The I-95 Card Fest brings its fall edition to the Howard County Fairgrounds in West Friendship on Saturday, October 17, 2026, offering Baltimore and DMV collectors a sprawling weekend marketplace roughly halfway between Baltimore and Washington. Set in the fairgrounds' exhibition space at 2210 Fairgrounds Road, this show has earned a reputation for big vendor counts and an easy, all-collector-friendly vibe. The mid-October date lands at a perfect moment — the MLB postseason in full swing, the NFL and NHL seasons rolling, NBA tip-off near, and a wave of football and basketball releases on the market — making the fall Fest one of the more energetic shows on the regional calendar.
The vendor floor delivers across the full hobby. Sports tables span MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer, with vintage Topps, Bowman, Fleer, and Goudey from the pre-war years through the 1980s, budget 1990s junk-wax for set builders, and the latest modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, Topps Chrome, and Bowman Draft for prospectors and breakers. Baltimore Orioles, Ravens, Washington Commanders, and Capitals inventory all move well given the show's central location. Trading-card-game tables carry Pokémon singles and sealed from vintage WOTC through modern Scarlet & Violet, plus Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, and Disney Lorcana. You'll also find PSA, BGS, SGC, and CGC graded slabs, autographed memorabilia, comics, Funko Pops, and storage supplies throughout the floor.
Based on the operator's established format, the show runs Saturday with general admission in the morning and early-bird entry available for buyers who want first crack at the tables; admission is typically a low single-digit-to-ten-dollar fee, with kids often admitted free or at a discount. Because details vary between editions, confirm exact hours, admission pricing, and any early-bird option through the DMV card-show community channels or the operator's social pages before you head out.
The Howard County Fairgrounds sits at 2210 Fairgrounds Road, West Friendship, MD 21794, just off Interstate 70 with quick access from Route 32 and a short drive from Columbia, Ellicott City, and the wider Baltimore-Washington corridor. Parking on the fairgrounds is free and plentiful, and the venue offers wide aisles and easy in-and-out access for collectors hauling boxes.
This show fits every kind of collector — families and kids, casual fans, set builders, vintage hunters, modern flippers and breakers, competitive TCG players, and serious dealers buying and selling. The central location and big floor make it a reliable spot to find both bargains and high-end material.
For the best experience, arrive early — or buy an early-bird pass if offered — to beat the crowd to fresh inventory, and bring cash along with Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal for flexibility. Carry a want list, penny sleeves, and top loaders, and take a full lap before buying so you can compare pricing across tables. For confirmed dates, admission details, and vendor announcements, follow the DC-MD-VA card-show groups on Facebook and the operator's event pages.