On Saturday, November 21, 2026, the Lexington KY Sports Cards & Collectibles Show returns to Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park for its November edition, arriving right as holiday shopping begins in earnest. For Louisville-area hobbyists, it is the biggest one-day card show within a short drive, and a November date is a smart time to buy gifts, wrap up year-end collection projects, or sell duplicates before prices shift.
This large floor typically hosts around three hundred tables, so the selection is deep. Sports cards are the backbone, including baseball, basketball, football, and hockey singles, graded slabs, and sealed wax. Pokémon and other TCG tables offer sealed boxes, tins, and singles, which are popular holiday purchases. Collectibles dealers add autographed memorabilia, bobbleheads, and vintage pieces. In November, basketball collectors often turn their attention to rookies from the new NBA season, and football fans track playoff races, which affects what appears on tables.
The show runs from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Free admission is reported in event listings, but confirm with the organizer. The arena at the Kentucky Horse Park provides ample parking, an indoor floor, and restrooms and concession options typical of an event center. The park's north Lexington location is easy to reach from I-75, and signage directs you to the correct entrance.
This date is great for gift shoppers who want to buy in person. Ask dealers about gift-friendly items such as graded cards in display cases, sealed packs for kids, and collector tins. Experienced collectors can fill holes in their sets, and anyone planning a year-end sale can gauge demand by showing items to several buyers. Because the show is large, you can compare prices on similar cards without leaving the building.
Here are some strategies. Bring a list of gift recipients and ideas, plus a want list for yourself. Arrive early to avoid lines and to get first look at new inventory, and carry cash for quick deals. Walk the entire room once before buying so you know where the best prices are. Look for dealers offering holiday bundles, and ask about layaway or payment options for bigger purchases. Take breaks to rest and hydrate, because covering a three-hundred-table floor is a long walk. Bring a backpack or tote with a rigid case to protect your cards on the way home.
The surrounding area offers things to do before or after the show. Downtown Lexington is about fifteen minutes away, and the Horse Park hosts exhibits and the International Museum of the Horse. Louisville collectors can leave around seven in the morning and be at the doors shortly after they open.
If you cannot make this date, the show returns December 19, giving you one last chance to shop before Christmas. Regular attendees say that each month's lineup shifts a little, so you will often see unfamiliar dealers.
VERIFY: Admission, parking fees, and the vendor count should be confirmed with the promoter before travel.