Cosplay Contest

Join us at Garden State Anime Fest 2026 for our cosplay contest on Saturday, April 18th! This contest is open to everyone — no experience needed, no prejudging, just pure fun. Whether it's your first cosplay or your hundredth, we want to see it! Grab your passes today and start getting your look ready.


Schedule

  • Saturday, April 18th
  • Kids Cosplay Contest: 4:30PM
  • Adults Cosplay Contest: 5:00PM

Prizes

  • VIP Passes to Anime Fest
  • General Admission Passes to Anime Fest
  • VIP Passes to GSComicFest
  • General Admission Passes to GSComicFest
  • Gift Cards
  • And more great prizes!