The Keep It Aloha Card Show returns to SALT at Our Kakaako on Saturday and Sunday, September 5 and 6, 2026, for its third edition of the year. Hosted by Hawaii Collectibles (@hicollectibles), HNL Collectibles (@hnlcollectibles), and Kamaka Rips (@kamakarips), this is the community-run show that has quickly become one of the most talked-about weekends on the Oahu collector calendar. The first edition packed more than 40 vendors into the SALT courtyard, and every edition since has grown.
The defining feature of Keep It Aloha is that it is free for everyone. There is no admission charge for the public, and the organizers do not charge vendors for tables either, which is almost unheard of for a show of this size. That policy attracts a wide mix of sellers: full-time shop owners, weekend flippers, and collectors who simply want to move duplicates. Expect Pokemon in every form, from modern chase cards and Japanese exclusives to vintage Wizards of the Coast era slabs, along with One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, and Dragon Ball. Sports cards are strong too, especially MLB, NBA, and NFL rookies and graded cards of players with island ties. You will also find Funko Pops, vintage toys, Hawaii-made collectibles, and local streetwear drops from the host brands.
Hours are 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday is traditionally the heavier day for fresh inventory, while Sunday tends to be better for negotiated deals as vendors look to lighten their loads before packing up.
SALT at Our Kakaako sits at 691 Auahi Street in the heart of Kakaako, one of Honolulu's most walkable neighborhoods. The show spreads through the open-air courtyard and covered walkways of the retail complex, so it has a relaxed block-party feel rather than a hotel ballroom vibe. Parking is available in the SALT garage (validated rates vary by merchant) and in surrounding public garages and street meters. The neighborhood is filled with restaurants, coffee shops, and murals, so it is easy to make a full day of it.
This is a strong choice for families and first-timers. Nobody has paid to get in, so the pressure is low, and the host brands go out of their way to make keiki feel welcome. Serious collectors should still come early: with free tables, the vendor count is large and the good stuff goes fast on Saturday morning.
Tips: arrive close to 10:00 AM on Saturday for the best selection, bring cash in small bills since many vendors here are casual sellers, carry a want list, and bring sleeves and top loaders for pickups. If you plan to trade, organize your binder beforehand so vendors can flip through quickly.
For updates, vendor announcements, and any weather changes, follow @kamakarips, @hicollectibles, and @hnlcollectibles on Instagram, or check the listing at hawaiicardshows.com. The series repeats in October, November, and December, but the September edition is the one that kicks off the fall season on Oahu.