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.

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Star Wars-ing: Star Wars at Wizard World New Orleans

Friday night, there were two panels that discussed Star Wars.  The first panel, led by fans,  debated the question of […]

Fan Conventions: Life Inside the Nerdy Event Circuit, Fan Expo, Fan Expo New Orleans

What It’s Like Being on a Fan Convention Panel: My Experience at Wizard World New Orleans

As longtime fan convention attendees, we’ve always been the ones sitting in the audience, eagerly listening to panels, meeting celebrity

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Star Wars-Ing: Wizard World New Orleans Will Host a Carrie Fisher Tribute Panel

At 3:30, Wizard World New Orleans will host a panel that will pay tribute to Carrie Fisher.  Location hasn’t been

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