‘Can’t help but smile’: Thousands attend Lincoln’s first ever Nerd Fest

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Thousands packed into Sandhills Global Event Center over the weekend for a new kind of fun. From costumes to drones, Lincoln’s Nerd Fest brought together a wide range of fans under one roof. “We really wanted to start a community event,” said Rich, one of the organizers. “Lincoln doesn’t really have anything con-wise, so bringing nerdy...