The Lexington KY Sports Cards & Collectibles Show fills Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with a vendor floor listed at roughly 315 tables. That scale makes it one of the biggest regular card shows within driving distance of Louisville, and the October date lines up with football season, the start of the NBA campaign, and fall racing at nearby Keeneland.
A show this large offers real variety. Sports card dealers fill rows with baseball, basketball, football, hockey, and soccer cards, from bargain bins to graded vintage and high-end rookies. Pokémon and other trading card game vendors bring singles, booster boxes, and accessories. Memorabilia sellers offer autographed items, game-used pieces, and display cases, and supplies vendors stock sleeves, toploaders, and storage boxes. Because there are so many tables, specialized dealers can focus on niches, such as Kentucky basketball, vintage Topps, or Japanese Pokémon imports.
Hours are listed as 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Listings show free admission at this show, though venues sometimes charge for parking, so budget a few dollars just in case and verify before you go. The Kentucky Horse Park is located north of downtown Lexington off I-75, with signed entrances and large lots. Alltech Arena is an enclosed arena with climate control, so late October weather will not interfere with your shopping.
Who should come? Serious collectors will appreciate the depth of inventory and the number of graded cards on offer. Casual fans can browse affordable boxes and walk away with a few favorite players. Families will find kid-friendly Pokémon tables, and the park itself has attractions that make it a good place to spend a fall day. Dealers who want to take part in large regional shows can ask the organizers about table rates.
Start with a plan. With more than three hundred tables, it is easy to run out of steam, so walk the entire floor once to scout, then circle back for purchases. Bring a want list, small bills, and a bag for your cards. Visit the busiest dealers first, because popular cards sell quickly, and save time at the end to revisit any tables you liked. Compare prices on high-dollar items, and look up recent sales on your phone. If you are selling, bring a clean, organized stack so dealers can scan it quickly.
Because the show takes place the same weekend as other fall events in Lexington, hotels can fill up, so Louisville collectors who prefer a morning drive should leave early. The trip is about eighty miles and takes just over an hour. Once you arrive, you can combine the show with a visit to the Horse Park's grounds or a late lunch in town.
This show repeats on November 21 and December 19, 2026, so you can return for fresh inventory throughout the holiday season. Each date draws a slightly different set of dealers, and the sheer number of tables means you will often discover new sellers.
VERIFY: Admission and parking fees should be confirmed with the organizer before attending.