Big Easy Con’s Cosplay Contest and Gaming Areas
Big Easy Con will be here soon! New Orleans’s newest fan convention is shaping up to be a great experience. […]
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.
Being a Star Wars Celebration VIP
Mrs. Nola Nerd Couple’s Celebration History Anyone else having Star Wars Celebration withdrawals? After five amazing days being a Star
Big Easy Con Kicks Off Summer!
Big Easy Con – New Orleans’ Newest con As comic con fans, we are super lucky in this area. We
Awakening Our Love For Star Wars Destiny
There Was an Awakening A few years ago, Mrs. Nola Nerd’s sister (Dina) told us about Star Wars Destiny. It
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Star War Celebration 2019 Cosplay Contest
The Contest At my very first Celebration, one of the most impressive events I attended was the Cosplay Contest. I
Fan Conventions: Life Inside the Nerdy Event Circuit, Star Wars Celebration Coverage by Nola Nerd Couple | Event Recaps & Press Insights, Star Wars for Nerdy Families | News, Experiences & Guides
Our Star Wars Celebration Love Story
Life is what happens… I had plans for Star Wars Celebration. Each day I mapped out my schedule so I
Why Covering Star Wars Celebration Matters to Us
Covering Star Wars Celebration is the equivalent of making it to the Super Bowl for us. At Nola Nerd Couple,
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We Want to Skip Star Wars Celebration
We Don’t Want to Go (well, kinda) We have looked forward to this all year. Now, I want to skip
Fan Conventions: Life Inside the Nerdy Event Circuit, Star Wars Celebration Coverage by Nola Nerd Couple | Event Recaps & Press Insights, Star Wars for Nerdy Families | News, Experiences & Guides
Our Picks for Monday Panels at Star Wars Celebration Chicago
Very few cons go into Mondays. Well, at least not a Monday that doesn’t coincide with a holiday. I’ve seen