The Silicon Valley Cards & Collectibles Show continues its monthly run at Westgate Center in San Jose with an August 2026 edition, keeping the South Bay's most accessible drop-in show going strong inside the mall on Saratoga Avenue. (This is a recurring monthly series; the August weekend shown here is representative — confirm the exact date on the organizer's listing before you go.) Free to attend with free parking, it is the easiest low-pressure way to spend a weekend afternoon buying, selling, and trading cards close to home, with no door fee standing between you and the next pickup.
The tables cover the full breadth of the hobby. Sports collectors will find MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer cards from every era — modern Topps Chrome, Bowman Chrome prospects, Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, and Mosaic alongside vintage Topps, Bowman, and Fleer in showcases and dollar boxes. Trading card game collectors will dig through Pokemon singles and sealed product across the Scarlet & Violet era, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, and Dragon Ball Z. You will also find graded PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC slabs in locked cases, sealed wax, autographs and memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, and the sleeves, top loaders, magnetics, and binders you need to protect a fresh pickup.
The show typically runs Saturday and Sunday, with Saturday hours generally from late morning to 5:00 PM and a Sunday session as well; because the exact August weekend can shift month to month, check the organizer's event page to confirm the dates and hours. Admission is free for all guests, and Westgate Center offers complimentary parking in its large surface lots — the combination of free entry and free parking is exactly why this series has built such a loyal local following from Campbell, Cupertino, Saratoga, Willow Glen, and across the West Valley.
Westgate Center sits near the junction of Saratoga Avenue and Interstate 280, making it an easy stop from anywhere in the South Bay, and the indoor mall setting keeps everyone comfortable through a warm August weekend. Because the show is inside an active shopping center, it is especially family-friendly — kids can browse cards while the household grabs food at the food court or runs weekend errands.
Who should attend? This show is built for South Bay locals — casual collectors chasing a player or set, families introducing kids to the hobby, set builders hunting singles, and serious buyers who want to deal face-to-face in a calm setting. Because it recurs monthly, it is an ideal place to build relationships with vendors who will keep your want list in mind between editions, and a reliable monthly checkpoint for selling or trading off duplicates.
To get the most out of the day, arrive near open if you have a specific chase, since the sharpest vintage and best deals tend to move in the first hour. Bring cash for the fastest, friendliest transactions, with Venmo and Zelle as backups, and carry a sorted want list with target prices so you can move decisively. Pack a slab case and a few extra top loaders for pickups, and bring a trade binder if you like to deal. For the confirmed August date, table count, and vendor announcements, check the organizer's event page and follow the show on social media.