The Pokemon & Sports Card Show sets up at the Mesa County Fairgrounds in Grand Junction on Saturday, October 3, 2026, part of a nationally touring show format that brings a dedicated Pokemon TCG presence alongside a traditional sports card marketplace to mid-sized cities that don't otherwise get much big-show traffic. For Western Slope collectors, it's one of the few chances each year to see a show built specifically around Pokemon rather than treating the game as an afterthought next to sports cardboard.
What attendees will find: expect a strong lineup of Pokemon TCG singles, sealed booster boxes and blister packs, graded Pokemon slabs, and vintage Base Set and Jungle-era cards sitting alongside a full sports card marketplace covering MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL, with the usual mix of dollar-box commons, rookie cards, and graded PSA and BGS slabs. Shows in this touring series typically also carry a light presence of Magic: The Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh! singles, general TCG supplies like sleeves, deck boxes, and binders, and the occasional table of comics or memorabilia for collectors who branch out beyond cards.
Hours: VERIFY — specific published hours for this Grand Junction date were not confirmed at the time this listing was compiled. Based on this show format's typical schedule in other cities, plan for a single-day run roughly 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., but confirm the exact start and close time before you drive out, since fairgrounds events can shift by an hour or two from the franchise norm.
Admission: VERIFY — pricing was not independently confirmed for this stop. Shows in this series commonly charge a small general admission fee in the $3 to $7 range with free entry for young children, but treat that as a general guideline rather than a confirmed number for this specific date.
Venue and parking: the Mesa County Fairgrounds sits at 2785 US Hwy 50 in Grand Junction, CO 81505, with the large surface parking lot typical of a fairgrounds venue, so parking should not be a concern even on a busy Saturday.
Who should attend: this show is built for Pokemon-focused families and younger collectors who want a dedicated TCG environment rather than a sports-card-first room, though sports card collectors on the Western Slope will still find a full marketplace worth the trip. It's also a solid stop for anyone chasing sealed Pokemon product, since dedicated Pokemon shows tend to attract sellers who specialize in exactly that category rather than treating it as a side table stuck in the back corner.
Tips for the best experience: bring a want list for specific Pokemon sets or sports rookies, arrive at opening for the best sealed-product selection since Pokemon boxes tend to move fast at dedicated shows, and bring both cash and a way to check current market prices on your phone, since Pokemon singles pricing can swing quickly between show weekends depending on set rotation and tournament results.
Check the Mesa County Fairgrounds events calendar or the show's national listing page for day-of updates and any last-minute changes before making the trip.