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  • What

    NerdVana Expo is a Premier event focused on Video Games (from retro classics to the latest PS5 hits), Trading Card Games (Pokémon, Magic and more), as well as Anime, Comics, Toys and Handmade Crafts! Essentially, all things Nerdy! This event will host multiple tournaments, from Super Smash Bros, Rocket League, Air Hockey and more! Tons of local stores and diverse vendors ready to Buy-Sell-Trade with you.

  • When

    April 12th & 13th, 2025

    Saturday:

    9-5 PM General Admission

    Sunday:

    10-4 PM General Admission

  • Where

    Sheraton Imperial Hotel

    Imperial Ballroom
    4700 Emperor Blvd
    Durham, NC, 27703

HERE TO COMPETE?

Gaming Tournaments

Video Game Tournaments

  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  • Tekken 8
  • Street Fighter 6

hosted by AmaZulu Gaming

Register Here

Pokémon TCG Tournament

Join us for Journey Together Fun!!

Prize Support for top 4 places

hosted by Ready Set Sort

Register Here

Magic: The Gathering Tournament

Format: Modern

Prize Support for top 4 places

Register Here

Airhockey

Saturday
Beat the Pro all-day event. Start time 10:00am.

Sunday
Airhockey Tournament starts at 1:00pm. Sign up in person day-of between 12-1pm.

The Air hockey Beat the Pro and Tournament are no fee with entry.

Pinball

High score tournament

  • You can register for more than one tournament—just make sure the times don’t overlap.
  • All tournament entry fees will be collected in person at check-in on the day of the event.
  • Prizes will be awarded to winners, and we’re expecting some serious competition—so bring your A-game!


Let the games begin — and may the best nerd win!

Feel free to DM us if you’ve got any questions!

Vendor & Artist Alley Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor for NerdVana Expo! This application will have different questions depending on if you’re an artist/craft, a reseller, and or a storefront owner. Please take the time to read through it fully and reach out with any questions you may have.

Vendor Application