Costume Contest

Take a photo of yourself in costume at The Big Ohio Book Con! Enter your photo. Then, vote for your favorite costumes below!

Photo submissions close at 7 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, June 29.

Voting is open until Friday, July 11 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.

The winner will be contacted via email to collect the grand prize! (Yes, we will ship!)

Please note: To be included in the voting lineup, your photo MUST be taken somewhere at The Big Ohio Book Con.

View the gallery of Costume Contest participants in the gallery below. Tap on a photo to open the slideshow. Tap the heart to vote on the costume.

You can only vote once per image. However, you can vote for as many costumes as you'd like!

Book Club Discussion

Read The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan before The Big Ohio Book Con.

Then, join us for a Book Discussion on Sunday, June 29 from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. at the OBD Stage.

Prizes awarded during participation!

Black Cat Main Stage

Welcome Ceremony

Saturday, June 28 | 10 a.m.

Say hi to the Black Cat and Ohio Bookdragons team and win FREE merch!

OBD Stage

Confession 4 Launch Party

Saturday, June 28 | 4 p.m.

Be one of the first 30 people to the Party with Sarah Forester Davis to get a FREE swag bag and treats!

Black Cat Main Stage

Bookish Bingo w/ Black Cat

Sunday, June 29 | 9 a.m.

Breakfast starts at 8:30, and Bingo starts at 9 a.m. Play to win prizes! All attendees welcome!

OBD Stage

Bookish Trivia

Sunday, June 29 | 11 a.m.

Play solo or get a team together to play Bookish Trivia and win fun prizes!

OBD Stage

Book Club Discussion

Sunday, June 29 | 5:15 p.m.

Read The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan and join the discussion. Prizes for participation!

Black Cat Main Stage

Closing Giveaways

Sunday, June 29 | 6:30 p.m.

Say goodbye to Black Cat, OBD, and other attendees & snag some FREE last-minute merch before leaving!

Join in on the fun! Secure your tickets to The Big Ohio Book Con today!