Central AB Nerd Expo – February 21 & 22, 2026
Red Deer’s BIGGEST nerd weekend is almost here! 🎮✨ Cosplay, gaming, comedy, LARP, tournaments, characters, tons of shopping, and more — all under one roof!
🛍 30+ Vendor & Artist Booths
Comics • collectibles • fan art • prints • geek merch • handmade goodies • cosplay supplies • accessories • apparel • and so much more!
Come hunt for treasures, support local creators, and fill your bags with the perfect nerdy finds.
Two full days of nerdy goodness:
Saturday, Feb 21
Massive highlight: The 404s Improv Comedy (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
Straight from Edmonton (with Calgary & Toronto roots!) — live, high-energy geek improv comedy perfect for fans of anime, games, pop culture, and pure chaos. You do NOT want to miss this! 😂🎭
Tournaments & Gaming — sign up now at
https://chicklets-104760.square.site/
Saturday
Pokémon Standard Constructed TCG: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Settlers of Catan: 12:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sunday
Magic the Gathering Commander: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Beyblade Invitational: 1:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Game Shows (Saturday & Sunday – full schedule coming soon!)
Brought to you by FALL Con — expect buzzers, challenges, crowds cheering, and ridiculous fun!
All Weekend Long
Free Play Board Game Room sponsored by FALL Con — grab a table, learn new games, finish campaigns, play classics — zero cost, all weekend! ♟️🃏
Potion Making Classes with Drifting Door
Character Meet & Greets with Character Birthday Parties — face painting, balloon animals, glitter tattoos, games, photo ops, kindness & fun! (Both days)
→ Who do you hope they show up as? Comment your dream character below! 🎈✨
RD Beyblade — learn the game, pick up new blades, battle & more
Union Arena AB — learn & play the hottest new TCG in the space
Central Alberta Speedcubing Club — watch pros solve cubes lightning-fast & try it yourself
Alberta Ghost Busters — raising awareness & busting ghosts (who ya gonna call?)
Alberta Starfleet / USS Cerebus — Star Trek fans! Come learn about the group, get the sub-space frequency link, and connect
Red Stags of Reddeer — medieval LARP group with high-impact foam weapons & real armour
Red Deer Masquerade LARP Group — experience epic live-action roleplay, socialize, and play in a welcoming troupe
Mount Crom Armouries — historical + fantastical crafted gear for fandoms, combat sports, film/TV & more (Red Deer based!)
Cyclone Cosplay — chat cosplay tips, growth, education, and the art of costume creation
Sunday, Feb 22 – COSPLAY DAY!
Masquerade Cosplay Competition – All Day!
Youth (under 16), All Ages, and Pair/Team divisions
Novice, Intermediate & Master levels
Bought, custom, and original characters all welcome
Prizes, Fan Favorite vote, certificates
Free entry for anyone in costume both days!
(Pre-register now – spots limited!)
Come for the tournaments, stay for the comedy, board games, characters, LARP chats, cosplay stage, vendor hall, and community vibes.
Bring friends, family, everyone — let’s make this the nerdiest weekend Central Alberta has ever seen!
FREE ADMISSION BOTH DAYS IF YOU ARRIVE IN COSTUME!
Who are you most excited to see/do/meet/shop? Drop it in the comments + tag your squad!
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