Cosplay America // The First East Coast Cosplay-Centric Convention

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Join us for the first East Coast Convention dedicated to all aspects and genres of Cosplay! Our event unites a community of amazing and creative people. While celebrating the DIY attitude of cosplay, we create a space for sharing skills and knowledge of Cosplayers from around the world.

cosplay america’s mission

Cosplay America creates a space for cosplayers and cosplay enthusiasts to gather and learn. It is an educational event with a focus on providing opportunities for cosplayers to learn new techniques through various panels and workshops.

Our workshops are led by Cosplay experts who work with a variety of mediums. The workshops are made accessible to cosplayers of any level. Everyone has the opportunity to expand their skills and create a unique piece to take home.

LEARNing

Level-up your skills and experiment with new materials at our Premium Workshops. These unique workshops are taught by Cosplay experts from around the world. Learn more about their experiences and work at our Guest Panels and Demonstrations!

ENGAGEment

Meet and greet our Cosplay Guests. Check out the Market Expo and Fan Panels. In the party spirit? Don't miss the Saturday evening Cosplay Gala! Find all the details on our Programming page.

COMPETition

Put your skills to the test at our Craftsmanship Contest! Take photos in the Green Screen Photography area or the scenic places around the venue. There are tons of activities and events for you to enjoy during the con!

cosplay is a lifestyle.

a cycle of planning, gathering materials, problem solving, creating, and finishing right before the event. it’s a never-ending creative adventure.It’s why we love it.

Our 2026 Guests

what kind of event is cosplay america?

We created a documentary about our event to give you an idea of our vision and the community that makes Cosplay America possible.

Below: Check out Teaser Trailers from all of our Cosplay America events! We try to capture all the fun and amazing cosplay we see throughout the convention!

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Cosplay America would like to thank our sponsors.

Tandy Leather will be sponsoring our 3 day intensive leathercrafting workshop, and you can also find them in our Market Expo. Thank you for supporting crafting education Tandy Leather!

FanPowered Press will be providing copies of their popular cosplay crafting books to stock a library for attendees to browse at the event. We will also be giving away select copies at certain panels and workshops including our own @makerfishmeal's Glue Guide Thank you FanPowered Press for supporting crafting education!

Famoré will be providing prizes for our Craftsmanship Contest as well as supplies for our workshops. Thank you Famoré for supporting crafting education!

SewTites is providing notions for our sewing workshops, and you can also find them in our Market Expo. Thank you SewTites for supporting crafting education!

Surebonder is providing supplies for our workshops, and prizes for the craftsmanship contest. Thank you Surebonder for supporting crafting education!

The Foamory will be providing prizes for our contest and supplies for our workshops. Thank you Foamory for supporting crafting education!

DIME by OESD is a top source for machine embroidery products and education, providing inspiration, online learning events, and solution-based products for embroidery enthusiasts of all skill levels. Thank you Dime by OESD for supporting crafting education!

Mulbery Silks stocks fine fabrics for garments and other creative endeavors. They offers Saturday classes on garment sewing, and host special events featuring nationally known sewing teachers. Thank you Mulbery Silks for supporting crafting education!

Plaid will be contributing an additional workshop door prize. Thank you for supporting crafting education!

Pose Wigs is providing prizes for our craftsmanship contest. Thank you for supporting crafting education!

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