Archive Day TCG Show celebrates the 30th anniversary of Pokemon with a special edition at Cherry Valley Sports, 45 Cherry Valley Avenue in West Hempstead, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Run by the Archives TCG crew, this Nassau County show brings more than 75 vendors together for a buy-sell-trade day covering all trading card games, with giveaways throughout and free general admission after 11:00 AM. The anniversary theme means extra raffles and a heavier-than-usual focus on vintage and milestone Pokemon product.
Pokemon is the headliner, and for this edition expect vendors to lean into the 30th anniversary: base set and early WOTC holos, graded vintage slabs, Japanese anniversary product, and modern chase cards alongside the usual sealed boxes, elite trainer boxes, and bulk bins. Yu-Gi-Oh! has a strong presence at Archive Day shows, and One Piece and Magic: The Gathering are well represented with singles and sealed product. Other TCGs, supplies, and collectibles round out the room. Trading is actively encouraged, and the crowd carries binders.
The day has two entry tiers. Early Bird admission is 5 dollars and allows entry from 10:00 AM plus one ticket for an exclusive Early Bird raffle giveaway. General admission is free after 11:00 AM with no ticket needed, so families and casual collectors can walk right in. The show runs until 5:00 PM. Early Bird tickets are available through the ontreasure.com event page.
Cherry Valley Sports is a sports facility at 45 Cherry Valley Avenue in West Hempstead, near the border with Garden City and Hempstead. There is on-site parking, and street parking on the surrounding residential blocks is available on Sundays. By transit, the West Hempstead LIRR station on the West Hempstead Branch is a short walk, and the N6 bus runs nearby on Hempstead Turnpike. Hempstead Turnpike and Hempstead Avenue offer plenty of quick food options.
Who should attend: Pokemon collectors who want to mark the 30th anniversary with a vintage hunt, Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece players restocking singles, families who want a free Sunday outing, first-timers who find free entry an easy way to try a show, and traders who like a room where binders are the norm. Dealers with vintage Pokemon inventory will find a receptive crowd.
Tips: pay the 5 dollars for Early Bird if you are hunting anything specific, since the first hour is when graded vintage and sealed deals move, and the raffle ticket alone is worth the price. Bring cash, bring a sleeved binder, and loop the entire room before buying. For questions, vendor inquiries, or updates, message @archivestcgshow on Instagram or check the ontreasure.com event listing. Because giveaways run throughout the day rather than only at the early bird hour, it is worth staying into the afternoon even if you arrive first thing, and the free entry after 11:00 AM makes it easy to bring friends along.