Copy of Countdown to the Con 2025

Pre-Register for the Countdown to the Con Cosplay Contest. This is your chance to take that costume out for a test run before heading to Planet Comicon in March. When you do pre-register, you'll be able to enter to win a prize just for participating in our contest.

**Remember! You will still need to check in at the registration table located inside the electronics entrance. Check-in is from 4pm - 5pm, Novice category will head to stage to prepare by 4:50pm.**

(Exclusive Pre-Registration Prize: Meta Quest 3S 128GB )

There are two categories available for everyone to enter for the costume contest. You must be 18 years or older to enter either category and claim a prize according to state laws.

Novice Cosplay Category: If you've never entered a cosplay contest before, this is your time to shine!

Advance Cosplay Category: If you've entered a costume contest before, you'll want to be placed into this category. Those who participated in the previous Countdown to the Con contest will enter this category as well.

Novice Category:

1st - $400

2nd - $200

3rd - $100

Advance Category:

1st - $700

2nd - $500

3rd - $200

***Important information: Novice contest will start at 5pm, if you intend to enter that category please make sure to have registered by 4:45pm***

Host or Publisher Nebraska Furniture Mart - Kansas City