The NC Collector's Roadshow returns to the Jim Graham Building at the NC State Fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, 2026 for the late-June edition of Inside Pitch Promotions' flagship Raleigh weekend. Hosted at 1025 Blue Ridge Road on the west side of Raleigh just off I-440, this hybrid Toys, Sports Cards & Pokémon show fills the Jim Graham Building with 450+ vendor tables — one of the deepest dealer floors in the Carolinas. Late-June timing puts the show right at the heart of summer collecting season, with the College World Series wrapping in Omaha, the NBA Finals just concluded, MLB All-Star voting heating up, and prospect hunters watching Bowman Draft for the next J.J. Wetherholt or Charlie Condon-style breakout.
The vendor floor covers every corner of the hobby — and goes further than most card-only shows by including a deep toy and collectible section that pulls in entire families. Sports tables stock deep MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, MMA, soccer, and college football inventory across every era — vintage Topps, Bowman, Fleer, Goudey, Play Ball, and pre-war tobacco issues from the early 1900s through the 1980s, junk-wax 1990s monster boxes, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, Topps Chrome, Bowman Draft, and premium Topps Dynasty, National Treasures, Flawless, and Immaculate. Carolina-team inventory is deep — Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets, Carolina Hurricanes, Durham Bulls, Carolina Mudcats, NC State Wolfpack, UNC Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devils, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, ECU Pirates, and Appalachian State Mountaineers. Pokémon dealers stock singles and sealed product from vintage WOTC Base through modern Scarlet & Violet, plus Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Disney Lorcana, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, Star Wars Unlimited, and Flesh and Blood. Toy tables stock Hot Wheels, Matchbox, vintage Star Wars, Transformers, G.I. Joe, He-Man, Funko Pops, vintage action figures, and comic books — making this a true cross-collector destination.
Hours run Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Eastern. General admission is just $5 for adults, a $7 weekend pass covers both days, and kids 10 and under enter completely free with a paid adult. Free parking covers the surrounding fairgrounds lots. Dealers consistently hand out free packs and base singles to engaged younger collectors.
The NC State Fairgrounds Jim Graham Building sits at 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607, on the west side of town a few minutes off I-440 and US-1, with easy access from I-40 via the Wade Avenue exit. The building is climate-controlled, ADA-accessible, and laid out with wide aisles for cart-and-stroller traffic. The Carter-Finley Stadium and PNC Arena are right next door, the NC State University campus is a short drive, and Crabtree Valley Mall sits a few miles east — lunch options include MoJoe's Burger Joint, Player's Retreat, and the Hillsborough Street corridor.
This show fits every collector profile — first-timers, families, casual fans, modern flippers, prospect hunters, vintage diggers, Pokémon players, and serious toy collectors. For the best experience, arrive at 9:00 AM Saturday for first dibs, bring cash plus Venmo and Zelle backups, and carry a sorted want list. Pack penny sleeves, top loaders, and a slab case. Follow Inside Pitch Promotions on Facebook and Instagram (@InsidePitchPromotions) and check insidepitchpromo.com for the rolling 2026 NC Collector's Roadshow schedule.