The Columbus Card Show is a two-day weekend event at the Franklin County Fairgrounds in Hilliard on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026, organized by Fal-Pals Cards and Creations. It is a separate event from the monthly Columbus Sports Card Show that runs at the same fairgrounds on other dates, and its weekend format gives collectors two full days at one of the best-known card venues in Central Ohio just as the holiday buying season kicks off.
What you will find: Fal-Pals shows draw dealers from across Ohio and neighboring states, and the fairground buildings hold a large floor. Expect sports cards across every major sport: baseball, football, basketball, hockey and soccer, from raw modern rookies and parallels to vintage graded stars, autographs and relics. The collectibles side is broad, with Pokémon and the major TCGs including Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Lorcana and Yu-Gi-Oh!, plus comics, Funko Pops, toys and sports memorabilia. Breakers, grading-submission tables, giveaways and supply vendors are typical for this promoter.
Hours: Saturday, November 7, doors open at 10:00 AM; Sunday, November 8, the show closes at 3:00 PM. Saturday's closing time and Sunday's opening time had not been published at listing; confirm on the event page the week of the show.
Admission: pricing had not been published at listing. Fal-Pals shows are typically free or low-cost with kids free; check the All Ohio Card Shows listing for the final details. Cash is recommended, and an ATM is usually available on site.
Venue and parking: the Franklin County Fairgrounds is at 5027 Northwest Parkway, Hilliard, OH 43026, on the northwest side of the metro near I-270 and Cemetery Road. Parking is free on the fairgrounds. The show buildings are indoor and heated, with restrooms and concessions. Hilliard's restaurants along Cemetery Road and Main Street are minutes away.
Who should attend: this is a show for everyone from serious buyers and dealers to families and first-timers. Saturday is the day for the deepest selection; Sunday is when vendors deal to avoid packing inventory. Northwest-side, Dublin and Hilliard collectors get a major show in their backyard.
Tips: arrive Saturday at 10:00 AM for first pick, return Sunday afternoon for the best prices, bring cash in mixed bills, a want list, a trade binder and a bag. Walk the whole floor before buying, since popular cards appear at multiple tables at different prices. Fairground buildings can run cool in November, so dress in layers.
The Franklin County Fairgrounds is one of the most familiar card venues in Ohio, and collectors who have attended the monthly shows there will recognize the layout, but the Fal-Pals weekend format brings in a different dealer mix from the promoter's statewide network. Expect a few faces you have not seen at the Hilliard grounds before.
For vendor tables, admission and updates, contact Fal-Pals Cards and Creations at [email protected] or see the All Ohio Card Shows schedule.