The Wilson County Pokefest returns to Lebanon, Tennessee on Saturday and Sunday, May 16–17, 2026 for the May edition of one of the most consistent recurring Pokémon-focused trading card shows in the entire Middle Tennessee region. Held at the Wilson County Expo Center area — thirty minutes east of downtown Nashville along I-40 — Pokefest is a dedicated Pokémon and modern TCG event that pulls collectors from Nashville, Mt. Juliet, Hermitage, Hendersonville, Lebanon, Cookeville, and across Wilson, Smith, and Davidson counties.
The vendor floor leans hard into Pokémon but covers the full modern TCG hobby. Pokémon dealers stock vintage WOTC Base Set, Jungle, Fossil, Team Rocket, Neo Genesis, and Skyridge through EX-era and Diamond & Pearl-era nostalgia, modern Scarlet & Violet hits, Japanese exclusives, alt arts, full arts, special illustration rares, promos, jumbo cards, trophy cards, and Worlds promos. Sealed product runs from vintage booster boxes and ETBs through current elite trainer boxes, booster bundles, collection boxes, and Japanese sealed wax. Locked cases display PSA, BGS, CGC, and SGC graded slabs from low-end to grail-level vintage holos. Disney Lorcana, Magic: The Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, One Piece TCG, Dragon Ball Z Fusion World, Digimon, Star Wars Unlimited, and Flesh and Blood vendors round out the modern TCG floor, and a small handful of sports card dealers attend for the sports-and-TCG collector overlap.
Saturday hours run 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM CDT and Sunday hours run 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM CDT. General admission is typically $5 at the door for adults, kids 12 and under enter free with a paying adult, and a small VIP early-entry option gives collectors a 30-minute head start each morning before the public hour. Two-day weekend passes are typically available at a small discount versus single-day tickets. Door prizes, pack giveaways, and Poké-themed raffles are distributed throughout the weekend while supplies last, and casual play areas with sleeves, mats, and damage counters are available throughout both days.
The Wilson County Expo Center area is located in Lebanon, TN, just off I-40 at the Lebanon exits and a short drive from downtown Lebanon's restaurants and shops. The venue is climate-controlled, ADA-accessible, and laid out on a single level with wide aisles. Free on-site parking is plentiful — a major upgrade over downtown Nashville parking pricing — and the venue is a quick drive from the Lebanon Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express for out-of-town buyers.
This show fits every Pokémon collector type but is especially valuable for casual and family collectors. Serious Pokémon competitive players scout singles for upcoming Regionals and Store Championships, but the show's relaxed format and casual play space make it a welcoming environment for younger collectors and first-time attendees. Flippers and breakers restock binders, swap fresh-pull hits, and live-stream from the floor. Families love the dedicated kids' play area, free child admission, and the chance for kids to meet local hobby shop owners and breakers in person.
For the best experience, buy VIP early-entry if available, arrive right at the 10:00 AM Saturday door, bring cash plus Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal backups, and carry a detailed Pokémon want list sorted by set and rarity. Pack penny sleeves, top loaders, and a hard-sided carrying case for graded slabs. Save the last hour Sunday for negotiation — dealers typically cut prices before packing up after a long weekend. Follow the Wilson County Pokefest Facebook page for vendor previews, ticket links, and 2026 monthly schedule updates.