Join us for the first East Coast Convention dedicated to all aspects and genres of Cosplay! Our event unites a community of amazing and creative people. While celebrating the DIY attitude of cosplay, we create a space for sharing skills and knowledge of Cosplayers from around the world.
Cosplay America creates a space for cosplayers and cosplay enthusiasts to gather and learn. It is an educational event with a focus on providing opportunities for cosplayers to learn new techniques through various panels and workshops.
Our workshops are led by Cosplay experts who work with a variety of mediums. The workshops are made accessible to cosplayers of any level. Everyone has the opportunity to expand their skills and create a unique piece to take home.
Level-up your skills and experiment with new materials at our Premium Workshops. These unique workshops are taught by Cosplay experts from around the world. Learn more about their experiences and work at our Guest Panels and Demonstrations!
Meet and greet our Cosplay Guests. Check out the Market Expo and Fan Panels. In the party spirit? Don't miss the Saturday evening Cosplay Gala! Find all the details on our Programming page.
Put your skills to the test at our Craftsmanship Contest! Take photos in the Green Screen Photography area or the scenic places around the venue. There are tons of activities and events for you to enjoy during the con!
cosplay is a lifestyle.
a cycle of planning, gathering materials, problem solving, creating, and finishing right before the event. it’s a never-ending creative adventure.
It’s why we love it.
Cosplay America would like to thank our sponsors!
CUT/SEW is providing prizes for our craftsmanship contest and supplies for workshops. They will also be running several specialty workshops and panels. Thank you for supporting crafting education, and we look forward to seeing you at CosAm! Use code COSPLAYAMERICA to purchase discounted sewing, embroidery and overlock machines through cutsew.co until July 3rd, 2026.
Surebonder is providing supplies for our workshops, and prizes for the craftsmanship contest. Thank you Surebonder for supporting crafting education!
Sculpey is providing supplies for our workshops, and prizes for the craftsmanship contest. Thank you Sculpey for supporting crafting education!
DittoForm will be providing prizing for the craftsmanship contest as well as supporting our Cosplay Showcase. Thank you DittoForm for supporting crafting education! Catch their demo as part of Skeleton Key Cosplay's draping demo, or reserve a body scan appointment on their website to get your own DittoForm! Carol Huls, President & CEO of DittoForm Michigan LLC, will give a presentation on how her company takes a high resolution scan of your body and creates a physical model of you - with all the parts that make you you, in the places they are on you. So You can make costumes that are made precisely for You.
Purple Plum Wigs is providing supplies for our workshops, and prizes for the craftsmanship contest. Thank you Purple Plum for supporting crafting education!
Rocket Props is providing prizes for the craftsmanship contest. Thank you Rocket Props for supporting crafting education!
Folkwear is providing prizes for the craftsmanship contest. Thank you Folkwear for supporting crafting education!
KAI Scissors is providing supplies for our workshops, and prizes for the craftsmanship contest (including one-of-a-kind engraved scissors!). Thank you KAI for supporting crafting education!
Dangerous Ladies is providing prizes for the craftsmanship contest. Thank you Dangerous Ladies for supporting crafting education!
Wonderfil is providing supplies for our workshops, and prizes for the craftsmanship contest. Thank you Wonderfil for supporting crafting education! Join their discord here!
WonderFil Specialty Threads supports cosplayers and costume makers with high-quality threads designed for construction, embellishment, embroidery, appliqué, topstitching, and detailed finishing work. With thread options suited for everything from delicate details to bold decorative effects, WonderFil helps makers get more creative and intentional with their material choices. Whether you are sewing garments, adding texture, building visual impact, or refining competition-level details, WonderFil offers threads that help bring cosplay projects to life.
Jacquard is providing supplies for our workshops and prizes for the contests. Thank you Jacquard for supporting crafting education! Use coupon code COSAM at jacquardproducts.com until August 1, 2026 for 20% off paints, dyes, and more!
Famoré provided prizes for our Craftsmanship Contest as well as supplies for our workshops. Thank you Famoré for supporting crafting education!
Tandy Leather sponsored our leathercrafting workshops. Thank you for supporting crafting education Tandy Leather!
FanPowered Press provided copies of their popular cosplay crafting books to stock a library for attendees to browse at the event. Thank you FanPowered Press for supporting crafting education!
The Foamory provided supplies for our workshops, and prizes for the craftsmanship contest. Thank you Foamory for supporting crafting education!
