The Big Chicken Card Show lands at the Clarence Brown Conference Center in Cartersville on Saturday, August 29, 2026, giving collectors on the northwest side of the Atlanta metro a polished, full-service card show in one of the area's nicest event venues. Named with a wink at one of Georgia's most famous roadside landmarks, this show has grown into a dependable stop on the north metro circuit, drawing dealers and collectors from Marietta, Kennesaw, Acworth, Rome, and points up I-75.
Inside, the dealer floor covers the full spread of the modern hobby. Sports cards lead the way, with strong tables of baseball, football, and basketball spanning everything from 1950s vintage to this year's rookies, plus hockey, NASCAR, and UFC for specialty collectors. Graded cards are a major presence, with cases of PSA and SGC slabs at every price point, from twenty-dollar starter slabs to four-figure vintage stars. The TCG aisles carry Pokemon in depth, including vintage holos, modern alt arts, and sealed product, alongside Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, and Lorcana singles. Autographed memorabilia, wax boxes, supplies, and a scattering of comics and Funko Pops fill out the room.
The show runs from 9 AM to 4 PM, giving it one of the longer single-day windows on the local calendar. Admission details are not published in advance, but entry at comparable north Georgia shows is free or just a few dollars at the door; bring a little cash for entry to be safe. Kids are welcome, and the show has a reputation as a comfortable family outing.
The Clarence Brown Conference Center is a modern, spacious facility on Highway 20 just east of I-75 exit 290, with abundant free parking, real restrooms, and climate control that keeps a late-August show comfortable. Its location makes it an easy trip not just for Cartersville locals but for anyone in Cobb, Bartow, Cherokee, or Paulding counties, and Rome collectors can be there in half an hour.
Who should come? Families will find plenty of affordable material and patient dealers, making this a great first show for young collectors. Dedicated hobbyists come for the vintage cases and the chance to work multiple graded-card dealers against each other on price. Local sellers should also take note, as several dealers here buy collections and will evaluate your cards on the spot.
To make the most of the day, arrive early, since the first hour sees the best material change hands, and the serious buyers are through the doors at 9 sharp. Bring cash for leverage on negotiations, along with a want list of specific players, sets, and TCG singles so you can dig efficiently. Do not skip the dollar boxes, which at this show regularly hide minor stars and inserts worth far more. Take a lap of the entire floor before your first big purchase, because with this many dealers, the same card is often available twice at different prices.
For table inquiries, vendor updates, and confirmation of door details, check the show's online listings on the major card show calendars in the week before the event.
