The Fayette Mall Super Show turns the largest shopping center in Lexington into a weekend trading card marketplace on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and 18, 2026. Instead of a convention hall, this show takes place inside a working mall, which means collectors can combine card hunting with lunch, shopping, and errands in a single trip.
Dealers set up tables with sports cards, Pokémon singles and sealed product, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and other trading card game inventory, plus memorabilia and collectibles. The mall setting attracts a different crowd than a dedicated card convention, including casual shoppers who wander in and discover the hobby, so you will see parents with kids, teenagers with binders, and veteran collectors working the aisles. Expect a mix of price points that favors affordable cards and starter products, along with a few higher-end pieces.
Show listings give Saturday hours of 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Sunday hours of noon to 6:00 PM, though one directory shows slightly different Sunday times, so confirm before you go. Admission is reported as free, since the show takes place in the mall's common areas. Parking is free in the mall's large lots, and the building is easily reachable from the New Circle Road and Nicholasville Road areas of Lexington.
This show is great for families. Children can browse while parents shop, and the food court makes breaks easy. Collectors who dislike big-arena crowds may like the casual vibe, and Saturday evening hours make it possible for people who work during the day to attend. New hobbyists can ask questions and learn how to value cards without the intensity of a large convention. Vendors interested in participating can contact the promoter about table availability.
Some strategies for the weekend: plan your visit around your priorities. Saturday afternoon is the busiest time, so if you prefer to talk with dealers, try Saturday late or Sunday midday. Bring cash for small purchases, though many mall-show dealers accept payment apps. Make a want list, and set aside a budget for impulse buys. Because the show is spread across mall space, ask staff where the table area is located when you arrive. Carry a small backpack and protective sleeves. Consider pairing your visit with a meal or a movie, since the mall offers plenty of options.
Lexington collectors treat this show as a convenient local event, but Louisville hobbyists can make a weekend of it. The drive takes around ninety minutes, and hotels near the mall are plentiful. Combine the show with Keeneland's October racing, a distillery tour, or fall activities on Kentucky's horse farms for a full trip.
Because the show spans two days, you can visit both afternoons to catch the same dealers with different stock, or use one day for shopping and the other for selling. Late-day visits sometimes turn up discounted items as dealers prepare to pack.
VERIFY: Sunday hours differ between directories and the organizer was not identified. Confirm times and table information before attending.