Collector Fest closes out its fall run with a November edition on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley. Lees Ripz Collectibles has built this monthly Friday-night show into a dependable stop for San Diego trading card game collectors, and the November show arrives just as holiday shopping season kicks off, making it a smart night to pick up gifts, sealed product, and grails before prices tighten in December.
More than fifty vendor tables anchor the floor, with trading card games leading the way. Pokemon inventory runs deep, spanning modern special illustration rares, Japanese exclusives, vintage WOTC-era holos, graded slabs from PSA, CGC, and Beckett, and sealed booster boxes and collection tins that make popular holiday gifts. One Piece Card Game, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Dragon Ball Fusion World are all represented. A rotating cast of vendors covers sports cards across MLB, NBA, NFL, and soccer, and you will find Funko Pops, anime figures, plush, and other pop-culture collectibles scattered through the room.
The show runs from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Friday evening hours make this an easy stop after work, and the four-hour window keeps the pace lively. Raffle drawings happen throughout the night, so plan to stick around.
Admission is free for all ages and no tickets are required. Raffles and giveaways are included, and the venue is wheelchair accessible with food and drinks available on site. The November show often features holiday-themed prizes and vendor specials on sealed product, so ask around.
The Handlery Hotel is located at 950 Hotel Circle North, San Diego, CA 92108, just off Interstate 8 in Hotel Circle. Hotel parking runs about two dollars per hour, and the on-site restaurant and bar stay open during the show. Mission Valley's shopping centers and restaurants are a few minutes away, which makes the show easy to combine with early holiday errands.
Collector Fest appeals to families looking for a free Friday activity, casual collectors who want to browse without a cover charge, gift shoppers hunting sealed product, dedicated Pokemon and One Piece buyers, and traders who want an active, friendly room. First-timers will find the vendors approachable and the layout easy to navigate.
To get the most from the evening, arrive at 6:00 PM for first access to showcases and sealed inventory, bring cash for the best deals, and carry a sorted trade binder. Keep a want list on your phone, and lap the whole floor before making a large purchase. If you are gift shopping, ask vendors about bundle pricing on sealed product. Enter every raffle.
For updates and future dates, follow Lees Ripz Collectibles on Instagram at @leesripz.collectibles or check the Collector Fest listing on TCG Shows Near Me. Confirm the start time before heading over, since evening shows occasionally adjust hours.