Sunshine City Scare

Sunshine City Scare A new breed of horror convention held in St. Petersburg.

Vendor Booths 90% Sold Out for Florida’s Official Halloween PrequelVendor booths for Sunshine City Scare are already 90%...
06/16/2026

Vendor Booths 90% Sold Out for Florida’s Official Halloween Prequel

Vendor booths for Sunshine City Scare are already 90% sold out. If you've been thinking about joining us August 15–16, now is the time to secure your spot. Don't wait until the remaining spaces are gone.

Plus, every vendor receives exclusive benefits you won't find at most conventions. Fandom Shopping Rewards encourages attendees to spend more with participating vendors, your Con Map Profile gives your business space on our event website before and during the event, and event-branded social media templates help you promote your booth on Facebook and Instagram.

👉 Apply today https://sunshinecityscare.floridacomiccons.com/apply-scs26/

Celebrate Cosplay rewards attendees simply for showing up in cosplay and being part of the SCS26 horror cosplay communit...
06/15/2026

Celebrate Cosplay rewards attendees simply for showing up in cosplay and being part of the SCS26 horror cosplay community. Cosplayers will receive a raffle ticket upon entry for a chance to win prizes like VIP tickets to future events, free hotel stays, and other cosplay-friendly giveaways. Raffles held before the cosplay contests each day.

It’s part of our 10 horror cosplay experiences. Read the full blog and explore all 10 horror cosplay experiences coming to SCS26 https://sunshinecityscare.floridacomiccons.com/10-cosplay-experiences/

📍 Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
📅 August 15-16, 2026
🎟️Get tickets today https://sunshinecityscare.floridacomiccons.com/tickets/

.of.fire.cosplay .cos .cos

Name: CHISMES Gabby x Cosplay x Anime/Gaming Content 🌸 🇯🇲 CLASS: Oracle PASSIVE: PremonitionSURVIVAL ODDS: 9/10“The warn...
06/15/2026

Name: CHISMES Gabby x Cosplay x Anime/Gaming Content 🌸 🇯🇲
CLASS: Oracle
PASSIVE: Premonition
SURVIVAL ODDS: 9/10
“The warnings were clear. The signs were obvious. The curse was avoidable. Chismes knew all of this before the con even started. Unfortunately, nobody ever listens.”
SPECIAL TRAIT: dangerous deal. Trade Health for warning signs. 1% chance of fatal visions

NAME: Sarah Brunner “lil Witch-hisss”🐈‍⬛CLASS: Midnight TemptressPASSIVE: black cat sensesSURVIVAL ODDS: 8/10“The killer...
06/14/2026

NAME: Sarah Brunner “lil Witch-hisss”🐈‍⬛
CLASS: Midnight Temptress
PASSIVE: black cat senses
SURVIVAL ODDS: 8/10
“The killer had a flawless plan until lil w. entered the scene. Now he’s sided with a witch. Suddenly, alliances crumble,
and the con lights go out.”
SPECIAL TRAIT: Charm effects stack
over time.

Don’t forget to get your tickets 🎟️
…Before it’s to late 🪦
➖🔪➖
CHOOSE YOUR COSPLAYER
SAVE 10%
SURVIVE IF YOU CAN
➖💀➖
Featured Cosplayers
➖
Our Senior Cosplay Guests 🧛🏻‍♀️
🩸star
🩸 Max Brandes
🩸
🩸 @ evilted_channel
🩸 Beyond
🩸 Sarah Brunner
Emerging Guest Cosplayers 🧟
🦴 River Perrini
🦴 Gabby x Cosplay x Anime/Gaming Content 🌸 🇯🇲
🦴 chelseedee & PokéKid Cosplay
🦴 ~🎸🤘🦾Metal Mazzy🦾🤘🎸~
🦴 Open Flesh
🦴 Harlow Jewel
🦴 Arsenic Orchid
🦴 JC Productions
➖🦴➖
❓Want to Join Us?❓
♦️Panels OPEN (all fandom themes accepted).
♦️ Volunteer Positions OPEN
♦️ Vendor & Artist Booths OPEN
♦️ Cosplay Contests OPEN
♦️ Lip Synch Contest OPEN
♦️ Tickets AVAILABLE
➖💀➖
•SUNSHINE CITY SCARE RETURNS AUGUST 15-16
•2026 Theme: Five Nights At Freddy’s 🐻
•new venue: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
➖💀➖

