Castle Cosplay Night XVI- Villain Vogue August 1 2026

Join Us for an Unforgettable Night of Cosplay! 🎭✨

Event Details:
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and villainy at Escape the Vault's next installment of Castle Cosplay Night! Mark your calendars for August 1, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00! 🗓️

Featuring:

• Jack Rozsa, Creative Loafing’s Best Cosplayer from 2019-2024, along with esteemed guest judges Phantombytes and Crabbyfins.
• A thrilling performance and gogo acts with special guest Alistair Graves! 🎤💃

We invite adventurers, heroes, princesses, and villains alike to celebrate the characters we love to hate! Join us in exploring iconic realms such as Maleficent’s Forbidden Mountain, Gotham City, and Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza! 🌌😈

Age Restrictions:

• 18+ admitted with valid government-issued ID, 21+ to drink 🍹

Music:

• DJ Tom Gold spinning in the Ballroom 🎶
• DJ Sean rocking the patio 🎧

Cost:

• General Admission: $25
• VIP Access: $50 (includes exclusive early entry to the dungeon from 21:00 to 22:30) 🔒

Costume Contest Categories:

• Best in Show: $200 cash prize
• Best Duo/Group: $200 cash prize
• Best Screen Accuracy: $100 cash prize
• Best Prop, Special FX, Wig, or Armor: $100 cash prize
• Judge’s Choices: Unique awards chosen by each judge!
• Most Creative: Celebrating original characters and imaginative designs
• Honorable Mentions: Recognizing standout costumes! 🎖️

Guidelines:

• Costumes must be street legal, and weapons must conform to state and federal laws. Orange tips for toy weapons, no projectiles, and no real blades or bats allowed. 🚫🗡️
• No hate symbols of any kind permitted. Please respect the space and our community—cosplay is not consent!
• The Castle has a ZERO tolerance policy for drug use and underage drinking!
• Shoes are required: open-toed shoes allowed, but not recommended. Skates are prohibited! 🥿

For those just there for a good time, costume is optional! We hope to see you in your fantastic creations! 🌟

🔗 Event Link
📍 Address: 2004 N 16th St, Tampa, FL 33605

Please Remember: Tip the hardworking venue staff who make everything possible! 💖