Pet Costume Contest

Save the date for the return of Tempe FanCon, an annual event featuring costume contests, artists, authors, shopping and activities for kids and adults. The 2023 festivities will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit tempepubliclibrary.org/FanCon for details.

As part of our lead-up to Tempe FanCon, TPL will have several fun programs to help get you into the superhero mood, including our pet costume contest--Wags and Whiskers! Who says cosplay is just for people? Send us a picture of your furry friend in a costume to our FanCon Facebook Event page through Jan. 11, and you could win a prize! All pets welcome. Check out all the details here.

Contest Rules

Pre-FanCon Events
Learn the basics of cosplay with community cosplay experts. Registration is not required.

Power Armor Basics
Join Nova Rune Cosplay and his sister ThermoCosplay, as they walk you through the basics of building big armor for cosplay
Jan. 14,     10-11 a.m.
Desert Willow Program Room
Ages 15+

Basic SFX Makeup for Cosplay
Join ThermoCosplay as she demonstrates how to apply non-latex makeup, including skin prep, latex-free adhesives and what to consider when attending a convention in SFX makeup.
Jan. 14,     11-Noon
Desert Willow Program Room
Ages 15+

Bruises, Blisters and Gore Makeup Class
Join United Zombies of America Head Makeup Artist Sydoney A.A. Banks to learn how to do bruises, blisters, road rash and cuts for cosplay makeup.
Jan. 21,     11-Noon
Desert Willow Program Room
Ages 15+

Tempe FanCon 2023

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