Get ready, Central Alberta! 🎉 The 1st Central AB Nerd Expo is Comics, games, cosplay, and community – all under one roof in Red Deer!
Coming February 21–22, 2026 to the Red Deer Polytechnic Cenovus Centre.
This family-friendly convention will bring together fans, creators, and businesses for a weekend of comics, gaming, cosplay, and community fun. Whether you’re a collector, gamer, cosplayer, or just love nerd culture – this event is for YOU.
🌟 What’s Happening at the Expo?
🛍 24 Vendor & Artist Booths – comics, collectibles, art, and geek merch
🎮 Tabletop & Card Gaming Zone – Pokémon, Catan, Beyblade, Commander & more
🎤 Panels & Stage Programming – local artists, guest speakers, and discussions
🎭 Cosplay Contest – Youth, Adult, and Finals with prizes
👾 Drop-In Play & Trade Events – casual fun alongside tournaments
📅 Event Details
📍 Venue: Red Deer Polytechnic – Cenovus Centre (100 Donald Blvd, Red Deer, AB)
Open to the public Sat, Feb 21 – Sun, Feb 22, 2026
⏰ Times: Saturday 11 AM – 7 PM | Sunday 11 AM – 5 PM
🎟 Tickets
$6 per person
$20 per family (up to 4 people)
💡 Save $1 per person by bringing a non-perishable food item for the Red Deer Food Bank!
👉 Follow this page for announcements, vendor spotlights, panel lineups, cosplay contest info, and more as we count down to Alberta’s newest nerdy gathering!
👉 Visit our website for all the latest news:
https://chicklets-104760.square.site/central-ab-nerd-expo-feb-2026
📧 Info & Vendor Inquiries:
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