Applications for the 2026 Cosplay Masquerade will open on Friday, April 10 at 7pm for both Performance and Craftsmanship via Eventeny. Rules and event information can be found at tekko.us/cosplay
Tekko is pleased to welcome craftsmanship judge Kiwi Ninamori! A passionate cosplayer from North Carolina, Kiwi Ninamori strives to promote positivity, inclusion, and good sportsmanship in the cosplay community!
Photo: Midday Enchantments Photography
Tekko welcomes @tarasands.com ! Tara is known for her over 50 roles in “Pokemon”, as well as Biscuit in “Hunter x Hunter”, Mokuba in “Yu-Gi-Oh!”, Kari in “Digimon Adventure Tri”, Anna in “Shaman King”, Momo, Utahime & Young Panda in “Jujutsu Kaisen”, Kyu in “Bungo Stray Dogs”, Kilo & Bay in “Nikke”
Vendor applications for Tekko 2026 are now open! The application will be open until Monday May 25th at 11:59PM. Applications will be reviewed and approved on a rolling basis. See tekko.us/vendors for more information and a link to the application in Eventeny.
Tekko is pleased to welcome our first performance judge: LeeTheLeef! Lee is a cosplay performer and content creator who strives to reach the hearts of the people they perform for and connect with, growing a little more with each video and each performance!
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Uta: Michael Hall (fyxsiusstudios)
Hey yinz! Quick hotel update; Friday thru Monday are the ONLY nights now available at the Westin, so BOOK ASAP! More hotel blocks coming soon!
Book at the Westin here: tinyurl.com/38mxvmee
🌴 Attention Travelers!! 🌴 Today is the last day to book a room in our hotel block before departing. That info is on our website, tekko.us/cruise. Starting Feb. 23rd at 12am, check in opens through the Royal Caribbean app or their website. More info coming soon!
📣 We have arrived! We’re visiting our friends at Anime Crossroads in Plainfield, IN this weekend. 🎉 Stop by our table to learn more about Tekko and subscribe to our email newsletter for a Tekko badge ribbon and a chance to win a pair of General badges. See you there! 🌟
📣 We have arrived! We’re visiting our friends at Anime Night at Spirit Pittsburgh this weekend. 🎉 Stop by our table to learn more about Tekko and subscribe to our email newsletter for a Tekko badge ribbon and a chance to win a pair of General badges. See you there! 🌟
🎲 Calling all adventurers! Tekko no Bokken is bringing tabletop RPGs to Tekko this July — and we need heroes (and GMs)!
⚔️ Play Daggerheart, D&D, Pathfinder, Avatar Legends & more. 🌸 All experience levels welcome. Come roll some dice!
Better than the first day of Rita's, Tekko 2026 Panel Applications are now open! Apply here, www.eventeny.com/events/appli... , and be sure to check our new reimbursement policy. Applications close April 25th.
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Tidus: marlo.louden
Gilgamesh: amiephotos
Tekko is pleased to welcome JackErufu as a craftsmanship judge! An Ohio-based, craftsmanship award–winning cosplayer with over a decade of experience, JackErufu is passionate about sharing skills and inspiring others to find joy in cosplay both as a craft and a community.
📣 The Street Team is on the move! We’re visiting our friends at Anime Night at Spirit PGH this Friday. 🎉 Stop by our table to learn more about Tekko and subscribe to our email newsletter for a Tekko badge ribbon and a chance to win a pair of General badges. See you there! 🌟
📣 The Street Team is on the move! We’re visiting our friends at Anime Crossroads in Plainfield, IN this weekend. 🎉 Stop by our table to learn more about Tekko and subscribe to our email newsletter for a Tekko badge ribbon and a chance to win a pair of General badges. See you there! 🌟
Dokibird locked her iron sights onto Pittsburgh and is coming to Tekko 2026! She has a strong love for gaming in general, especially shooters and retro games. She streams a mix of gameplay, collaborations with other talents, & interactive chatting sessions on Youtube & Twitch.
Happy Valentines Day, from all of us at Team Tekko! We have a very special guest announcement coming out in a few hours - Just 'cause we love yinz so much! Keep yinz eyes peeled, n'at! ❤️ 🤖
Enticed by the amazing local cosplay community, @uptowncosplay.bsky.social returns to Tekko! Hailing from the PNW, Uptown Cosplay has found their passion in bringing beloved characters to life since starting their cosplay journey in 2012, with over a decade of training in costuming, dance, & acting.
📣 We have arrived! We’re visiting our friends at #Katsucon in National Harbor, MD this weekend. 🎉 Stop by our table to learn more about Tekko and subscribe to our email newsletter for a Tekko badge ribbon and a chance to win a pair of General badges. See you there! 🌟
📣 The Street Team is on the move! We’re visiting our friends at Katsucon in National Harbor, MD this weekend. 🎉 Stop by our table to learn more about Tekko and subscribe to our email newsletter for a Tekko badge ribbon and a chance to win a pair of General badges. See you there! 🌟
We have been working on a lot of things behind the scenes and we are ready to share some exciting news with you! First up, is something that attendees has been asking to bring back for a LONG time. This is something that is going to go quick and more info to come in the future.
We know you guys are very excited about this announcement! Here is some info we can share with you right now. Please check back on our social media platforms for more updates to come.
Interested and want to join us? Rules/regs for this event and the application can be found here: www.eventeny.com/events/appli...
It's the return of the idol event that's a bit more risqué - applications are now open for Idols After Dark! This event is open to all idols who want to perform that may want to perform songs meant for a more adult audience. Join us - idols deserve to let their hair down, too!
By the way, yinzers - we still have rooms available at the Westin from **THURSDAY TO MONDAY** - Click on the link below, change the first day to Thursday, and check it out!
www.marriott.com/event-reserv...
.. offer the Drury discount block for Tekko 2026. We're so grateful for your understanding, and we hope you stay tuned for more hotel news coming soon! 🏨 🛏️ (2/3)
Hey yinz! We heard you guys about the Drury, and we come with news... Unfortunately, we will not be offering a discount block with the Drury Hotel Pittsburgh this year. Tekko attendees are more than welcome to book with the Drury at their normal rates, but unfortunately, we are not able to.. (1/2)
📣 We have arrived! We’re visiting our friends at Setsucon in Altoona, PA this weekend. 🎉 Stop by our table to learn more about Tekko and subscribe to our email newsletter for a Tekko badge ribbon and a chance to win a pair of General badges. See you there! 🌟
Let your hair down and show off your love for your biases - our Kpop Cover Fest applications are now open! Hosted by Stage Uzume, we welcome all forms of kpop performance to apply for a spot in our cover festival.
Apply here: www.eventeny.com/events/appli...
🚨 Attention Travelers!!! 🚨
We are excited to announce that we have an offical hotel block for those needing a place to stay before we set sail. The block is at the Radisson Resort at Port with transportation options. Plus, cabins are still available! Please visit tekko.us/cruise for more info.
