Welcome to Destination Cosplay!
If you’re a cosplayer or just an appreciator of the art, then Destination Cosplay is the spot for you! There’s a far-reaching community of cosplayers waiting to welcome you with open arms. Level up your craft, connect with cosplay enthusiasts, and take in the sights!
Check out some highlights of all the exciting 2026 programming below:
RCCC’s Official Idol Fest!
Idol Fest is back for another fantastic year! Starlight Idols is once again bringing idols from all around the PNW to perform for you! Come and watch them for some dazzling performances and don’t forget to bring your light sticks!
Want to get in on the action and show off your own moves? Apply with the link below to shine on stage with them!
Cursed Cosplay Contest
What is cursed cosplay you might ask? It’s “It was me, Dio’s!”, it’s the “Patrick Star in fishnets”, it’s the “Zombie of Joann’s” of the world coming together and letting loose to show off their creativity, passion, and intrusive thoughts on stage. What kind of monstrosities will grace the stage? What memes will make you roll your eyes? Who will take the best (of the worst), come find out to see for yourself.
Looking to join in on the not so serious seriously fun time? Apply to walk the stage and show off your monstrosity of choice to the adoring, cheering, and maybe sometime wincing fans!
Area Highlights
Cosplay Competition
It’s your time to shine! Are you ready to share your hard work off at Rose City Comic Con? Are you looking forward to a moment on the Main Stage? Then wait no more – Cosplay Competition applications are OPEN and closing on August 6th, 2026. Hurry and get those apps in!
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Cosplay Meetups
Meet up with your fellow fans during Cosplay Meetups at Rose City Comic Con! A variety of fandom-focused meetups will be scheduled to take place at Destination Cosplay in the Exhibit Hall. Make a new friend and geek out where cosplay and friendship collide! Meetup Applications are closed for 2026, and the full schedule will be announced soon. In the meantime, check out this sneak preview:
| FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
|---|---|---|
| Dimension 20 | Fallout | Nintendo |
| My Hero Academia | Critical Role | The Boys |
| Disney Princess | Final Fantasy | Dungeon Crawler Carl |
Cosplay Exhibitions
Get up close and personal with more than a few gorgeous hand-crafted cosplays. Featuring stunning displays of craftsmanship, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a museum! Representing a variety of skillsets as well as cosplayers from all over, we are excited for you to take in this exhibit. Whether you’re interested in seeing those hand stitched specialties up close, electrifying electrics, or impressive foam work, we will be showcasing a variety of cosplay master pieces for you to take in. What a view!
Sponsors
Apply to be a Cosplay Guest/Judge
Calling all professional cosplayers! If you are continually growing your cosplay skillset, passionate about the craft of cosplaying, and excited about designing, crafting, and creatively emulating beloved characters in fandom, then you’re in the right place. We want you to share your excellence with the RCCC community of cosplay enthusiasts!