Dress up, Meet Talented People, And Learn Something New At Costume-Con 36

This year marks the return of Costume-Con to San Diego, 35 years after the first Constume-Con was held on Mission Bay!

The international convention that has been devoted to costuming of all kinds since 1983. All skill levels, from beginners to masters, and all types of costumers are welcome, including cosplayers, historical reenactors, doll dressmakers, science fiction enthusiasts, fantasy fans, and more.

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Beyond informative panels and hands-on workshops, Costume-Con features many competitive events:

Sci-Fi & Fantasy Masquerade
Historical Masquerade
Future Fashion Folio
Single Pattern Competition

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The theme is “Ports of Call” and you can interpret that as broadly as you like. The possibilities are endless.

All ages, all genres, and all skill levels are welcome.

See you there!

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