Baltimore Comic-Con Announces Inaugural Cosplay Photography Contest

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - August 27, 2024 - The Baltimore Comic-Con and the Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore have once again joined forces to proudly present something new: the Cosplay Photography Contest! This event will showcase the talents of those who make the magic behind the camera by bringing our favorite cosplays to life! We are thrilled to welcome back Hard Rock Cafe Baltimore as our 2024 Cosplay events sponsor, bringing back the internationally-recognized pop cultural brand and destination as the partner for one of the convention’s premier events. The Baltimore Comic-Con will be held the weekend of September 20-22, 2024 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Tickets for admission to the event are available now!

Baltimore Comic-Con Cosplay Photography Contest

The Cosplay Photography Contest is an opportunity for Photographers to submit their best photographs of Cosplayers. The Cosplay Photography Contest is being held on Sunday, September 21st at 2pm in the ballroom on the 4th floor. All participants must be registered for the contest to be eligible to compete. The Cosplay Photography Contest registration is available online HERE.

There will be no day of, in-person registration.

PRIZES

Overall Best Cosplay Photo (Best in Show)

Think Tank Perception 15 Backpack Camera Bag ($199 value) from our gift sponsor, Service Photo (3838 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211)

Comics and Graphic Novel Swag Bag

Hard Rock Cafe Gift Card

Free admission to the 2025 Baltimore Comic-Con!

1st place - Think Tank Perception 15 Backpack Camera Bag ($199 value) from our gift sponsor, Service Photo (3838 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21211)

Free admission to the 2025 Baltimore Comic-Con!

Runner Up - Comics and Graphic Novel Swag Bag

Hard Rock Cafe Gift Card

The Baltimore Comic-Con would like to thank Service Photo for their generous sponsorship of our inaugural Cosplay Photography Contest awards -- please follow their social media!

Instagram - @service.photo

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/servicephotobaltimore/

You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@servicephoto

Click Here to Register

Parking

We recommend booking convenient and affordable parking in advance through SpotHero, the nation's leading parking reservations app.

To reserve your parking spot, visit the Baltimore Comic-Con SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

I Will See You in Baltimore September 20-22 2024

Tickets that are now on sale include:

Weekend
Friday only
Saturday only
Sunday only
VIP
Creator Fan Packages

As always, children 10 and under are free with a paid adult admission!

Click Here to Buy Your Tickets

In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Ringo Awards, programming, and more. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook pages, and follow us on YouTube, TikTok, BlueSky, and Snapchat.

Contact Information

Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:

press@baltimorecomiccon.com - for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution

registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com - for inquiries about submitted registrations

general@baltimorecomiccon.com- for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries

About Hard Rock®:

Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 68 countries spanning 241 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues, and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook, and Internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world’s largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2021, Hard Rock was awarded the Top Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry by Forbes, designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal and named the top performing hotel brand in J.D. Power’s North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine’s Best Employers for Diversity and a Top Employer for Women. Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos also received first place ranking in the 2020 Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group. Hard Rock destinations are located in international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world’s first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, Global Gaming’s 2020 Property of the Year. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.

About The Baltimore Comic-Con

The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 25th year of bringing the comic book industry to the mid-Atlantic area. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

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