In 1939, Forry Ackerman walked into the First World Science Fiction Convention wearing a home-made costume inspired by "Things to Come". The rest is history. . . We love costumes AND those who wear them. Thus we encourage costumery at Xanadu Las Vegas. Here are a few guidelines: . . Costumes at Xanadu Las Vegas are broken into two categories: "Hall Costume" and "Costume Extravaganza".
HALL COSTUMES These can be patterned from any source, including your imagination but must be practical, non-edible, well constructed and suitable as clothing. Nothing must fall off, rub off, be dangerous or smell (and you know who you are!). These costumes may be worn any time of the day or night during the convention.   COSTUME EXTRAVAGANZA! Love to strut your stuff in your most far-out duds? Our stage is the place to do so whether your costume is based on your favorite movie, book or nightmare! If you have questions, please contact ME. Be prepared to strut your stuff in front of your admiring fans! Your costume must be fit through a normal doorway, may not be more than 7 foot tall, fall apart nor show anything that isn't normally visable on a public beach. . . . You might also consider the time tested:
ROTSLER'S RULES OF COSTUMING!
Here's how it works (it says here). You will download and print your costume ID sheet (or pick one up at the convention). It will identify you and your costume with a brief description which you have clearly typed or lettered by hand. As you wait in line back stage, consider what you are about to do in front of an audience. This is a visual show and there will be no micophones! Handing your form to the host, he will begin reading. . . YOU'RE ON!! When done, scoot offstage to the thunderous applause of hundreds of admiring onlookers. Once off-stage, if you wish, you may move to the photo area to please the paparazzi.   AWARD This Costume Extravaganza will be judged by our Guests of Honor who will decide on winners in Best of Show! And yes, there will be an award!   By participating in any costumery during Xanadu Las Vegas, you agree to abide by these rules and Nevada Laws.
By attending these events, you give your permission to have your picture taken by anybody to do with what they will.   Costume Rules for Nevada Keep in mind we are guests in a Las Vegas Hotel / Casino where certain simple, yet unbreakable rules apply.
There are NO WEAPONS realistic or otherwise of any kind to be worn at any time during the convention. It is AGAINST THE LAW in Nevada to wear ANY FACE COVERING on the casino floor at any time! These rules cannot be broken at any time for any reason; so help me Bugsy Siegel. DON'T MESS WITH NEVADA LAW! Should you choose to temp fate, keep in mind on your way to jail, Your convention membership will not be refunded.   Return to Top of Page