Just A Card Show takes over the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth for a full three-day weekend, September 4 through 6, 2026, delivering one of the biggest card-buying opportunities of the fall on the north side of the Atlanta metro. Despite the modest name, this is a legitimately large event in a first-class convention venue, and its Labor Day weekend timing makes it the anchor show for Gwinnett County collectors kicking off the fall season.
The floor covers the entire modern hobby. Sports card dealers bring deep stocks of baseball, football, and basketball, from graded vintage Hall of Famers to the latest rookies in Prizm, Select, and Topps Chrome, plus soccer, hockey, UFC, and boxing for collectors working those growing markets. The TCG presence is equally serious, with long rows of Pokemon singles, slabs, and sealed wax alongside Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh, One Piece, Lorcana, and Dragon Ball material. Add autographs, memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, and supplies, and the show earns the collectibles crowd it draws.
Hours are staggered across the weekend: Friday runs 4 PM to 9 PM as an evening session, Saturday goes 10 AM to 7 PM as the main event day, and Sunday winds down from 10 AM to 4 PM. That Friday-evening window is a local favorite, offering first crack at fresh inventory in a thinner crowd after work. Admission has historically been affordable, with tickets sold through the show's Eventbrite listings; check current pricing there, and note that kids typically get in cheap or free with a paying adult.
The Gas South Convention Center at 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway is one of the metro's most comfortable venues, with huge parking decks and lots, full concessions, and easy access from I-85 and Sugarloaf Parkway. The surrounding Gas South District offers restaurants within walking distance for a mid-show break.
Every collector type gets something here. Families can make Saturday a full outing with plenty for kids to rip and browse. Serious buyers should hit the Friday session, when dealers are freshly stocked and deals close fast. Set builders and slab hunters can use Sunday, when dealers would rather negotiate than pack inventory. Tournament-minded TCG players will find trade activity throughout the weekend.
To get the most from the show, buy tickets in advance to skip the line, and if your budget allows, go Friday for selection and return Sunday for deals. Bring cash for negotiations, a want list to stay focused across a floor this size, and a box or bag to protect purchases. Walk the entire room before your first major buy, because with this many dealers the same card often sits at two very different prices. And leave time to dig discount boxes near close on Sunday, when prices drop fastest.
Just A Card Show runs recurring editions at Gas South throughout the year, so watch the show's Eventbrite page and social channels for the current schedule, vendor lists, and ticket links before the weekend arrives.
