The SWLA Collectibles Convention takes over the Habibi Shriners hall in Lake Charles on Saturday, October 17, 2026, serving Southwest Louisiana with the region's marquee collectibles gathering. Lake Charles anchors a corner of the state that does not get many hobby events, which is precisely why this one draws so well — dealers travel in from across Louisiana and East Texas, and collectors who normally have to drive to Lafayette, Baton Rouge or Houston get a full show in their own backyard.
The convention casts a wide net across collecting categories. Sports cards form the largest single block: football, baseball, basketball and hockey spanning vintage Topps and Bowman through modern Prizm, Optic, Select, Mosaic and Bowman Chrome, with strong LSU, McNeese State, Saints and Houston-market inventory reflecting the region's split loyalties. Graded slabs from PSA, SGC and Beckett fill display cases. Trading card game dealers bring Pokemon, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh! and One Piece in singles and sealed form. Beyond cards, expect comics and graded comic slabs, vintage toys, action figures, Funko Pops, autographed memorabilia, unopened wax and general pop-culture collectibles. The convention framing means the mix skews broader than a dedicated card show.
Hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, one day only. Admission is a modest door fee typical of regional Shrine hall conventions, with children usually admitted free or at a reduced rate alongside a paying adult; confirm specifics with the organizer before you travel. Table holders should reach out well in advance, as this show has historically filled its dealer space.
The Habibi Shriners facility offers free on-site parking and a large open hall with a single-level floor plan — easy to walk, easy to load in and out of. Lake Charles is directly on I-10 with straightforward access from Lafayette, Beaumont and Houston, and the casino corridor along the lakefront gives out-of-town attendees plenty of lodging and dining if they are staying overnight. The city's downtown and Ryan Street restaurants are minutes away for a lunch break.
This event works best for collectors with broad interests and for anyone in Southwest Louisiana who does not want to drive two hours to a card show. The convention format makes it a comfortable family outing — kids can browse toys and TCG tables while parents work the card cases. Serious buyers should still prioritize arriving at open, since a one-day regional show concentrates its best material in the first two hours. Sellers frequently find good outcomes here, as traveling dealers arrive with cash and buying mandates.
Tips: get there at 10:00 AM. Bring cash in small bills; Shrine hall shows are among the most cash-oriented on the circuit. Carry sleeves and top loaders. Make a full lap before buying, because the broad category mix means similar items land at very different price points across the floor. If you are driving in from Lafayette or Houston, note that I-10 construction through Lake Charles can add time — leave a buffer.
Check the show's Treasure Hunter listing and the organizer's Facebook page for confirmed admission pricing, hours and the final dealer roster.