NAME: CLASS: Small Town Final GirlPASSIVE: Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool“Raised on campfire stories and bad weather, The Sta...
06/13/2026

NAME:
CLASS: Small Town Final Girl
PASSIVE: Mama Didn’t Raise No Fool
“Raised on campfire
stories and bad weather,
The Star knows exactly what happens when someone says ‘I’ll be right back.’
Unlike the others, she never says it.”
SURVIVAL RATING: 10/10
SPECIAL TRAIT: Cannot be effected by “trickster” trait or passive“peer pressure”
Don’t forget to get your tickets 🎟️
…Before it’s to late 🪦
➖🔪➖
CHOOSE YOUR COSPLAYER
SAVE 10%
SURVIVE IF YOU CAN
➖💀➖
Featured Cosplayers
➖
Our Senior Cosplay Guests 🧛🏻‍♀️
🩸star
🩸 Max Brandes
🩸
🩸 @ evilted_channel
🩸 Beyond
🩸 Sarah Brunner
Emerging Guest Cosplayers 🧟
🦴 River Perrini
🦴 Gabby x Cosplay x Anime/Gaming Content 🌸 🇯🇲
🦴 chelseedee & PokéKid Cosplay
🦴 ~🎸🤘🦾Metal Mazzy🦾🤘🎸~
🦴 Open Flesh
🦴 Harlow Jewel
🦴 Arsenic Orchid
🦴 JC Productions
➖🦴➖
❓Want to Join Us?❓
♦️Panels OPEN (all fandom themes accepted).
♦️ Volunteer Positions OPEN
♦️ Vendor & Artist Booths OPEN
♦️ Cosplay Contests OPEN
♦️ Lip Synch Contest OPEN
♦️ Tickets AVAILABLE
➖💀➖
•SUNSHINE CITY SCARE RETURNS AUGUST 15-16
•2026 Theme: Five Nights At Freddy’s 🐻
•new venue: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
➖💀➖

06/12/2026

Fandom in Focus celebrates the photographers and videographers capturing the cinematic side of horror cosplay culture at Sunshine City Scare 2026. From dramatic cosplay photography to convention reels, edits, and horror-inspired visual storytelling, this contest is designed for creators competing for cash prizes, trophies, and recognition. Sponsored by Florida Comic Cons.

🎥 Learn more and apply for a media pass here: https://sunshinecityscare.floridacomiccons.com/fandom-in-focus/

📍 Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
📅 August 15-16, 2026

The Fandom in Focus Videography Division celebrates creators who bring horror cosplay culture to life through cinematic ...
06/10/2026

The Fandom in Focus Videography Division celebrates creators who bring horror cosplay culture to life through cinematic video content. From dramatic cosplay edits and convention recaps to TikTok-style reels and atmospheric horror visuals, this division spotlights videographers creating both horizontal and vertical content inspired by fandom and cosplay while competing for cash prizes, trophies, and recognition. Sponsored by Florida Comic Cons, your source for fan convention calendar and news.

