The Fredericksburg Baseball, Football, Pokémon, TCG & Hobby Event brings a free card show to American Legion Post 320 in Spotsylvania on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Presented by Tidewater Cards and Collectibles, the show gives collectors in the Fredericksburg area, Stafford, and the southern edge of Northern Virginia a convenient day of shopping without the trip to the Beltway.
As the name suggests, the show covers baseball, football, Pokémon, other trading card games, and general hobby items. Tables usually include sports cards from budget singles to graded slabs, Pokémon boosters and singles, and trading card game supplies. Tidewater Cards and Collectibles runs events throughout Virginia and Maryland, and its shows tend to attract dealers who travel a regular circuit, so you may meet sellers who also appear at events in Gaithersburg, Annapolis, and Harrisonburg.
Admission is free. The listing does not specify show hours or table count, so confirm both with the promoter before you go (VERIFY). Tidewater's other shows usually run from about 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, but do not rely on that pattern for this date.
The venue is American Legion Post 320, 8456 Brock Road, Spotsylvania, VA. Legion halls generally have plenty of free surface parking, and Brock Road is easily reached from Route 3 and I-95, making the show accessible from Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Locust Grove, and Stafford County. The show shares the date with several Virginia and Maryland events, so you have plenty of alternatives if you are planning a longer trip.
Families, first-time collectors, football and baseball fans, and Pokémon players will all find something here. The free entry and community venue suit kids and anyone who wants a low-pressure introduction to card shows.
Arrive shortly after opening for the best choices, and bring cash. Have a want list ready, and ask dealers about their other show appearances so you can follow them. Bring top-loaders and sleeves for anything you purchase, and consider a small binder to display duplicates for trades.
Contact Tidewater Cards and Collectibles at 804-704-4700 for information.
Fredericksburg sits between Washington and Richmond, so shows in the area draw from both regions. That means you may find Nationals and Commanders items next to Braves, Cardinals, and even Richmond Flying Squirrels pieces, plus Pokémon dealers who follow the I-95 corridor. Sellers at Tidewater events often pack a wide range of price points, from one-dollar commons to premium graded cards, so it is a practical show for building a set on a budget. If you collect football, October is a prime time to look for rookies and star players as the season heats up.
If you plan to make a day of it, downtown Fredericksburg has restaurants and shops, and the Civil War battlefields nearby offer scenic drives on an autumn Saturday.