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This edition ran October 3, 2026.
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The Bakersfield Card Expo and Collectibles Show returns for its fall 2026 edition on Saturday, October 3, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the DoubleTree Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct. This is Bakersfield's flagship card show — the premium regional event that filled a two-decade void when it launched in 2024, since large-scale card shows had not happened in the Bakersfield area since 2002.
Admission is $5 for adults, kids under 12 get in free, and parking at the DoubleTree is free, which keeps the whole outing affordable for families. Doors run 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific, one clean six-hour window with no VIP tiers to navigate. The DoubleTree sits at Camino Del Rio Court off Highway 99 at Rosedale Highway on Bakersfield's northwest side, an easy exit-and-park location with hotel dining on site and abundant restaurant options along Rosedale and Buck Owens Boulevard for lunch.
For the best experience, arrive at or before the 10:00 AM open — with 3,000-plus attendees expected through a hotel venue, the first two hours offer the best selection and shortest lines at the top tables. Walk the full floor once before committing to major purchases, and circle back near 3:00 PM when traveling vendors start pricing to sell rather than repack.
Event details are subject to change, so check bakersfieldcardexpo.com before attending.