PokeKon-Fest Charlotte - All Pokemon Show takes over the Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Ayrsley on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. PokeKon bills itself as the Pokémon collector's mecca, a one-day trade show and mini-convention that travels the country, and the Charlotte stop is the only all-Pokémon event of its kind in the metro this fall. If you or your kids live for Pokémon and want a whole day of nothing else, this is the one to plan around.
Everything in the room is Pokémon. Trading card game dealers bring singles from vintage Base Set, Jungle, Fossil and Neo through the newest Scarlet and Violet releases, sealed booster boxes, elite trainer boxes, tins and premium collections, and graded PSA, CGC and BGS slabs from affordable commons to true chase cards. Beyond the cards, PokeKon exhibitors carry Pokémon plush, toys, retro video games and handhelds, manga, magazines, apparel, jewelry, candy and imported goods. An artist alley features local Pokémon artists selling prints and sketches, and the promoter schedules industry guests and fandom celebrities; this edition lists voice actress Alice Himora for meet-and-greets. Expect cosplay, photo opportunities and a family-friendly atmosphere throughout.
This is a single-day Saturday event, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Guest appearances and any panels are scheduled within that window, so check the PokeKon Charlotte page for times before you arrive.
Admission is $20 for adults, and kids under 11 are free, which makes it an inexpensive family outing. Tickets are sold through Eventbrite via the PokeKon Charlotte page and at the door while capacity allows; buying ahead is recommended because hotel ballrooms fill quickly. The Embassy Suites Charlotte Ayrsley is at 1917 Ayrsley Town Boulevard in the Ayrsley development just off I-485 on the southwest side of the city, about fifteen minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport and twenty from uptown. Parking is free on site, and the surrounding Ayrsley district has restaurants and a movie theater within walking distance.
Who should attend? Pokémon collectors of every level, competitive TCG players restocking staples, families with kids, cosplayers, artists and anyone nostalgic for the retro Pokémon era. Dealers focused on Pokémon will find a concentrated buying crowd.
Tips: buy tickets in advance, arrive at 10:00 AM for first pick of sealed product and graded slabs, bring cash for the best deals, and carry a want list sorted by set. Pack sleeves, top loaders and a slab case. Check the guest schedule so you do not miss a signing, and bring a trade binder because trading is a big part of PokeKon culture.
Vendor and artist alley tables are booked through the promoter's online form and typically sell out before the show, so dealers should apply early. Sponsorship packages are also offered for shops and brands that want visibility with a dedicated Pokémon audience.
For tickets, vendor applications and updates, visit pokekon.com/Charlotte, follow @pokekonfestcharlotte on Instagram, or email [email protected].