5+ Nerdy in New Jersey Events for May 2019

May 1, 2019 newjerseyisntboring

Unleash your nerdy side this May in New Jersey! May 2019 will feature the return of big events like Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market & East Coast Comic Con, annual events like Free Comic Book Day, and lots of comic and collectable shows!

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6 Nerdy Events You Need to Check out in April:

Free Comic Book Day
May 4
Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) 2019 features an amazing selection of comic book titles for the industry’s most anticipated annual event which happens Saturday, May 4, 2019 at participating comic book shops worldwide. Comic shop retailers chose fifty-one titles overall to be available on Free Comic Book Day: twelve Gold Sponsor comics and thirty-nine Silver Sponsor comics that give fans a great opportunity to discover new titles and genres. This year’s announcement of Silver Sponsor comics includes such great titles as Minecraft & Disney’s The Incredibles, Little Lulu, Bob’s Burgers, The Amazing Spider-Man, My Hero Academia, Star Wars Adventures, and more.
At Participating Comic Book Shops
Cost: Free

Stranger Con
May 4 & 5, 9:30AM – 7PM
This convention will celebrate a show you love so much, and the people who make it what it is…Stranger Things! The event will bring you the stars of Stranger Things, parties, music, panels and more fun! Meet your favorite actors from Stranger Things and interact with them in ways you never thought possible.
Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: See Website for Updated Info

Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market
May 5, 10AM – 5PM
The Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market takes over the iconic Convention Hall three times a year to bring you a distinctively curated selection of vinyl, music equipment, vintage clothing, macabre artwork, handmade jewelry and other original creations from over 125 vendors.
Convention Hall, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $10 earlybird, $5 after 11 AM

East Coast Comic Con
May 17 – 19
As the major conventions grow exponentially, but focus less on comics, East Coast Comic Con felt a good old-fashioned con with a strong emphasis on comics was needed. Their mission is to bring great guests and keep comics and its creators the focus of our shows.
Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ
Cost: $10 – $45

6th Annual New Jersey Paraunity Expo
May 18, 11AM – 6PM
There will also be paranormal groups from all across nj and beyond, some of New Jersey’s best mediums, lecturers, authors, and lots of unique vendors. There will definitely be something for everyone!!
THE EXPO WILL FEATURE
AMY ALLAN from the Travel Channel’s, “The Dead Files”
GRANT WILSON, STEVE GONSALVES AND DAVE TANGO from Syfy’s, “Ghost Hunters”
CHIP COFFEY from “Paranormal State” and “Psychic Kids”
JOHN ZAFFIS from Destination America’s, “Haunted Collector”
AMY BRUNI and ADAM BERRY from TLC’s “Kindred Spirits”
CHRIS AND BRANNON SMITH from “Haunted Towns” and “Ghost Asylum”
DALEN SPRATTS from Destination America’s “Ghost Brothers”
MARK MORAN AND MARK SCEURMAN from “Weird NJ”
1 Samuel Lupo Pl, Woodbridge, NJ
Cost: $20

New Jersey Renaissance Faire
Saturdays and Sundays, May 18 – June 2, 11AM – 6PM
The New Jersey Renaissance Faire is an event of epic proportions! This year, the Faire celebrates its 10th glorious season. Located on the beautiful 60 acres of Liberty Lake, the Faire is the largest festival of its kind in the state of NJ, and has made a name for itself as the most interactive Renaissance Faire in the country. A renowned local destination for family entertainment, seven stages host a variety of performances each day of the Faire, including sword fighting, music, comedy, fire breathing, and aerialists. Over 50 actors welcome guests as they enter through the castle gates! In addition to the 7 hours of non-stop entertainment, there is an extensive merchant village featuring the work of talented artisans, and delicious food and drink, including Beer and Wine courtesy of the South Jersey Celtic Society and Valenzano Winery.
1195 Florence Columbus Road, Bordentown, NJ
Cost: $25 for adults, $10 for children 5-12; Free for children under 5

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