The Mansfield Sports Card Show returns to the Richland County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 17, 2026, for its fall edition. Organized by Simply A Stag Cards, this show has become the anchor event for collectors in north-central Ohio, drawing from Mansfield, Ashland, Marion, Mount Vernon, Wooster and the northern reaches of the Columbus metro. It is about an hour north of Columbus on I-71, and the fairgrounds setting gives it room for a large dealer count and easy parking.
What you will find: this is a sports-first show with a wide range. Dealers bring baseball, football, basketball and hockey singles spanning vintage 1950s and 1960s stars to current-year rookies and numbered parallels, graded slabs from all the major grading companies, autographed cards and memorabilia, and sealed wax boxes and packs for anyone who wants to rip on site. Because Mansfield sits between the Cleveland and Columbus markets, you will find strong runs of Browns, Guardians, Cavaliers, Ohio State and Blue Jackets cards. A growing number of tables carry Pokémon and other TCGs, and there are usually a few comic, toy and Funko sellers.
Hours: Saturday, October 17, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Admission: the September edition of this show was free, and the fall show is expected to be free as well; confirm on the event page. Kids are welcome and free. Cash is recommended for the best deals, though most dealers accept mobile payment.
Venue and parking: the Richland County Fairgrounds is at 750 North Home Road, Mansfield, OH 44906, on the northwest side of the city, a few minutes from US-30 and State Route 39. Parking is free on the fairgrounds. The show building is indoor with restrooms, and concessions are typically available.
Who should attend: north-central Ohio collectors who want a large show without driving to Cleveland or Columbus, Browns and Ohio State fans hunting team cards, vintage collectors, families with kids getting into the hobby, and anyone selling a collection, since several dealers buy on site.
Tips: arrive at 10:00 AM for first pick, walk the full floor before buying, bring cash in mixed bills and a want list, and carry a trade binder because the crowd trades actively. If you are combining this with the same-day London Mega Expo or the Southway Legion show in Columbus, plan the drive; Mansfield is roughly an hour from downtown Columbus.
The Richland County Fairgrounds is a familiar venue for area collectors; the same building hosts the show's other dates through the year, so regulars know the layout and head straight for their favorite dealers. First-timers should walk the perimeter first, where the larger dealers set up, then work the center rows where the collector tables and bargain boxes usually sit.
For vendor tables and updates, follow Simply A Stag Cards on social media or see the Card Show Hub listing.