The Bay Area Card & Collectibles Show returns to the Holiday Inn San Jose — Silicon Valley for a one-day Saturday show on May 2, 2026, delivering a compact, high-quality hotel ballroom card event right off Highway 101 in North San Jose. Hotel ballroom shows are a beloved Bay Area tradition, and this recurring monthly show has built a loyal following among Silicon Valley collectors who appreciate a focused dealer lineup, relaxed atmosphere, and easy in-and-out Saturday schedule. It is a natural pairing with the bigger Dallas Card Show weekend that just wrapped at the Santa Clara Convention Center, giving collectors a chance to follow up on leads from the big show.
The vendor floor brings together a tight, well-curated group of regional dealers covering the full breadth of the hobby. Baseball card vendors stock MLB cards from Topps, Bowman, and Panini with strong San Francisco Giants representation — including Mays, McCovey, Bonds, Posey, Bumgarner, Crawford, Chapman, and current Giants roster and prospect inventory — and Oakland Athletics cards featuring Rickey Henderson, Canseco, McGwire, and Chavez. Basketball card tables feature classic Warriors Rick Barry, Chamberlain, and Thurmond slabs alongside modern Curry, Thompson, Green, Wiggins, and current rookie hits. Football card dealers bring 49ers Montana, Rice, Young, Lott, and modern Purdy, McCaffrey, Kittle, Bosa, and Samuel. Hockey dealers stock San Jose Sharks cards spanning Selanne, Marleau, Thornton, Vlasic, and current Sharks prospects. Pokémon vendors offer raw singles across every generation, sealed booster packs, elite trainer boxes, and graded slabs from PSA, BGS, and CGC. Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece TCG, and Disney Lorcana fill additional TCG tables. Hobby supplies, Funko Pops, vintage non-sport cards, and signed memorabilia round out the floor.
The Bay Area Card & Collectibles Show runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 2. General admission is typically $5 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free with a paying adult — one of the most accessible entry points of any Bay Area hotel show. Early-bird entry from 8:00 AM may be available for a slightly higher ticket price for collectors who want first access to fresh inventory — check the show's Facebook page for current early-entry pricing. Concessions are available through the hotel.
The Holiday Inn San Jose — Silicon Valley is located at 1350 N First Street, directly off US-101 at the N 1st Street exit with quick access from I-880 and I-280. The hotel ballroom offers a well-lit climate-controlled space, free on-site parking, and a convenient Silicon Valley location with plenty of nearby dining options along N 1st Street and at Santana Row.
This show is perfect for Silicon Valley collectors who prefer a relaxed hotel show over a major convention, families introducing kids to the hobby with a low admission entry point, dedicated Giants, A's, Warriors, 49ers, and Sharks fans hunting local hits, Pokémon collectors looking for a focused Saturday morning hunt, and dealers building repeat relationships with Bay Area customers month over month.
For the best experience, arrive at the 9:00 AM opening for widest selection, bring cash and small bills, carry a focused want list, and follow Bay Area Card Shows on Facebook for final scheduling, vendor lists, and special guest announcements.