailor Moon), and Sammy Lawerence (Bendy and the Ink Machine). Currently, almost all of their cosplays are handmade or at least largely personally modified in some way or another giving them years of craftsmanship under their belt. Outside of the world of cosplay, Crypt is an avid horror writer and is currently co-writing an apocalyptic horror podcast that's expected to be out in 2025. This is their fourth year attending Lilac City Comicon and are ecstatic to be back!
World's Tallest Spartan from Northern Idaho
6'11" flat footed and 7'5" in armor. WTS has cosplayed as a Spartan for 12 years.
Spartan themed cosplay: Honor Guard. WTS has served at 343 industries' galas and Microsoft Corporate events as the official Master Chief. WTS is proud member of the 405th infantry division online and volunteer at children's hospitals and other charities.
Boones Leone is a SteamLion from the Island of GreenBlee located on the Erticla Ocean under the Northern Cloudsea . Captain of the infamious pirate airship "The Eventide Pride", Boones is secretly empoyed by the Goddess Shraha Lreen as the Lord Defender of the GreenBlee soul hub and is stationed on the outskirts of the "Dark Abyss" in the Lreen Bay. When Captain Boones isn't tending to his duties as Lord Defender, he can be found running raids on Jahabalee, doing paperwork in his bar "The Dark Abyss pub" (known to locals as DA pub) seeing his shrink (people are NOT fewd) or rehersing a crew musical number. Captain Boones is also known for his "BOONESWAGGER TOUR" where he travels to PEOPLE events to flex his entertainer skills through mingling with the humans.... while also secretly recruiting new members to replace the frequent crew turnover on the ship due to consumptionary discipline. don't ask about it though.. shhhh.
