Risqué Cosplay Contest: Flirt, Flaunt, and Have Fun!

The Risqué Cosplay Contest (Friday evening, June 20) is a bold and flirtatious fashion-show-style competition where contestants showcase their creativity, confidence, and flair for the dramatic. Participants are encouraged to dazzle the audience and judges with playful performances that tease without crossing the line. Bribing the judges is all part of the fun, so get creative and bring your A-game!

Rules & Registration

Step into the spotlight and turn up the charm at Soonercon’s Risqué Cosplay Contest — a playful, fashion-show-style competition where confidence, creativity, and a little bit of mischief take center stage!

Strut your stuff, tease the audience, and maybe even bribe the judges (all in good fun, of course). Whether you’re rocking a sultry solo or bringing a bold group performance, this contest is all about dazzling the crowd while keeping it classy.

With just 30 seconds to wow the room, contestants can flirt, flaunt, and have a blast — just remember no bits showing! It’s all about the art of the tease, so bring your best game, your most creative bribes, and a whole lot of personality.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Then register now and get ready to sizzle on stage!

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Prize-winning Categories:

  • Celestial Charmer: This one’s for the folks who’ve got that effortless pull. You step on stage and everyone’s eyes are just on you. It’s not just the outfit—it’s the whole vibe.

  • Zero-Gravity Stunner: If your look makes people forget where they are for a second, this is your category. We’re talking floaty, bold, and totally out of this world.

  • Supernova Sensation: This award’s for the ones who blow the roof off—in the best way. Big energy, loud looks, and a moment nobody’s forgetting anytime soon.

Winner to receive a sash, Soonercon 34 (2026) weekend membership, $150 Romantix Gift Card and even more swag.

Rules:

  1. Age Requirement:
        • All participants must be 18 years or older. Proper ID must be provided.
  2. Attire Guidelines:
        • Costumes must be sexy but cannot include actual nudity.
        • Contestants may “strip” layers of clothing during their performance but must remain in a final layer that covers all private areas.
        • All bathing suit areas, regardless of gender, need to remain covered at all times.
  3. Performance Guidelines:
        • Each performance is limited to 30 seconds on stage.
        • Contestants may interact with the judges playfully and offer “bribes” to gain favor. Bribes can be as simple as blowing a kiss, handing over a prop, or offering something lighthearted.
        • Bribes are encouraged but not required.
        • Performances should remain fun and flirtatious, avoiding overly explicit or vulgar gestures.
  4. Prohibited Items and Actions:
        • No real or simulated sexual acts or gestures.
        • No use of real weapons or dangerous props.
        • No liquids, glitter, confetti, or substances that may damage the stage or pose a hazard to other contestants.
  5. Groups and Solo Performances:
        • Both solo participants and groups are welcome.
        • Groups must adhere to the same 30-second time limit.
  6. Judging Criteria:
        • Creativity: How inventive and bold is the costume/performance?
        • Stage Presence: How engaging and confident is the contestant?
        • Entertainment Value: Did the performance captivate the audience and judges?
        • Bribery Creativity: How fun and unique were the contestant’s bribes?
  7. Consent and Respect:
        • Contestants must maintain respect for the judges, audience, and other participants.
        • Any unwanted physical contact will result in immediate disqualification.
  8. Technical Details:
        • Contestants will perform to pre-selected music provided by the event organizers.
        • Contestants are responsible for bringing and removing any props used during their performance.
  9. Registration:
        • All participants must register before the contest, providing their name(s) and a brief description of their performance.
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Notes for Contestants:

  • Be daring, creative, and have fun!
  • Bribing the judges is part of the show, so think outside the box, even if it’s as simple as a wink or a playful gesture.
  • Remember: This contest is about teasing, not crossing boundaries. Keep it classy and entertaining!

Note: While this event focuses on mature themes in cosplay, all attendees are expected to follow Soonercon Rules and Policies for respect, consent, and photography.