Formal Masquerade

The Formal Masquerade is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.

• Contestants are required to attend the Masquerade meeting at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday and should bring a completed entry form and any music they plan to use. The preferred format for music is compact disc.
• Contestants are required to take a rehearsal walk across the DemiCon stage. For the convenience of all, rehearsal walks will be scheduled by sign up. All props, music and footwear are to be brought to the rehearsal walk.
• All contestants will be required to arrive in the green room prior to the beginning of the Masquerade. Adult contestants must arrive in the green room no later than 7:00 p.m. Contestants age 13 and under should arrive in the Green Room by 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise instructed.
• There are two categories for competition and one for display.

• Apprentice - costume designed and executed primarily by someone under 13 years of age on the event date of May 4th, 2013.
• Artisan - costume designed and executed by someone 13 years of age or above on the event date of May 4th, 2013.
• Exhibition - costume worn for display / non-competitive purposes.

• The Masquerade Coordinator will be available at posted times during the convention to answer questions and assist with forms.
• Any and all prizes, ribbons and awards are at the sole discretion of the Judges.

Contests

There are a wide range of contests available at DemiCon from costumes to storytelling that all are welcome to participate.  This year we will have a few contests to match our theme. Stay tuned!

Please click the links below to learn about each contest we will be having.  

Hall Costume

Masquerade

DemiCon Fhannish Film Festival

Writing Contests

Hall Costume Contest

Greetings, lovers of the Golden Age of Science Fiction! In the proud tradition of Demicons past we will once again be having a Friday night Hall Costume contest. As always, just don your finery and strut the halls, you may be our next lucky “Best in Hall” winner! We will be following the same rules and procedures as last year, so you don’t need to stand before a judge to be considered an entrant. And again, as in last year, our wandering judges will be scouting the halls to hand out special hall awards!

 

Here’s the scoop: To be considered a Hall Costume entrant and eligible for the major awards, you must have your photo take by our photographer between 9 PM and 10:30 PM Friday night.  There you will receive your Ribbon of Participation. Only those with Ribbons of Participation are eligible for the special hall awards, which include ribbons for those who best remain in character, or what anime we like best, or super workmanship (among others). The major awards, presented during Masquerade on Saturday, include rosettes for the following: ARTIST'S CHOICE, AUTHOR'S CHOICE, FGOH'S CHOICE, and of course BEST in HALL.

 

In addition to rosettes, something special (taken straight from the annals of time) will be awarded to the lucky Hall Costume winners. Photos of this special item will be posted later on our website, www.demicon.org, but you can check the Demicon archives there to see what the lucky winners received last year!

 

 

SPECIAL HAT CONTEST

 “YOU HAT ME AT FLASH GORDON!”

In keeping with Demicons of the past three years, we are once more having a special Hat Contest! The theme of this year’s contest, of course, will be all things dedicated to science fiction’s “Golden Age” (not necessarily limited to “Flash Gordon!”) and how you can best represent your idea on a hat (or some other form of headgear)! There are subjects a-plenty out there, folks; you are limited only by your imagination! Your entry will be judged as you come for your photo!  Have fun, and do your best! As with prior hat contests, a rosette and a special prize will be awarded to one lucky winner!

Registration for Dealers Room

• Tables are now $35 each for DemiCon 24.
• A membership must be purchased separately for each person working your table. There is a limit of three tables (or table spaces) per dealer.
• You can reserve your tables by checking the box on your registration form and including the table cost with your membership payment.
• If you have already purchased your membership and wish to add a table (or three), you can e-mail us at  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
• Please remember to let us know if you have any special requirements: wall space, electricity, table space but no tables, specific number of chairs, etc.
• Tables are not "reserved" until we receive payment. If you do not know if you have sent a payment or are registered please look on the Dealer's Room Page to see the list of reserved dealers.
• Also send us your website information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we'll create a link on the main dealer page for you!
   

PLEASE NOTE: WALL SPACE IS SOLD OUT!!!!

DEALER’S ROOM LOGISTICS
The Dealer's room will be open for setup at 9:00 am Friday morning. Dealers may unload at the front door of the Holiday Inn Northwest. You will find the Dealer's Room located nearby, in the first section of the ballroom.
Dealer's Room layout

DEALER’S ROOM RULES/GUIDELINES

1. Permit and Sales Tax: The state of Iowa requires that all dealers collect and remit sales tax on dealer table purchases. If you do not have a sales tax permit you may get a temporary permit by contacting the Iowa Department of Revenue. (insert link to http://www.iowa.gov/tax/ ) Please have your tax permit with you during the convention as you will be asked to provide this information.
2. Weapons: All edged weapons and other sharp, breakable or potentially hazardous merchandise must be displayed in a safe and appropriate manner. Do not sell swords, knives, etc. to minors without the parent's permission.
3. Display: Please display any adult themed merchandise in a tasteful manner.
4. Safety: No open flames allowed (e.g. no burning of candles, incense, illudim 348, lit canons etc.) Do not "flow" your merchandise and displays into the aisles or other dealer spaces.
5. Sound: Music and Video are permitted in your dealer area, however please keep the sound to a volume that does not annoy your neighbors. If it is too loud you will be asked to turn it down.
6. Membership: All people working your table(s) must have a DemiCon membership. Badges must be worn at all times.

Contact/Registration Information

• Mailing Address:
  DemiCon 24
  P. O. Box 7572
  Des Moines, IA 50322-7572
• This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Pay Pal is operational on the registration page
• If you wish to register via mail please use this form.  Fill out for each individual attending.