PokeBash takes over the Pace Center in Gonzales on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2, 2026, delivering a Pokemon-first collecting weekend to the corridor between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. While plenty of regional shows treat Pokemon as a side attraction next to the sports card tables, PokeBash flips that script - this event is built by and for the Pokemon community, with enough trainers, traders, and dealers in one room to make it one of the most focused TCG gatherings in south Louisiana this summer.
The dealer floor leans heavily into everything Pokemon: vintage WOTC-era holos and first editions, modern chase cards and alternate arts, Japanese exclusives, graded slabs from PSA, CGC, and BGS, plus walls of sealed product from booster packs to elite trainer boxes and collection tins. Expect plush, promo items, and accessories alongside the cardboard. Most vendors also bring crossover inventory - One Piece, Lorcana, Dragon Ball, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! - and a handful of sports card tables round out the mix, so even the non-Pokemon collector in your group will find something to flip through.
Doors open at 9:00 AM on both days. Saturday is the main event, typically running through late afternoon with the fullest vendor turnout, while Sunday's session gives latecomers a second chance and often features the weekend's best deals as sellers look to lighten their load before heading home.
Admission is collector-friendly and family-priced - typically free or just a few dollars at the door, with kids welcome. Check the show's social pages for current door details before you go. No advance tickets are needed.
The Pace Center is a well-known event hall in Gonzales, just off the Airline Highway corridor with quick access from I-10, roughly 45 minutes from both New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Parking on site is free and plentiful, and the Tanger Outlets and surrounding restaurant strip give families an easy way to turn the show into a full day trip.
PokeBash is ideal for Pokemon families first and foremost - this is the kind of show where kids trade their first cards while parents hunt graded grails. Competitive players can restock singles and sealed product, vintage collectors will find WOTC-era material that rarely surfaces at general shows, and content creators will appreciate the energy of a dedicated Pokemon crowd. Serious buyers should not write it off as a kids' event, either; high-end slabs and Japanese exclusives regularly change hands here.
To make the most of it, arrive near the 9:00 AM Saturday open for the best selection, bring cash since smaller vendors may not take cards, and set a budget before you walk in - Pokemon rooms are dangerous for impulse buyers. Bring your trade binder, because trading culture is strong at this show, and let kids carry a few cards of their own to swap. If you are chasing something specific, ask around early; vendors will often point you to the right table.
For vendor lineups, door pricing, and updates, check the PokeBash listing on Treasure Hunter or search for PokeBash on Facebook, where the organizers post news ahead of each date.