Edinburg UFO Festival Cosplay Competition Rules

-The competition is open to individuals 16 years of age and up.
-Participants must be present at the UFO Festival for checkin April 5, 2024 from 5:30PM-7PM. Late checkin (7PM-7:30PM) will result in 5 points off the final score. No checkins will be allowed after 7:30PM.
-Costumes must be related to the theme of UFOs, extraterrestrial beings, or space exploration.
-All costumes should be family-friendly and adhere to the event's guidelines. Preference will be given to homemade costumes.
-Participants must pre-register for the competition online or in person at the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library.
-On-site registration may be available on the day of the competition, subject to availability.
-Creativity: Originality and creativity of the costume design.
-Extra points will be awarded for homemade costumes
-Craftsmanship: Quality of costume construction and attention to detail.
-Presentation: Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their costumes on stage.
-Extra points will be awarded if participants actively and convincingly act out their character during the presentation.
-Prizes will be awarded to the top two participants.
-Prizes totaling $1,000 will be awarded to the first-place winner and the runner-up.
-Judges may also recognize honorable mentions for outstanding costumes.
Participants consent to the use of their images for promotional purposes by the UFO Festival.
-Participants found in violation of the rules or engaging in inappropriate behavior may be disqualified.
-Offensive Costumes: Costumes that contain offensive or inappropriate content, including but not limited to, discriminatory symbols, hate speech, or explicit imagery.
-No realistic weapons will be allowed. Props are permitted following inspection by onsite staff.
-Disruption: Intentional disruption of the event proceedings, including but not limited to, excessive noise, interference with other participants, or failure to follow event staff instructions.
-Violation of Safety Rules: Participants must adhere to safety guidelines provided by event organizers. Any actions that compromise the safety of oneself or others will not be tolerated.