Latest Updates

 

Follow our Instagram page to stay up to date with announcements, guests, and event details.

We’re just getting started as we prepare for 2027, and there’s a lot of exciting things ahead! Follow us on social media so you don’t miss a beat. We already have a great show in the works! 

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​​Check what we have going on so far!

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Special Events and Special Guests

1. All Day: DJ Tunes

2. All Day: Pro Photo Ops

3. All Day: Live Podcast by The Fat Cat

4. Cosplay Contest: Kids, Adult, and Pro Categories

5. Battle Arena 

6. DAWG Wrestling Promo Stage

7. Martial Arts Institute Karate and Star Wars Demo

8. Gizmo Bros: Die-Cast Car Racing

9. Dart Force: Nerf Shooting Competition

10. Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Talk

11. Knights of Liberty: LudoSport Lightsaber

12. Mystic Realms: LARP Group

13. Urban Force: Lightsaber Choreography Group

14. Swords & Stories: Knights Battle Performance

15. Ghostbusters of NJ

16. Zany Geek with COBRA Throne: Photo Ops

17. 1980's and 90's Animatronics: Chuck E Cheese style FUN!

18. 501st Legion Northeast Remnant Garrison

19. Darkside Hero Cosplay: Mandalorian Cosplay

20. Mandalorian Mercs of NJ: Mandalorian Cosplay Group

21. GooseForge Props: Mandalorian Cosplay and Prop Sets

22. Martial Arts Institute

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Stage Schedule:
Coming in January 2027!

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All Day: DJ Drew

Who ya gonna call for epic vibes? DJ DREW! 

Spinning fire tracks all day long at Nerd Force Fan Fest,

DJ Drew is bringing the energy, the nostalgia, and

the beat drops that’ll keep your cape flapping and

your lightsabers swinging.

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All Day: MKW Photography - Capture Every Nerdy Moment!

Mady Wehlen will be behind the lens once again, snapping every epic pose, cosplay flex, lightsaber duel, vendor vibe, and unforgettable moment.

Whether you're rocking armor, robes, costumes, or just showing your fandom pride—Mady knows exactly how to freeze the best moments in time.

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Cosplay Contest Showdown!

Calling all heroes, villains, wizards, bounty hunters, and beyond—it's time to suit up and strut your stuff! Our epic Cosplay Contest is back and bigger than ever, featuring three spotlight categories:

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✨ Pro Division – For the master builders, seamstresses, and armor-clad legends who bring characters to life. Show us your craftsmanship and stage presence!

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🎉 Adult Division – Whether you bought it, built it, or mashed it up—if you're rocking your fandom with flair, this is your moment to shine!

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🧒 Kids Division – Tiny heroes, pint-sized princesses, and junior Jedi take the stage! Cuteness and creativity collide in this fan-favorite showcase.

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Prizes, bragging rights, and eternal nerd glory await—so bring the heat, bring the fun, and most importantly... bring the cosplay!

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Sign up at the event and let the fandom battle begin. May the best costume win!​​​​​​​

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Martial Arts Institute
🥋 Demo and Performance
Watch speed, skill, and power come to life with exciting martial arts demonstrations featuring high kicks, forms, board breaking, and dynamic performances. Plus catch special Star Wars inspired moments mixed into the action.

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Gizmo Bros
🏁 Die Cast Car Racing
Start your engines. Race die cast cars down the track, compete with friends, and see who takes home bragging rights. Fast runs, fun challenges, and surprises all weekend long.

Dart Force: Nerf
🎯 Shooting Competition • Shooting Gallery
Test your aim and challenge your friends in our Nerf competition and interactive shooting gallery. Hit the targets, rack up points, and prove your dart blasting skills.

DAWG Wrestling
🎤 Mock Interview Stage • Stage Talk Smackdown
Step into the world of pro wrestling entertainment with live interviews, character moments, trash talk, crowd interaction, and all the over the top energy you expect from wrestling personalities.

Homeward Bound Pet Adoption
🐾 Pet Talk
Meet adorable adoptable animals and learn more about pet care, adoption, and giving animals a second chance. You might just meet your new best friend.

Knights of Liberty
⚔️ LudoSport Intro • Sparring Sessions
Discover the sport of lightsaber combat. Learn movement basics, watch demonstrations, and see exciting sparring matches that combine skill, strategy, and cinematic action.

Mystic Realms
🛡️ LARP Acting Demo
Enter a world of fantasy and adventure. Experience live action roleplaying through character performances, storytelling, and immersive demonstrations.

Urban Force
✨ Lightsaber Choreography Fight Group
Watch lightsabers come alive through coordinated battles, spinning techniques, and cinematic fight performances inspired by your favorite galaxy far away moments.

Swords & Stories
🏰 Knights Battle Performance
Steel clashes. Shields collide. Experience armored combat demonstrations and medieval style performances as knights battle for honor and entertainment.

More demos, more battles, more interactive fun coming soon. Nerds Rule!