Trejo's Card Show brings a 175-plus table collectibles marketplace to the Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and this edition carries a back-to-school theme: students can pick up free school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis while they last. Grand Prairie sits almost exactly between Fort Worth and Dallas, which makes this one of the easiest big-floor shows for Tarrant County collectors to reach without committing to a full day of driving.
The floor is broad and family-oriented. Trejo's Trading Post describes its event series as covering Pokemon, sports cards, One Piece, and other trading card games, and the August flyer specifically highlights One Piece, Funko Pops, work from local artists and creators, and handmade goods alongside the cards. On the sports side expect MLB, NBA, NFL, and NHL singles and lots across every price tier — dollar bins and repack boxes for diggers, team lots and set-building commons in the middle, vintage Topps, Bowman, Fleer, and Donruss for Hall of Fame chasers, and modern Panini Prizm, Donruss Optic, Select, Mosaic, Topps Chrome, and Bowman Chrome prospects. Showcases carry graded PSA, SGC, BGS, and CGC slabs. Early August in North Texas means Cowboys material moves first, with Rangers, Mavericks, Stars, TCU, and Texas college programs close behind. Pokemon vendors bring raw singles, binders, Japanese imports, and sealed booster boxes and elite trainer boxes, with Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Dragon Ball appearing on mixed tables. Supply vendors carry sleeves, top loaders, one-touch magnetics, and storage boxes.
Hours are straightforward. VIP early entry runs 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, and general admission runs 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. That is a six-hour public window on a 175-table floor, so a fast opening lap is worth doing before you settle in anywhere.
Admission is five dollars general, ten dollars for VIP, and free for kids ten and under. The VIP upgrade buys a full hour on the floor before the public — worth it if you have a tight want list or want first look at fresh inventory, and skippable if you are browsing for the afternoon. Tickets are handled through the organizer; check trejostradingpost.com before you go in case advance sales close early.
The Ruthe Jackson Center is at 3113 S Carrier Parkway, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, roughly 25 minutes from downtown Fort Worth via I-30 and Carrier Parkway. Parking is available on site. Food is part of the show-day setup, with tamales and tacos listed as available, so you do not need to leave to eat.
This show fits families particularly well. Free admission for kids ten and under, a school-supply giveaway, artists and handmade vendors alongside the cards, and a manageable six-hour window make it a workable Sunday outing even when not everyone in the group collects. Serious buyers get real value from the table count, and first-timers get a low-pressure room to learn how centering, corners, edges, and surface actually move a price.
Tips: come early if you want the school supplies, since they run out. Bring cash in mixed denominations, carry a short want list by player, set, or character with maximum prices attached, and bring a case or backpack so purchases do not get bent. Walk the room once before buying, and ask vendors whether they have more inventory behind the table.
Visit trejostradingpost.com or follow Trejo's Trading Post on social media for future dates and vendor booking.