The Grab a Centerpiece Card Show is Licking County's monthly sports card institution, and it returns to the Moundbuilders VFW Post 1060 in Newark on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Run by longtime promoter Don Jones, this show packs 60 dealer tables into the VFW hall and has built a loyal following among collectors from Newark, Heath, Granville, Pataskala and the east side of Columbus. Free admission, a $100 show-cash giveaway, and a dealer table given away for a future show keep the crowd coming back every month.
What you will find: this is primarily a sports card show, and the tables are loaded with modern and vintage singles across MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL, along with wax boxes and packs, graded slabs, rookie cards, autographs and relics. Vintage collectors will find 1950s through 1980s baseball and football, including plenty of Ohio State and Cincinnati favorites. A growing group of tables carries Pokémon and other TCGs, so there is something for the kids and the Magic players too. Memorabilia, supplies and a few comic and toy tables round out the floor.
Hours: Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Doors open early, and the first two hours are the busiest.
Admission is free. The show runs a $100 show-cash giveaway that attendees can enter at the door, and one dealer table is raffled off for a future show date. Cash is king here; most dealers accept mobile payments but cash gets the best price. Kids are welcome and admitted free.
Venue and parking: VFW Post 1060 is at 469 Forry Street, Newark, OH 43055, just south of downtown Newark and a few minutes from State Route 16 and Route 79. There is free parking in the VFW lot and on adjacent streets. The hall has restrooms and a canteen, and downtown Newark's restaurants are a short drive away.
Who should attend: sports card collectors of all budgets, vintage hunters, wax breakers looking for boxes at show prices, families, and anyone east of Columbus who wants a dependable monthly show close to home. The dealer-to-attendee ratio is friendly, so it is a great place for first-timers to learn.
Tips: come at 9:00 AM sharp if you are chasing specific rookies or vintage stars, bring a want list, bring cash in a mix of bills, and register for the show-cash drawing when you walk in. If you are selling, bring your cards sorted by sport and year; several dealers buy collections on the spot. Dealers who want a table should call early because the 60 tables sell out most months.
Contact promoter Don Jones at 614-592-0458 for table reservations or questions, or check the All Ohio Card Shows schedule for future dates.