APPLICATIONS OPEN  FOR SSCS 2027, ON  December 20th 2026, (APPLICATION BELOW) - Deadline is April 10th 2027:

Our unique Emerging Cosplayer Guest program aims to provide up-and-comers with a golden opportunity to not only showcase your cosplay prowess but also gain experience in cosplay guesting. And you will have the privilege of being mentored by seasoned cosplay veterans who will guide you on the nuances of being an engaging and influential cosplay guest. 

For Sunshine City Scare, we are only interested in guest cosplayer applications from those who have horror cosplay experience.

Main responsibilities include:

• Judging contests.
• Hosting contests.
• Co-presenting the Newbies Welcome Experience
• Cosplay feedback at your booth.

Application Offerings

Our Emerging Guest Cosplayers receive the following:

• Shared booth space (2 per 6′ table) in a guest alcove.
• Guest tabletop poster sign (you can keep it, too).
• Mentoring from advanced guest cosplayers, which ranges from how to set-up your booth and what to sell to hosting and judging contests.
• 2 free weekend passes 1 for you and 1 free weekend pass for your handler (or anyone you want). 
• 1 lunch ticket each day.
• 1 dessert ticket, you’re sweet for being part of the show, so we’re sweet with you!
• Pre-event marketing that includes providing you with the following to promote your participation (1) a Con Map Profile located on the event website that allows you to add photos, videos, social media and more, (2) social media template graphic and reel for you to personalize- please tag us on Instagram and Facebook, (3) lots of promo on the event website and social media.
• Affiliate Opportunity where people who buy event tickets from your special affiliate link receive a 10% discount and you earn $2 per ticket. This is not mandatory, and only an opportunity for those who want to put some extra change in their pockets. For those who choose to participate, we also provide event flyers with your cosplay image and affiliate link for you to distribute in your con and cosplay journeys leading up to the event.