The Madison County Fairgrounds Card Show holds a one-day holiday edition on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in London, Ohio, the last weekend before Christmas. The Madison County Fairgrounds hosts one of the largest recurring card shows on the west side of the Columbus metro, with a venue directory capacity of up to 250 tables, and the December date is the go-to stop for last-minute gift shopping and year-end collection deals.
What you will find: a wide mixed floor. Sports card dealers bring baseball, football, basketball and hockey singles across every era, rookies and parallels, graded slabs, autographs and relics, and sealed wax boxes, blasters and hobby boxes priced for gifting. With the NFL playoff push and college bowl season underway, expect deep football inventory and plenty of Ohio State cards. The collectibles side includes Pokémon and the major TCGs such as Magic, One Piece, Lorcana and Yu-Gi-Oh!, along with comics, Funko Pops, toys and sports memorabilia. Grading-submission tables and supply vendors are typical.
Hours: Saturday, December 19, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Admission: not published at listing; Madison County Fairgrounds shows have historically been free or low-cost with kids free. Confirm with the organizer. Cash is recommended, and an ATM is usually available on the grounds.
Venue and parking: the Madison County Fairgrounds is at 205 Elm Street, London, OH 43140, about 25 minutes west of Columbus via I-70 and US-42. Parking is free on the fairgrounds. The show building is indoor and heated, with restrooms and concessions. London's downtown is a short drive for lunch.
Who should attend: holiday shoppers hunting sealed product or a graded rookie for a fan, west-side Columbus, Springfield and Dayton-corridor collectors, families with kids on winter break, sellers looking to cash out before year end, and dealers who want to reach a market outside the Columbus core.
Tips: arrive at 10:00 AM for first pick since holiday shows draw bigger crowds, bring a want list, cash in mixed bills and a bag for purchases, and ask dealers about gift bundles. Walk the entire floor before buying because the same cards appear at multiple tables. Dress in layers; fairground buildings can be cool in December even when heated.
The Madison County Fairgrounds show building has become a favorite with dealers because of its size and easy load-in, which is why the venue can host so many tables. For attendees, the wide aisles and open layout make it one of the easier large shows to navigate with kids or a cart. Regulars recommend starting at the far end of the hall and working back toward the entrance, since most people do the opposite and the back tables get less traffic early.
For vendor tables and questions, contact organizer Mike at 937-301-7903 or see the Card Show Hub listing. Future 2027 dates at this venue include March 20-21, June 26-27 and September 25-26.