Learn more about both divisions and apply for a media pass here https://sunshinecityscare.floridacomiccons.com/fandom-in-focus/

📍 Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
📅 August 15-16, 2026
🎟️Get tickets today https://sunshinecityscare.floridacomiccons.com/tickets/

NAME: JASECORPCLASS: Animatronic bard slayerPASSIVE: Night Shift VeteranSURVIVAL ODDS: 9/10“The security cameras fail. ...
06/10/2026


NAME: JASECORP
CLASS: Animatronic bard slayer
PASSIVE: Night Shift Veteran
SURVIVAL ODDS: 9/10
“The security cameras fail. The power goes out. The animatronics begin moving. For everyone else, it’s a nightmare. For JaseCorp, it’s Tuesday. By sunrise, the tunes are killer and victims have been added to the maintenance report.”
SPECIAL TRAIT: Haunted machines fight on their side.
Don’t forget to get your tickets 🎟️
…Before it’s to late 🪦
➖🔪➖
CHOOSE YOUR COSPLAYER
SAVE 10%
SURVIVE IF YOU CAN
➖💀➖
Featured Cosplayers
➖
Our Senior Cosplay Guests 🧛🏻‍♀️
🩸
🩸
🩸
🩸 @ evilted_channel
🩸
🩸
Emerging Guest Cosplayers 🧟
🦴 .of.fire.cosplay
🦴 .cos
🦴 &
🦴
🦴
🦴 .cos
🦴
🦴
➖🦴➖
❓Want to Join Us?❓
♦️Panels OPEN (all fandom themes accepted).
♦️ Volunteer Positions OPEN
♦️ Vendor & Artist Booths OPEN
♦️ Cosplay Contests OPEN
♦️ Lip Synch Contest OPEN
♦️ Tickets AVAILABLE
➖💀➖
•SUNSHINE CITY SCARE RETURNS AUGUST 15-16
•2026 Theme: Five Nights At Freddy’s 🐻
•new venue: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
➖💀➖

NAME: POKEKIDCLASS: Chainsaw NegotiatorPASSIVE: Unlimited EnergySURVIVAL ODDS: 7/10“Nobody is entirely sure whether Pok...
06/09/2026


NAME: POKEKID
CLASS: Chainsaw Negotiator
PASSIVE: Unlimited Energy
SURVIVAL ODDS: 7/10
“Nobody is entirely sure
whether Pokekid is helping
defeat the monster
or accidentally creating
a second one. Either way,
things explode, several walls
disappear, and somehow the
day is saved.”
SPECIAL TRAIT: Can weaponize
pure chaos!
Don’t forget to get your tickets 🎟️
…Before it’s to late 🪦
➖🔪➖
CHOOSE YOUR COSPLAYER
SAVE 10%
SURVIVE IF YOU CAN
➖💀➖
Featured Cosplayers
➖
Our Senior Cosplay Guests 🧛🏻‍♀️
🩸
🩸
🩸
🩸 @ evilted_channel
🩸
🩸
Emerging Guest Cosplayers 🧟
🦴 .of.fire.cosplay
🦴 .cos
🦴 &
🦴
🦴
🦴 .cos
🦴
🦴
➖🦴➖
❓Want to Join Us?❓
♦️Panels OPEN (all fandom themes accepted).
♦️ Volunteer Positions OPEN
♦️ Vendor & Artist Booths OPEN
♦️ Cosplay Contests OPEN
♦️ Lip Synch Contest OPEN
♦️ Tickets AVAILABLE
➖💀➖
•SUNSHINE CITY SCARE RETURNS AUGUST 15-16
•2026 Theme: Five Nights At Freddy’s 🐻
•new venue: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront
➖💀➖

Fans Come Ready to Buy for Halloween- vendor booths still available.From décor and apparel to collectibles, jewelry, pro...
06/09/2026

Fans Come Ready to Buy for Halloween- vendor booths still available.

From décor and apparel to collectibles, jewelry, props, and more. Sunshine City Scare is Florida's Official Halloween Prequel, bringing together Halloween fans, horror lovers, and cosplay enthusiasts for a full weekend of shopping and entertainment. Vendor booths are now available.

Plus, every vendor receives exclusive benefits you won't find at most conventions. Fandom Shopping Rewards encourages attendees to spend more with participating vendors, your Con Map Profile gives your business space on our event website before and during the event, and event-branded social media templates help you promote your booth on Facebook and Instagram.

👉 Apply today https://sunshinecityscare.floridacomiccons.com/apply-scs26/

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