The First Annual 2026 Card & Collectible Show takes over Lancaster Municipal Stadium on Friday, September 4 and Saturday, September 5, 2026, and it is the first show of its kind ever held inside the Antelope Valley's 5,300-seat soccer stadium. Promoted by Aloha Movement For The Hobby together with AV Alta FC and Bases Loaded 3 & 2 Count GF, the two-day event pairs a full card show floor with in-person appearances by AV Alta FC players, giving collectors in Lancaster, Palmdale, Tehachapi and the southern Kern County corridor a stadium-sized hobby weekend without the drive into Los Angeles.
The show floor covers the sports card hobby from every angle: baseball, basketball, football and soccer cards, vintage cardboard, sealed wax boxes, modern rookies, memorabilia and autographed items. Pokemon TCG dealers are on the floor as well, and the promoter has specifically called out vintage cards and wax as a focus, which makes this a good stop for set builders and anyone chasing older product. AV Alta FC players sign autographs, pose for photos and hold a fan Q&A on Friday, September 4, and that appearance is included with show admission. Giveaways and prizes run on both days, and food and refreshments are available on site.
The schedule works like this: Friday is card show day one plus the player appearance, and Saturday is card show day two paired with an AV Alta FC home match in the very same building. Buying a ticket to Saturday's match earns a discount on show admission, so soccer fans can park once, hit the tables and then head to their seats for kickoff. Exact show hours and admission prices had not been published by the promoter at the time of this listing, so check aloha4hobbyshow.com or call or text 661-483-6722 before you head out.
Lancaster Municipal Stadium sits at 45116 Valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA 93534, just off Avenue I near the Antelope Valley Freeway. The show runs entirely indoors, inside the stadium and out of the high-desert sun, with ample on-site parking at no separate charge and a short walk from the lot to the floor. From Bakersfield it is roughly a 90-minute drive down Highway 58 and Highway 14; Palmdale and Quartz Hill are about 15 minutes away and Santa Clarita is around 45.
This is a family-first event by design. Kids can flip through dollar boxes while parents hunt grails, soccer fans get a rare chance to meet players face to face, and dealers who want a table in a brand-new market can reserve one while space lasts. Serious collectors will appreciate that a first-year show usually means motivated vendors bringing fresh, unpicked inventory.
A few tips: arrive early on Friday if the player autographs matter to you, since lines form fast for meet-and-greets. Bring cash because it goes furthest with dealers who are there to move product, and carry a want list so you can work the floor quickly. Sleeves, top loaders and a sturdy box for your pickups are worth packing, and if you plan on Saturday's match, buy that ticket in advance to lock in the admission discount.
Vendor tables are limited and fill first-come; contact the promoter at 661-483-6722 or [email protected]. Follow Aloha Movement on Instagram and Facebook for the final hours, admission pricing and player lineup.