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Sci-Fi Central
The eleventh annual Sci-Fi Central is a celebration of Fantasy!
Join us as we celebrate all things Sci-Fi and Fantasy. This event will include special demonstrations, entertainment, and more! Visitors are invited to attend in their best fantasy cosplay.
The cost to attend Sci-Fi Central is Science Central’s general admission fee. Tickets can be purchased here or at the door.
Design the Next Sci-Fi Central Poster!
Calling all artists and creative minds! During Sci-Fi Central 2026, you’ll have the chance to create an original poster inspired by our 2027 theme: Cryptids. Create your design during the event, submit it for judging, and you could see your artwork become the official poster for Sci-Fi Central 2027! Participants must submit a design concept by Oct 1st 2026. Artists of all skill levels are welcome, but participants under 18 will need parent or guardian consent.
Join us on October 3 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and show us what you’ve got!
- Must be 18+ or have parent/guardian consent
- Concept must be submitted by October 1st
- Concept must be approved before the event
- Final artwork must be created entirely during the event, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Final design can vary slightly from the approved concept
- Participant supplies their own materials
- They can request material assistance, but assistance isn’t guaranteed
- Artwork must be original
- No nudity/inappropriate content
- No AI-generated artwork or AI-generated elements
- Final work is subject to Science Central approval and judging
- Winning design becomes the official 2027 poster
- Science Central can reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, and use the winning artwork
- Science Central will announce and credit the winning artist when reasonably possible
If you are interested in participating in the poster contest, please fill out this form here. (Information managed by Science Central)
Participate in the Cosplay Contest!
Share your creativity and favorite characters in our Sci-Fi Central Cosplay Contest! Cosplayers of all ages are invited to take the stage, with separate Child and Adult categories. A panel of judges will score contestants during their 60-second stage walk, with prizes awarded to the top three winners in each contest. Adult contestants must have at least 50% of their costume components handmade to be eligible for prizes, though all registered contestants are welcome to participate in the stage walk.
Registration will be available on the day of the event until 2 p.m. or until 40 contestants are registered.
