The Fresno Sports Card & Autograph Show returns on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Fresno Airport, offering a more intimate, dealer-focused alternative to the Valley's big fairgrounds shows. Hotel and banquet-hall card shows have a long, beloved tradition in the hobby — a tighter room, a deeper concentration of serious sports dealers, and the kind of table-to-table hunting that vintage and set collectors live for. This single-day show gathers Central Valley and traveling dealers under one roof for a focused day of buying, selling, and trading, with an emphasis on sports cards, memorabilia, and graded slabs, plus a rotating autograph guest when the promoter secures one.
The floor leans sports-heavy. Dealers bring MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer inventory spanning vintage Topps, Bowman, Fleer, Goudey, and pre-war tobacco issues through 1970s and 1980s stars, 1990s wax, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, National Treasures, and Topps Chrome. Late-September timing puts the show in the thick of the MLB pennant race and the early NFL season, so playoff-bound baseball stars and fresh football rookies draw steady interest. San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors, and Fresno State Bulldogs cards resonate with the local crowd alongside marquee national names. You will also find PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC graded slabs in locked cases, autographed balls, photos, and jerseys, vintage packs and unopened wax, team sets, and hobby supplies. A handful of tables typically carry Pokémon, Magic, and other TCG singles, but the heart of this show is cardboard for the sports collector.
Doors generally open mid-morning and run through the afternoon; hotel shows of this type usually run about 9:00 or 10:00 AM to 3:00 or 4:00 PM. Admission is typically a few dollars at the door, often with kids admitted free, and any autograph guest usually charges separate per-signature pricing announced in advance. Because hotel-show dates, hours, and guest lineups can shift, confirm the September 26 specifics with the promoter before making the trip.
The Holiday Inn Fresno Airport sits near Fresno Yosemite International Airport with free on-site parking and easy access from Highway 168 and Clovis Avenue, making it a convenient stop for both local collectors and dealers traveling the California show circuit. The banquet-hall setting is climate-controlled and comfortable, with room to work the tables at a relaxed pace.
This show is a natural fit for serious sports collectors, vintage hunters, set builders, and dealers, though casual collectors and families will find plenty to enjoy too. For the best experience, arrive at opening when dealers are freshest and fresh inventory hits the tables, bring cash for the strongest negotiating position, and carry a detailed want list with card numbers and condition notes. Pack penny sleeves, top loaders, and a slab case for your pickups, and bring anything you want appraised or signed if a guest is on hand. Confirm details in advance and follow local Fresno card-show pages on Facebook and Instagram for the guest lineup and door-time announcements.