Louisiana Card Con returns to the Castine Center in Pelican Park, Mandeville, Louisiana, on October 3-4, 2026, for the fall edition of the Gulf South's biggest and most popular collectibles show. After a successful spring run, Louisiana Card Con brings back its signature formula of 250-plus vendor tables, an electric community atmosphere, and an incredible variety of trading cards, comics, toys, and memorabilia that keeps collectors coming back show after show. The October edition is especially exciting because it falls at the start of the NBA, NFL, and NHL seasons, meaning fresh rookie cards and new product releases will be in high demand across the vendor floor.
Sports card collectors attending the fall show will find vendor tables loaded with the latest NFL and NBA rookie cards from the 2026-27 season alongside MLB postseason and World Series cards, NHL young guns, UFC and boxing cards, and international soccer releases. Vintage card hunters will discover tables dedicated to classic Topps baseball, Fleer basketball, and other throwback releases from the 1950s through the 1990s. Graded slabs from PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC are always well represented, with vendors offering everything from affordable $20 slabs for new collectors to five-figure investment-grade cards for serious buyers. Trading card game enthusiasts will find deep inventories of Pokemon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z singles, booster boxes, and accessories.
Beyond cards, the vendor floor features comics from golden age keys to modern first prints, Funko Pops including vaulted exclusives, vintage toys from Star Wars to Transformers, coins, retro video games, and sports memorabilia including autographed jerseys, helmets, baseballs, and photographs. The variety ensures that even non-card-collecting family members will find something to enjoy while browsing the show.
Show hours are Saturday, October 3 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, October 4 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. General admission tickets are available at the door at family-friendly prices, with children under a certain age admitted free. Early bird and VIP options may be available for pre-purchase through the Louisiana Card Con website, offering early floor access and other perks for dedicated collectors who want first picks.
The Castine Center in Pelican Park offers a modern, climate-controlled venue with ample space for comfortable browsing. Free parking is available on-site, and the venue is easily accessible from Interstate 12 and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. The location draws collectors from across the Northshore, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Slidell, Hammond, Hattiesburg, and the entire Gulf Coast region. On-site food vendors keep you fueled throughout the day so you never have to leave the show floor.
The fall Louisiana Card Con is perfect for collectors gearing up for the winter card season, families looking for a fun weekend activity, TCG players hunting for tournament-ready singles, and dealers who want to buy and sell in volume at one of the region's busiest shows. For the best experience, arrive early Saturday, bring cash and a detailed want list, wear comfortable shoes, and plan to return on Sunday when vendors sometimes offer end-of-show deals. Follow Louisiana Card Con on Facebook and visit louisianacardcon.com for event updates, vendor highlights, and ticket information.