The Maryland Trading Card Expo opens the new year at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium on Sunday, January 17, 2027, giving Baltimore-area collectors a warm, busy indoor destination during the heart of winter. Held in the 4-H Building at 2200 York Road, the Expo's first show of the year is a popular spot for collectors flush with holiday gift cards and looking to put new acquisitions to work, as well as for those hunting deals as dealers refresh inventory for the season ahead. With NFL playoff fever, the NBA and NHL seasons in full swing, and the first Bowman and Topps baseball products of the year hitting shelves, January is a lively time to be on a show floor.
The vendor floor spans the full breadth of the hobby. Sports tables stock MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer across every era — vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer, affordable 1990s wax for set builders, and the newest Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, Topps Chrome, and Bowman releases, with deep Baltimore Orioles and Ravens selections. Trading-card-game tables carry Pokémon singles and sealed from vintage WOTC through modern Scarlet & Violet, plus Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z. You will also find PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC graded slabs, autographed memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, and storage supplies to keep your collection protected.
The show runs Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST. General admission is $10 online or at the door, with children 10 and under admitted free (limit three free child admissions per paid adult), and parking at the fairgrounds is free — a combination that keeps the Expo welcoming and budget-friendly for families.
The Maryland State Fairgrounds 4-H Building is located at 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093, just off Interstate 83 with easy access from the Baltimore Beltway (I-695) and a stop on the Light Rail. The York Road corridor surrounding the venue is packed with restaurants and shops, making it simple to grab a bite before or after the show. The building is climate-controlled, fully accessible, and arranged with wide aisles for easy browsing on a cold January day.
This Expo welcomes families and kids, casual collectors, set builders, vintage hunters, modern flippers and breakers, competitive TCG players, and serious dealers. The indoor, all-ages format and free parking make it an ideal winter outing for the whole family, and first-timers will find the layout easy to navigate.
For the best experience, buy your ticket online ahead of time, arrive near the 10:00 AM open for first pick of fresh inventory, and bring cash alongside Venmo and PayPal for flexible deals. Carry a want list, penny sleeves, and top loaders, and walk the full floor before committing so you can compare prices across tables. For vendor lists, ticket links, and the confirmed winter schedule, check marylandtradingcardexpo.com or follow @marylandtradingcardexpo on Instagram.