The East County Card Show returns to El Cajon on Sunday, November 22, 2026, and this edition doubles as the one-year anniversary celebration for SD Card Club. Hosted at the Courtyard by Marriott on Magnolia Avenue, the show brings together more than seventy-five vendors from across San Diego and Southern California along with a DJ, video games, face painting, a photo booth, food, drinks, and giveaways. It is the biggest event on the SD Card Club calendar and one of East County's largest trading card gatherings of the year.
The vendor floor is built for every kind of collector. Pokemon is the headliner, with graded slabs, raw singles, sealed product, vintage cards, modern releases, and chase cards spread across dozens of tables. One Piece Card Game and Magic: The Gathering vendors bring singles and sealed product, and you will find Disney Lorcana and Yu-Gi-Oh! as well. Sports card dealers cover basketball, football, and baseball with graded cards, rookies, parallels, and autographs from the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Art, collectibles, and merchandise vendors round out the room, and collectors are encouraged to bring trade binders since trading is a core part of every SD Card Club event.
The show runs from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The first hour brings the heaviest traffic and freshest showcases; the entertainment programming runs throughout the afternoon, and the last hour is when dealers are most willing to make a deal rather than pack a card.
Admission is completely free and the event is open to all ages. No tickets are required. The anniversary programming, including the DJ, face painting, photo booth, and video games, is included with entry, and giveaways are drawn throughout the day.
The Courtyard by Marriott San Diego El Cajon is located at 141 Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020, in downtown El Cajon a short walk from the El Cajon Transit Center on the Orange and Green trolley lines. Hotel and nearby public parking are available, and downtown El Cajon offers plenty of dining within walking distance. Interstate 8 and Highway 67 provide quick access from anywhere in the county.
This show is ideal for families, thanks to the free entry and kid-focused entertainment, and equally strong for serious collectors who want a seventy-five-plus vendor floor. Pokemon and One Piece specialists will find deep inventory, sports card collectors will find graded rookies and autographs, and traders will find an eager crowd. First-timers could not ask for a friendlier introduction to the hobby.
To make the most of it, arrive at noon, bring cash and a sorted trade binder, and take a full lap before buying. Have a want list ready, and get the kids to the photo booth and face painting early before lines form. Enter every giveaway.
Follow SD Card Club on Instagram at @sdcardclub and visit cardsandcollectors.com for updates. Vendor inquiries go to [email protected] or 619-734-6771.