Prepare for an exciting weekend of cosplay contests at YetiCon 2026! This year’s masquerade style competition has a category for everyone, whether you’re brand new to cosplaying, or were born holding a sword. Our cosplay contests are designed to be inclusive and fun. Skits are encouraged, and you can compete solo or as a group, too!
YetiCon’s cosplay contests are designed to be fun for all. They’re not serious-style contests – participants will not be judged on craftsmanship, nor will they require prejudging or build books.
This spotlight event is a fun way for cosplayers 18+ of all skill levels to compete. Judges will be assessing effort, enthusiasm, stage presence, and creativity. Skits are encouraged, but not necessary.
Various awards will be presented through this runway style contest – more details to come!
Note: This is a casual, non-craftmanship competition. You do not have to meet any threshold for skill or ability, nor are you required to present a build book. There will be no pre-judging. This is a runway style stage competition.
Day: Saturday
The youth competition is specifically designed for persons 17 years of age or younger. It is a fun, supportive showcase designed to give younger and less practiced cosplayers an opportunity to shine on stage, while gaining valuable competition experience. We aim to encourage youth cosplayers to learn and grow at their own pace. Cosplays can be based on any fandom, including original creations!
Judges will be assessing enthusiasm, stage presence, and creativity.
Prizes will be announced closer to the event date – so stay tuned!
You don't want to miss the enthusiastic and entertaining SnowHawk Cosplay, a veteran in the costuming community and no stranger to hosting wildly entertaining cosplay contests! He was the host extraordinaire for the 2025 Georgian Bay FanCon, too! What sets Ed apart is his commitment to the community, and his passion towards making the contest experience feel enjoyable and welcoming to people of all ages and levels of experience. When he's not busy podcasting, you can find Ed hunting down the next figurine for his collection!
Saphiira is YetiCon’s Chief Strategy Officer, Cosplay and Social Community, bringing nearly a decade of hands-on experience and leadership within the cosplay world. A cosplayer since 2017, she has competed in craftsmanship competitions since 2018, rising to the Master Division and earning multiple awards for her work. Her creations have been featured on display at major conventions and published twice, highlighting both her technical skill and creative vision. Beyond the convention floor, Saphiira is a Twitch Affiliate live streamer and content creator who has built a thriving Discord community dedicated to supporting and mentoring others in cosplay, 3D printing, and 3D design—making her a natural fit to shape YetiCon’s cosplay strategy and foster an inclusive, engaged fan community. Tip: Join Saphiira's official Discord server for insider tips and tricks leading up to the event!
Based in Toronto, Ontario, the Dangerous Ladies are an impressive team of 8 local leaders in everything cosplay! As innovators in the crafting community, they help cosplayers of all ages and experience levels craft the perfect piece for their next costume using an impressive variety of materials. For over a decade, the Dangerous Ladies have been creating award winning cosplays, casts and molds, 3D printing files, props and kits, and so much more. Plus, check out their impressive lineup of photoset rentals! We couldn't be more excited to have some members of the Dangerous Ladies joining YetiCon 2026 as guest judges!
Cosplayer and SFX Costume builder for film and streaming shows. Mike has worked in 4 different countries on film projects such as Avatar 2, Thor Ragnarok, Alien Covenant, The Boys, and Rings of Power. Specializing in highly detailed armour builds, he is an advocate for the sharing of knowledge and techniques. We grow the cosplay industry as a community!
An application will appear below once the contest opens to the public.
