HTX Card Show returns to Lake Conroe on March 13 and 14, 2027, putting a major Houston-area collecting weekend right at the start of baseball season. The March date has a distinct flavor from the winter shows: spring training is wrapping up, the year's first baseball products are hitting shelves, and dealers reliably respond by bringing more current-year and prospect-focused inventory to the floor alongside the usual vintage and TCG material.
The HTX series is known for high vendor counts and a wide category spread. Recent editions have run several hundred tables. Sports card coverage spans MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, boxing, and UFC, with vintage graded slabs, modern rookies, parallels and autographs, sealed wax, memorabilia, and value boxes deep enough to reward an hour of digging. Trading card games have a substantial footprint, with Pokemon, One Piece, Dragon Ball, and other titles represented across singles and sealed product. Comics, general collectibles, and vintage items round out the floor.
Ticketing across the HTX series runs two tiers. General admission covers the public show hours both days, while VIP adds early entry ahead of general admission on Saturday and Sunday plus double raffle entries — the better option if you want first look at fresh inventory. Kids five and under have been admitted free at recent shows. Tickets are sold through tickets.txcardshows.com. As of this listing the March ticket page had not yet opened, so hours, pricing, and the confirmed venue address should be verified with the organizer before you make the trip.
The Lake Conroe area sits roughly an hour north of downtown Houston off I-45, near Montgomery and Willis, and within easy reach of Conroe, The Woodlands, Spring, and Tomball. The lake gives the weekend a genuine getaway component — waterfront restaurants, marinas, and resort lodging are all close to the show, and a fair number of attendees turn the trip into an overnight rather than a day drive.
March is a strong month for baseball collectors specifically. If you build team sets, chase rookies, or follow prospects, this is one of the first large Houston-area rooms of the year where the new product cycle is properly represented. It is also a good show for vintage buyers, since dealers who bought collections over the winter typically have that material priced and on the table by early spring.
Bring cash for the smaller vendors, a want list organized by sport, set, or character, and top loaders or a case to protect what you buy. With several hundred tables, walk the entire floor before making any significant purchase — the price spread on the same card across a room this size is routinely larger than people expect. Confirm the grading company, label, and certification number on any slab before agreeing on a price. Saturday morning is best for selection, Sunday afternoon for negotiation.
Watch txcardshows.com for venue confirmation and the ticket link, typically posted several weeks ahead.