Otafest's cosplay popularity contest is back for another year! Stop by Cosplay HQ on Sunday morning wearing your costume, pick a team, and enjoy the convention while people vote for their favourites. Finalists will get a guaranteed seat at closing ceremonies where we will announce the winners!
Sunday May 17, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm MDT Ideation 1
Accidents happen, and not every stitch and line of glue is going to last through the excitement of the convention. Luckily, The Costume Shoppe and Otafest's cosplay staff are here to help! Stop by the Cosplay Repair station if you're having a costume malfunction and find useful supplies and tools to put your outfit back in order.
Sunday May 17, 2026 9:00am - 5:00pm MDT Ideation 4
Join us for an amazing panel discussing how to cosplay on a tight budget and do so in an environmentally friendly way! We discuss handmade cosplay, thrifting cosplay, cosplay competitions and more!
Otafest's cosplay popularity contest is back for another year! Stop by Cosplay HQ on Sunday morning wearing your costume, pick a team, and enjoy the convention while people vote for their favourites. Finalists will get a guaranteed seat at closing ceremonies where we will announce the winners!
Sunday May 17, 2026 12:00pm - 4:00pm MDT Ideation 1
Welcome to Otafest's Cosplay fair! This event is for cosplayers of all ages to come and learn about new techniques in crafting cosplay costumes, the art of cosplaying on stage, and so many more aspects of the craft. The event is fully interactive, like a science fair, but all about cosplaying! Come take a look at what our contributors have to share, learn something new, and make some new cosplay friends!
Sunday May 17, 2026 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT South Hall
Boo! It's a serger! But let's Scooby-doo take the sheet off this scary monster and demystify what it can and can't do. I'll thread a serger, and make a t-shirt. Come chitchat and have fun!
