ComicCon-ing: Upcoming Local Con Updates
Monthly, we try to update you on the cons in driving distance (These are the cons we know about….let us […]
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Fan Conventions: Life Inside the Nerdy Event Circuit
At Nola Nerd Couple, convention life is more than press badges and schedules — it’s one of our favorite ways to experience fandom together as a family.
From comic cons and fan expos to live panels and special events, we attend conventions as fans first, parents always, and media partners when invited. Our coverage focuses on what it’s really like to navigate crowded show floors, meet creators and celebrities, discover incredible artists, and find meaningful, family‑friendly moments inside the chaos.
In this section, you’ll find:
- First‑hand reviews of fan conventions across the Gulf Coast, the U.S., and beyond
- Family‑focused tips for attending conventions with kids
- Our ComicCon‑ing 101 guides for newcomers and solo nerds
- Stories from artist alleys, panels, photo ops, and press rooms
- Honest reflections on accessibility, crowd management, and convention culture
Whether you’re a seasoned con‑goer or planning your very first event, this is where we share what convention life looks like when fandom, family, and curiosity collide.
Why Go to Comic Conventions
Why We Go to Comic Conventions Doing all my post-Star Wars Celebration write-ups and the podcast, I took the time to
ComicCon-ing: Mechacon New Orleans
Every nerd has their blind spot. A subject matter that they are weak on. For us, it is anime. It’s
Fan Conventions: Life Inside the Nerdy Event Circuit
ComicCon-ing: Cons This Upcoming Weekend
Each week we try to highlight some of the cons happening around the nation. PulpFest: This con is a tribute
Fan Conventions: Life Inside the Nerdy Event Circuit, Other Local Con Coverage, Pensacon
ComicCon-ing: Local Convention News
Monthly, we try to update you on the cons in driving distance a little more in-depth than our weekly con
Fan Conventions: Life Inside the Nerdy Event Circuit
Comic-Con-ing: Cons for July 20th Weekend
Of course, the biggest con is happening this weekend in San Diego. SDCC is basically ground zero for comic cons.
Fan Conventions: Life Inside the Nerdy Event Circuit, MegaCon Orlando, Podcasting, Star Wars Celebration Coverage by Nola Nerd Couple | Event Recaps & Press Insights, The Nola Nerd Couple Podcast
Episode 44: The Nola Nerd Baby, MegaCon Orlando, the MCU, Star Wars Galactic Nights and Star Wars Celebration Chicago.
We have attempted to do a podcast for quite a while, but life kept getting in the way. Having the
ComicCon-ing: Cons This Weekend
People, it’s a busy weekend for cons. Here is a brief rundown of cons happening across the nation this weekend:
Fan Conventions: Life Inside the Nerdy Event Circuit, Mississippi Comic Con, Other Local Con Coverage, Pensacon
ComicCon-ing: Con News
Mississippi Comic Con (MS Trade Mart in Jackson, Mississippi, June 23-24): We didn’t make it to the Mississippi Comic-Con this