Colorado Springs collectors get a rare doubleheader on Saturday, August 8, 2026: after the Pikes Peak Card Show wraps up its morning-to-afternoon run, the Card & Collectible Show at Wackadoo Brewing picks up the baton with an afternoon session starting at 2:00 PM. This laid-back brewery card show has become a favorite on the local scene precisely because it offers something different — a smaller, social, craft-beer-fueled alternative to the big convention-floor experience, right in the heart of Colorado Springs.
The format is simple and fun. Local dealers and collectors set up tables throughout the taproom with sports cards across MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL, plus a healthy dose of trading card games including Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, and One Piece. You will typically find graded slabs, raw vintage, modern rookies, and plenty of trade binders open on tables, along with Funko Pops and other pop-culture collectibles. Because the vendor list skews toward local collectors rather than full-time dealers, prices tend to be negotiable and trades are actively encouraged — many attendees come specifically to trade rather than buy.
The show begins at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 8, and runs into the early evening at the brewery. Admission is free, and there is no ticket or registration required — just walk in, grab a beer if you are 21 or over, and start digging through boxes. Wackadoo Brewing is a craft brewery in Colorado Springs with its own parking and a full lineup of house-brewed beers, and non-alcoholic options are available, so attendees of all ages can enjoy the show. As with any taproom event, minors should be accompanied by an adult.
This event is ideal for collectors who prefer conversation over crowds. If big shows feel overwhelming, the brewery setting makes it easy to actually talk with the person across the table, learn the local market, and build the relationships that lead to first calls when a collection comes up for sale. It is equally great for Springs collectors who spent the morning at Norris Penrose and still have energy left — plenty of locals treat the second Saturday in August as a full card day, hitting the big show in the morning and the brewery show in the afternoon.
Tips for the day: bring your trade binder above all else, because trading is the heartbeat of this show. Cash remains king for purchases, and smaller bills help for the dollar-box digging. If you are coming from the Pikes Peak show, grab lunch in between and arrive close to the 2:00 PM start, since the best trade bait moves early here just like anywhere else. And take a minute to talk to the organizers about future dates — this show runs periodically throughout the year, with another date already on the calendar for October 17, 2026.
For the latest details, check the show listing on treasurehunter.show or ask at Wackadoo Brewing directly. Between the morning mega-show and this evening session, August 8 is arguably the single best day of the summer to be a card collector in Colorado Springs.