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SUMMARY:Teen & Adult Cosplay Contest
LOCATION:Main Library\nMain Library
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DESCRIPTION:Dress up as your favorite pop culture character for a chance t
 o win a prize! Registration for the contest closes at 1 pm on August 19..\
 nhttps://akronlibrary.libnet.info/event/8851151
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>This event will be held in the Auditorium.
 </p>\n<p><strong>General Rules:&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 
 contest is open to those age 13 and up. Those under 13 may participate in 
 the Costume Parade\, which will take place while the judges are deliberati
 ng.&nbsp\;\n<ul>\n<li>There will be designated seating in the audience for
  Costume Parade participants.</li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li>This will be a runwa
 y presentation only. Contestants will each have time on stage to complete 
 a catwalk presentation\, which is enough time to pose in the middle and at
  each end of the stage.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;<br />\n<ul>\n<li>Runway style music 
 will be played to provide atmosphere and maintain an upbeat tempo.&nbsp\;&
 nbsp\;</li>\n<li>Swearing\, horseplay\, sexual humor\, flashing\, throwing
  things into the audience\, or any other inappropriate behavior will <stro
 ng>not</strong> be tolerated and the contestant(s) will be immediately rem
 oved and disqualified.</li>\n<li>Contestants must enter and exit the stage
  as shown. No running and/or jumping on or off stage.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</li>\n
 </ul>\n</li>\n<li>Costumes must be suitable for a PG audience. No bathing 
 suits\, revealing outfits\, or other clothing determined to be inappropria
 te by GeekFest staff will be permitted.</li>\n<li>Props/weapons must adher
 e to our <a href="https://www.akronlibrary.org/index.php/geekfest/geekfest
 -weapons-policy">weapons policy</a>.</li>\n<li>No flash powder\, confetti\
 , silly string\, or similar material may be used during the contest.&nbsp\
 ;&nbsp\;</li>\n<li>All contestants must be able to move their costume on t
 heir own or with their own provided assistance. Large accessories and othe
 r components are acceptable if they can be moved on your own or with your 
 own provided assistance. (Limit 2 handlers.)</li>\n<li>To request a disabi
 lity-related accommodation for the event\, please contact us at least 7 da
 ys before the event at the email/phone number at the bottom.&nbsp\;</li>\n
 <li>Footwear is required. If your character does not wear shoes\, the lack
  of accuracy will be forgiven.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</li>\n<li>Contestants must pr
 ovide a reference picture of your character for the judges. Pictures may b
 e taken from the internet\, copied/uploaded from a book\, film cover\, or 
 other source. If you need help with this part before the day of GeekFest\,
  the Library can assist you! You may also pull up a reference photo on you
 r phone during pre-judging. Reference images must be provided during pre-j
 udging and may be provided on any viable medium including\, but not limite
 d to\, paper\, phone\, or tablet.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>How to Enter:</s
 trong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill out the <a href="https://form.jotform.com/23120
 6167774154">registration form</a> online by Friday\, August 18 or in-perso
 n during GeekFest on August 19.</li>\n<li>Registration will close at 1 pm 
 on August 19.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>To learn more about GeekFest\, <a href="http
 s://www.akronlibrary.org/geekfest">check out our website</a>!</p>\n<p>Cont
 act the Teen Division at 330.643.9067 or&nbsp\;teendiv@akronlibrary.org&nb
 sp\;for more information.&nbsp\;&nbsp\;</p>\nhttps://akronlibrary.libnet.i
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