MADISON, Wis. (February 29, 2024) – Nerd Made: Madison is hosting its inaugural celebration of geeky and nerdy things on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the Wisconsin Masonic Center in Madison, Wis.
Organized by a small group of passionate and nerdy artists, the curated show will offer an immersive experience for enthusiasts of high fantasy, table-top role-playing games, comic books, anime, video games, science, and more.
Admission to Nerd Made: Madison is free for all ages to come and celebrate and enjoy all things geeky and nerdy on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wisconsin Masonic Center at 301 Wisconsin Avenue.
Whether a fan of “Star Trek,” DC or Marvel Comics, Lord of the Rings, Barbie, video games, and much more, more than 40 artists and makers featured at Nerd Made: Madison will have something you’re looking for.
“Nerd Made: Madison is a celebration of geekiness and getting together with other like-minded people who love this sort of thing,” says Michelle Whisner, owner of crafted., one of the dozens of vendors who will be selling their nerdy and geeky-inspired handmade goods.
There will be a mix of jewelry such as Pac-Man ghost earrings or “Lord of the Rings” rings, sassy and geeky-inspired home décor, clothing, 3D-printed dragons, castles and other items, embroidery, tea, unique art prints, geeky-inspired cat toys and much more.
Some familiar artists and vendors from Madison and the surrounding area will be exhibiting at the show including Cauterized Designs, crafted., Meredith Dillman Art, Mississippi Mayhem, Quiet Crow Dice Company, TacoCat Creations, and many, many more.
Buying from these artists at the show keeps your money where you live and is an overall investment in the community as most of these local businesses make a living from the sale of their geek-inspired handmade goods.
“Anyone who has ever been defined or judged as a geek, nerd, or similar label for showing high interest or even obsession for a particular subject from television, books, films, comic books, gaming or some other sources are encouraged to wear that badge proudly at Nerd Made: Madison,” says Whisner.
One of the highlights of Nerd Made: Madison will be a cosplay parade scheduled for 2 p.m. Open to all ages, it is an opportunity for attendees to showcase their creativity and pay homage to their favorite characters.
Attendees (and vendors) are urged to “get their geek on” and let out their inner child by cosplaying as a favorite character or proudly pulling out their favorite geek attire, whether it’s that faded X-Men, “Star Wars” or TMNT T-shirts, skirts, accessories or whatever other geeky or nerdy items that might help them celebrate their geekiness for the day.
“It’s so exciting meeting a new person and being able to go on and on discussing your favorite movie, episode, or book with someone who loves something as much as you do. Nerd Made: Madison will be a great place for that,” says Whisner.
Nerd Made: Madison will be held Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wisconsin Masonic Center at 301 Wisconsin Avenue.
For more information about Nerd Made: Madison visit them on Facebook or online here.
