Card Show Weekend Preview May 23 to 24: Collect-A-Con Orlando, Front Row Pasadena, and 197 More
Nearly 200 card shows run across 37 states this Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24. The headliners are Collect-A-Con's Orlando stop and the Front Row Card Show in Pasadena, with strong regional events in Tampa, Gettysburg, and beyond.
It is a loaded weekend on the show floor. Roughly 199 card shows are running across 37 states this Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, ranging from massive convention-center events to one-table local gatherings. If you have been sitting on cards to sell, looking for a grader drop-off, or just want to dig through dime boxes, there is almost certainly something within driving distance. Here is the slate worth planning around.
The Big Convention Events
Collect-A-Con — Orlando, FL
The Collect-A-Con 2026 National Tour stops in Orlando on May 23 and 24, bringing its signature mix of TCG, anime, and sports collectibles under one roof. Collect-A-Con shows skew heavily toward Pokemon, One Piece, and modern TCG product, with hundreds of vendors and a strong guest and creator presence. If you collect cards beyond just sports, this is the marquee stop of the weekend.
Front Row Card Show — Pasadena, CA
On the West Coast, the Front Row Card Show takes over the Pasadena Convention Center, May 23 and 24. Front Row has built a reputation for deep sports vendor floors and a steady autograph guest lineup, making it the Southern California anchor event for the weekend.
Regional Shows Worth the Drive
- Tampa Bay Sports Card Show — at the Embassy Suites by USF, running Saturday 10am to 4pm and Sunday 9am to 3pm.
- National Battlefield Card Classic — Gettysburg, PA, 10am to 5pm, pairing a card show with one of the most historic settings in the country.
- Elk Grove Card Show — California, Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 9am to 4pm.
- Winona Sports Card, TCG, and Collectables Show — Winona, MN, Saturday May 23, 9am to 2pm.
- 1st Annual Wyoming Card and Collectables Show — Cheyenne, WY, Sunday May 24, 9am to 5pm.
"The big conventions get the headlines, but the first-year local shows are where you find the motivated sellers and the unpicked boxes. Both kinds of show are worth your weekend."
How to Make the Most of a Show
A few quick tips if you are heading out: bring cash, since many tables still prefer it and you can often negotiate better with it; check whether grading companies like PSA or CGC have an on-site submission booth before you pack a bulk order; and arrive early if you are hunting specific singles, because the best raw cards move in the first hour. If you are selling, know your numbers going in — pull recent comps before you walk the floor so you are not negotiating blind.
Find a Show Near You
This is just a sampling of the weekend's biggest events. With nearly 200 shows on the calendar, the best way to find what is happening in your area is to search by state and date. Use The Card Shop Finder's show and shop directory to track down the events closest to you.