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Natsu Con 2023 Cosplay Contest

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Program Type:

Performances & Lectures

Age Group:

Teens (12+)
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Program Description

Event Details

Join in on Natsu Con's very own Cosplay Contest!

All middle and high school youth are welcome to attend! Contest participants must be 12-18 years old, and abide by the guidelines listed below for cosplay and weapons allowed.

Multiple categories and prizes!

Registrations for the contest will be on the day of the event, beginning at 10am.

COSPLAY GUIDELINES:

Because of the family nature of our library, all cosplay outfits should be family friendly. Library staff reserves the right to request alterations or clothing changes.

Permitted Cosplay Weapons:

- Staves, wooden swords, rubber model firearms (like the red/blue training ones easily identified as props)
- Fake weapons if they are safe
- Prop weapons less than 6'6"
- Bows if not strung with authentic bowstring and taut

Weapon Restrictions:

- No metal weapons of ANY kind
- No projectile weapons of ANY kind with the exception of non-functional Nerf or water guns. (Authentic arrows are also considered projectiles, and are not permitted.)
- No compound bows
- No "paddles"
- No nunchaku
- No explosives or chemicals

Questions? Contact Donna Hughes at dhughes@handleyregional.org

Brought to you by the Teen Advisory Board and Natsu Con Committee.

Disclaimer(s)

Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video

Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded.  Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.

Photography Notification

While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25.  Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library.