Throughout the month of May, visit this page for a variety of Marvel-ous activities, games, tutorials, and more to entertain fans of all ages. Be sure to check out our Vendor Hall, highlighting some of our local vendors. May the force be with you!
Download the CRRL-Con activity pack CRRL-Con activity pack now and stay tuned for physical copies in the branches landing in May.
virtual crrl-con cosplay contest
Contestants can enter as individuals or with a group. Individual contestants will be categorized based on their age or grade. The group category is for all ages.
First place will be awarded to each category.
Categories
- Babies - Pre-K
- Kindergarten - 5th grade
- 6th grade - 12th grade
- Adults
- Group
Judges will evaluate costumes based on these criteria:
- Overall appearance
- Attention to detail
- Quality and craftsmanship (if handmade)
For group contestants: Group members that have costumes that match will be ranked above groups that have no cohesive theme. (example: all members dressed as characters from Labyrinth, or all Marvel superheroes)
Submission Rules
All entries into the Cosplay Contest must be submitted by May 31st.
- Post a picture of you in your costume on Instagram with the hashtag #CRRLConCosplay2021
- For individuals, include in your caption:
- First name & last initial
- Age category
- Character you are dressed as
- Bought or homemade costume
- For group, include in your caption:
- First names
- group theme or characters everyone is dressed as
- bought or homemade costume.
Winners
Winners will be announced on the CRRL-Con webpage and will be messaged by CRRL’s Instagram account to get your information to select which branch to pick up your prize!
2021 CRRL-CON Presenters
2021 CRRL-CON Vendors - Art & Comics for Sale
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