South Con has a few policies we must all follow that are necessary for the safety and comfort of everyone. We appreciate your cooperation in helping to make South Con a place that everyone can enjoy.
Code of Conduct
Attendees must respect commonsense rules for public behavior, personal interaction, common courtesy, and respect for private property. Also, enforcing the Boerne ISD Code of Conduct rules. https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1763755830/boerneisdnet/boerneisdnet/zt1ss5vm3rb6r13qod54/BISD2025-26CodeofConduct_English081825.pdf
Harassing or offensive behavior will not be tolerated. South Con reserves the right to revoke, without refund, the wristband of any attendee not in compliance with this policy. Persons finding themselves in a situation where they feel their safety is at risk or who become aware of an attendee not in compliance with this policy should immediately locate the nearest member of security or staff member so that the matter can be handled in an expeditious manner.
The South Con Information Desk is located at the front entrance. During show hours you can always find a South Con staff member or security guard at the Information Desk. Please stop by there if you have any questions or concerns.
Wristbands
You will be receiving a wristband upon entry into the event. This wristband must be worn at all times to ensure payment into the event. If you take it off you will be asked to purchase another one. Refusal to do so will result in you being removed from the event.
Costume Props Policy
All costume props must be inspected daily at one of the Costume Props Desks. The Costume Props Policy is subject to change at any time and final approval on costume props will be at the sole discretion of our Prop Safety Officers.
After your costume prop(s) have been checked, they will be tagged by security to designate that your costume prop(s) have been checked and approved. This tag must remain visible on your costume prop(s) while you are at the event. Security will escort you to the Costume Props Desk for inspection if your costume prop(s) is not tagged.
Simulated or costume props may be allowed as a part of your costume, subject to prior approval by security and compliance with the following:
All cosplay must abide by South Con’s Code of Conduct.
No functional or sharp-edged props or weapons are allowed at SOuth Con.
All costume props must conform to state and federal law.
Replica projectile costume props must be rendered inoperable and covered with brightly-colored caps.
Certain props may need to be tied to your costume in such a way that they can’t be drawn. Our Prop Safety Officers will make these determinations.
Costumes featuring stilts must be approved at the Costume Props Desk.
Realistic cosplay of first responders and/or security is not permitted.
At certain times, due to crowds and safety issues, oversized costumes may be asked to leave.
If you do not want to have your costume prop(s) inspected or tagged, or if you are not willing to comply with these policies, please do not bring your costume prop(s) to South Con.
The Costume Props Policy is subject to change at any time. Please be sure to continue to check this website closer to the event to ensure your costume prop(s) comply with the current Costume Props Policy. Please check the Cosplay Rules tab.
No Pets Allowed
If you have pets, including iguanas, parrots, boa constrictors, or other nonhuman critters, please leave them at home. South Con will not allow animals into the building except for service animals. Your service animal must be wearing an ID identifying them as a service animal, if not may not enter the event.
No Running
For the safety of all, there is absolutely no running anywhere at Comic-Con. This includes the programming rooms, the hallways and lobbies, in our outside spaces, and in the Exhibit Hall at all times, especially in the morning when we first open the hall. We understand the urgency to get to a favorite booth (or program or anime screening or event) right away, but running is a safety hazard for EVERYONE, not just the person running. People caught running may have their badges taken away from them and be ejected from the convention. Don’t run … it’s not worth it!
No Smoking, Including E-cigarettes and Vaping Products and Devices
Smoking is not allowed at any Comic-Con function or space at any time and in any location. No smoking at Comic-Con includes traditional cigarettes, any vaping products or devices (e.g., “vape pens”), E-cigarettes, pipes, and cigars. This policy includes all function, exhibit, and event spaces at the San Diego Convention Center or any other additional Comic-Con venues.
The Convention Center is a non-smoking facility. You are welcome to use the designated areas outside the building where smoking and vaping are permitted, but please be considerate of others when you do. This policy is in place not only for the comfort of attendees but also to comply with state and local ordinances prohibiting smoking at public buildings near any doorway, entrance, exit, or operable window. Please comply with this policy; noncompliance may result in ejection from the convention.
Prohibited Items
Alcohol or alcoholic beverages are not allowed inside at or on the grounds of South Con. Bag searches may be performed at the entry location. Wanding and metal detectors may be used at some locations as well. Absolutely no functioning props or weapons are allowed. Only active on-duty police officers may carry firearms within South Con. All other persons are strictly prohibited regardless of license or status.
No Bicycles, Scooters, Segways, or Hoverboards
Scooters, bicycles, Hoverboards, and Segways are not allowed on South Con grounds, including inside the building.