Con News: Long Beach Comic & Horror Con Calling All Cosplay Enthusiasts

In a press release:

Calling All Cosplay Enthusiasts and Fans

Registration is now open to
participate in
Long Beach
Comic & Horror Con’s
3^rd Annual Costume Contest

LONG BEACH, CA (October 30, 2013) – Long Beach Comic & Horror Con today announced its 3^rd Annual Costume Contest and inaugural Cosplay Corner at Long Beach Comic & Horror Con this November 23 and 24. The 3^rd Annual Costume Contest will include cash prizes and giveaways for an assortment of categories. The categories will include:

· Best in Show Award – $500 cash prize
· Best Group Presentation – $250 cash prize
· Best Skit Award – $250 cash prize
· Best Video Game Character Award – $250 cash prize
· Best Comic Book Character Award – merchandise prize
· Best Animation Character Award – merchandise prize

Participants will be judged by a committee of three judges including Jesse Snider (judge on the SyFy Channel’s hit show Heroes of Cosplay), Aspen Comic’s Vince Hernandez (creator of the new Aspen comic titled Cosplay, Spring 2014 release), and professional cosplayer, Vampy Bit Me.

All interested contestants are encouraged to enter by visiting www.longbeachcomiccon.com then pressing “LBCC FAQs” on the left side of the home page. On-site entries will be available at booth 50 on the exhibit floor. In addition to the Costume Contest, Long Beach will debut its Cosplay Corner, where fans will have the opportunity to meet and greet some of their favorite cosplayers, take pictures, and mingle with their favorite characters.

“We think this is really something great for the fans to enjoy. They will have a destination to greet some of their favorite cosplayers. In addition, we are excited that fans will have the opportunity to strut their stuff at the Costume Contest again this year. With cash and special giveaways for contestants, this promises to be our biggest one yet,” said Phil Lawrence, Co-Founder and Sales Director.

Celebrating the 5th anniversary with a weekend full of special guests and exhibitors, and engaging panels, Long Beach Comic & Horror Con will be open on Saturday, November 23 from 10am to 7pm, and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday, November 24 at the Long Beach Convention Center. Advanced ticket holders gain early admission, starting at 9:30 am each day.

Register for LBCHC today at LongBeachComicCon.com, and follow on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and information about this year’s show.

About Long Beach Comic & Horror Con
Long Beach Comic & Horror Con is a true comic con focused on creating a fantastic experience for both fans and exhibitors alike in the Long Beach, Anaheim & Los Angeles areas. With something for everyone, the 5th anniversary Long Beach Comic & Horror Con will be held November 23 & 24, 2013 at the Long Beach Convention Center. To learn more and purchase tickets, please visit http://www.longbeachcomiccon.com/.

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Dream chaser extraordinaire! Judy tends to be a tad sarcastic and kind of goofy! She is an avid admirer of all things supernatural, paranormal, celestial and mystical. She loves to read, write, and watches way too much TV. She enjoys many genres of film and music (and let's be honest, most music from the 80s). She also has a wicked sweet tooth. Cupcakes beware.