Cardfest Northwest returns to the Lynnwood Event Center on Saturday, August 15, 2026 for the late-summer edition of the Puget Sound region's high-energy recurring card show. Building on the momentum of its growing monthly cadence, the August show gives North Seattle collectors a prime mid-summer stop to hunt singles, crack sealed product, and trade face-to-face. Held about twenty minutes north of downtown Seattle, Cardfest Northwest draws a steady crowd from Seattle, Lynnwood, Everett, Edmonds, Bothell, Mill Creek, Shoreline, and across Snohomish and King counties.
The vendor floor keeps the broad, community-first mix that has made Cardfest a regional favorite. Sports card dealers stock MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer inventory across every era — vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer from the 1950s through the 1980s, junk-wax 1990s staples, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Topps Chrome, and Bowman Draft. August timing typically lines up with peak MLB season and fresh football releases, so expect deep Seattle Mariners and Seahawks inventory alongside Kraken, Sounders, Storm, Washington Huskies, and Gonzaga product. TCG tables run heavy on Pokémon singles and sealed from vintage WOTC Base Set through modern Scarlet & Violet hits and Japanese exclusives, plus Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, Digimon, Star Wars Unlimited, and Flesh and Blood. Locked cases display PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC graded slabs, alongside autographed memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, and hobby supplies.
Show hours run 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT. General admission runs about $5 at the door, with kids 12 and under free when accompanied by a paying adult. Door prizes, raffles, and pack giveaways are handed out through the day while supplies last, and the relaxed atmosphere encourages plenty of table-to-table trading and deal-making.
The Lynnwood Event Center is located at 3711 196th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, directly off I-5 at Exit 181 and a short walk from the Lynnwood City Center Link Light Rail station. The venue is climate-controlled, ADA-accessible, and laid out on a single level with wide aisles for easy navigation. Free on-site parking is a real bonus given Seattle-area costs, and downtown Lynnwood dining plus the Alderwood Mall are just minutes away.
This show fits every collector type. Serious buyers arrive at the 10:00 AM door to cherry-pick vintage and high-end modern early. Flippers and breakers restock binders, swap case-break hits, and live-stream from the floor. Families appreciate the free child admission and approachable vendor base. Competitive Pokémon, Magic, One Piece, and Lorcana players scout singles for upcoming League Cups, Store Championships, and Regional events around Washington and Oregon.
For the best experience, arrive at the 10:00 AM opening, bring cash plus Venmo and Zelle backups, and carry a detailed want list sorted by sport or TCG title. Pack penny sleeves, top loaders, and a sturdy carrying box, and save the final hour for negotiation when dealers are most willing to deal. Follow Cardfest Northwest on Instagram and Facebook and check explorelynnwood.com for vendor previews and the full 2026 schedule.