The Cosplay Catwalk is a new event for 2026 taking place on the Sunday of the convention (time TBD).

If your cosplay doesn’t quite fit into our cosplay contest but you've made or modified it, this is the event for you.

 

This event is geared towards individuals or groups who have put work into their cosplays and wish to show off on stage. This is a low-stress showcase that does not include pre-judging, and allows all entrants to engage with our MC and talk to the audience about what they did with their costume. No reference images or audio will be needed for this event. The signup form is only to collect information of those who wish to sign up in advance. Any remaining spots will be filled at the time of the event. If you want to ensure your participation, please consider signing up.

 

This is a non-judged event, however there will be a Fan Favourite Acknowledgement given out at the end of this showcase.

 

Requirements for this event:

You must have either made or modified your costume. 

• Bought costumes that have been unaltered are not allowed.

• Alterations can include but are not limited to changing the fit, adding embellishments, or using pieces of one costume to create another! 

Outfits that have been made using thrifted items with little modifications are allowed. 

• Putting together items to make a costume does count as you’re putting work into creating the cosplay.

Original Characters and Mashups have a home here!

• If you’ve made your OC’s outfit (Including your own Fursona!), you’re cosplaying your D&D character, you have a costume you've created with two or more designs you’ve mashed together, or you’ve made a costume that is otherwise unable to be entered in the cosplay contest, it belongs here!

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Signups close on October 21st 2026 at 11pm, and you should hear from us by the 27th with the event information.

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If you have any questions, please email cosplay@thepenti-con.org