HNL Card Fest returns to the Hawaii Convention Center on Saturday, December 19, 2026, for its second festival, and the organizers are going bigger: the show expands into Rooms 312 and 313 A, B, and C on the center's third floor, adding space for a larger and more varied vendor lineup than the debut edition. Hosted by HNL Card Fest LLC (@hnlcardfest) and powered by Treasure, this is the holiday-season marquee event for Honolulu collectors and one of the few island card shows to take over a convention center footprint.
HNL Card Fest is built as a festival rather than a pure card show. The floor mixes trading card vendors with collectibles, boutiques, clothing brands, jewelry, and accessories, so it doubles as a holiday market. On the card side, expect the full hobby: modern and vintage sports cards across MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, boxing, and UFC, including graded rookies and autographs; Pokemon from every era with Japanese product and slabs; and TCG tables covering One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, and Dragon Ball. The debut festival featured live trading, cosplay, and family-friendly activities, and the second edition is expected to expand on all three.
HNL Card Fest's published format is 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and the summer 2027 edition is confirmed as two days; the organizers list December 19 as the festival date, and a second day has not been confirmed at the time of listing. Check the HNL Card Fest Linktree for final hours and whether Sunday, December 20, is added.
Tickets and vendor applications are handled through the organizer's Linktree, linked from @hnlcardfest on Instagram. Pricing had not been posted at listing; the debut edition used affordable general admission with kids discounted, and the expanded rooms suggest a similar structure.
The Hawaii Convention Center is at 1801 Kalakaua Avenue at the edge of Waikiki, across the Ala Wai Canal from Ala Moana Center. Parking is available in the center's garage at a flat event rate, with paid garages nearby and Ala Moana Center's free lots within walking distance; expect December traffic in Waikiki, so arrive early. Rooms 312 and 313 are on the third floor, reached by the main escalators. The center is fully air conditioned, and Waikiki and Ala Moana offer every dining option imaginable.
This festival is ideal for families looking for a holiday outing, for collectors who want a big vendor floor a week before Christmas, and for gift shoppers who can pick up cards, apparel, and accessories in one trip. Cosplayers and anime fans will find a welcoming crowd, and serious buyers will find high-end sports and Pokemon inventory alongside the boutique tables.
Tips: buy tickets in advance through the Linktree, arrive at opening for the best selection, bring cash for smaller vendors and boutique tables, carry a want list, and pack a sturdy bag with sleeves and top loaders. Note that Get Nutz Christmas in Paradise runs the same day at the Kroc Center in Kapolei, so plan your day if you intend to do both.
Follow @hnlcardfest and @hawaiicardshows on Instagram for confirmed hours, ticketing, and vendor announcements. The next festival is July 10 and 11, 2027, in Exhibit Hall III.