Cosplay at the Expo
Saturday, November 8, 2025
Calling all costume artists and cosplayers!
Whether you’re a historical figure, a princess, a hero or heroine, a villain or side-kick, come strut your stuff and enjoy a bit of Cosplay fun. Plus shop for fabric, tools and discover what's new in the sewing world today.
Wear your Cosplay for FREE General Admission on Saturday
Come to the registration desk on Saturday, show off your period costume or cosplay, and receive FREE general admission.
Walk the Runway in Costume
Commentated by Ashlee Kalthoff of Disfusional Studios
Ashley will share their Cosplay experiences and narrate you along a journey of costume art created by fellow Expo attendees.
Cosplayers, Reenactors, and Costumers are invited to walk the runway on Saturday at 3:00 on the Expo Stage.
Ashlee Kalthoff
Disfusional Studios - Creative Director
disfusional.com
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Originally from Southeast Michigan, Disfusional Studios’ lead designer and fabricator, Ashlee Kalthoff, has been creating and showing her artwork since 2005. After receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design (with concentration studies in welding and painting), Ashlee has applied her traditional artistic background to costume and prop fabrication, and graphic design. Through artistic collaborations Disfusional Studios has been able to bring their creations out of the studio to many midwest conventions and through Twitch, around the world. Through these associations, she has worked with video game companies, sewing outfitters, international make-up brands, and more.
Since 2012, Disfusional Studios has won many cosplay ‘Best in Show’, and craftsmanship titles around the Great Lakes region. Her attention to detail and advanced sewing and fabrication techniques have allowed her creations to stand in the spotlight again and again. To further her commitment to the craft and culture she shares build guides, construction techniques, tutorials, and general advice and information to whomever asks. Many of her live streams show the complete process from start to finish on various creations from special effects make-up, cosplay and prop fabrication, and graphic art. As a former educator, Kalthoff imparts wisdom on anyone who shows interest in her creations.
Everyone who walks the runway is eligible to win a swag bag.
Click HERE to register by Saturday, November 8h at 11:00am
Enter the Costume Contest and Win Cash Prizes
The contest is comprised of two divisions – Apprentice and Master. Judging begins between 1:45pm-2:00pm Saturday and final judging will happen at the Runway Show at 3:00pm. Costumes will be judged on a body. Each entrant is required to participate in the Runway Show. Please gather in the lobby near the Registration Desk anytime between 1:45pm-2:00pm.
Click HERE for Contest Entry Form and complete list of rules. Entry deadline is Saturday, November 8th at 11:00am
The Apprentice Division winner will receive $100 cash
The Master Division winner will receive $200 cash
The Judge's Choice winner will receive $25 cash
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