Hall Costume Contest

What are Hall Costumes?

Hall Costumes are costumes worn just for fun while attending the convention, often for long spans of time. They vary in scope and craftsmanship, from lifelike recreations of characters to costumes bought off the rack at Halloween, and pretty much everything in between. There is no right or wrong when it comes to hall costumes! This type of costuming is a large part of the CONvergence atmosphere, from the person who just threw together a costume in the last days before con, to the project started right after
the last year’s convention.

Participate in the Hall Costume Contest

The CONvergence Hall Costume Contest runs Thursday through Saturday and winners are announced on Sunday.

To enter, follow these simple steps.

Make your way to the Hall Contest banner on the Nicollet Promenade outside of Mainstage.
- Read the Hall Contest Rules and Photo Release Policy (link from the Hall Costume Contest web page or available at the Masquerade Registration table or the Hall Contest banner outside of Mainstage).
- Take your picture in front of the Hall contest backdrop. All images and content submitted must be family friendly, and conform to the CONvergence Costume/Clothing policy and the laws of the City of Minneapolis, so keep your posts PG-13.
Use the Hall Contest entry form to submit your photo.
- A QR code and a direct link to access the form will be posted by the Hall Contest banner and at the Masquerade Registration Table outside of Mainstage.
Only one entry is allowed per person over the course of the weekend. Make sure
you know which costume you want to submit!
- This means that if you are included in a group entry that you may not enter individually as well.
  We encourage you to post your photos on social media and share your excitement!

Please include the hashtag #CVGHall2024 alongside #CVG2024 when posting your
photos.

Social Media posting is not required to enter the contest.

Awards

Winners will be selected by a group of volunteer judges late Saturday Night and winners are announced on Sunday at Closing Ceremonies. (Winners will also be contacted directly by the Masquerade staff).

The awards are:

First Place
Second Place
Third Place
Social Butterfly (for most Instagram likes)

This is an excellent way for CONvergence members who don’t participate in the Masquerade to show off your work to the CONvergence community without interrupting your convention weekend.

Questions

If you have any questions about the Hall Costume Contest, please contact CONvergence Masquerade or stop by the Masquerade Registration table outside of Mainstage.