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KENTUCKY CARD SHOW EXPO IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON!

Get ready for one of the biggest card shows Kentucky has ever seen.

The Kentucky Card Show Expo is taking over the Hyatt Regency Downtown Lexington on August 7th, 8th, and 9th, 2026 for a massive weekend packed with sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, collectibles, buying, selling, trading, networking, giveaways, and nonstop action all weekend long.

This is not your average local card show.

We’re bringing together over 150 vendor tables filled with sports cards, sealed product, singles, vintage collectibles, Pokémon, modern hits, graded cards, memorabilia, gaming collectibles, and more from vendors and collectors all across the region.

LOCATION:
Hyatt Regency Downtown Lexington
401 W High St
Lexington, KY 40507

EVENT SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
INVITE ONLY VIP TRADE NIGHT
7PM - 9PM

Friday night is an exclusive invite only VIP trade night experience.

Every vendor table purchased for the event includes ONE VIP guest invitation for Friday night access.

This night is designed for serious collectors, vendors, and invited guests to buy, sell, trade, network, and make deals before the public weekend begins.

Additional VIP access may become available in limited quantities depending on capacity.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
FREE ADMISSION
9AM - 7PM

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9
FREE ADMISSION
9AM - 7PM

Saturday and Sunday are completely FREE for the public to attend.

Bring your trade binders, cards, collections, cash, friends, and family and enjoy one of the largest card collecting events in the state.

Whether you collect sports cards, Pokémon, TCG, vintage collectibles, or sealed product, there will be something for everyone.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
• 150+ vendor tables
• Sports cards
• Pokémon
• TCG and gaming collectibles
• Vintage and modern cards
• Buying, selling, and trading
• Local and out of state vendors
• Massive networking opportunities
• Family friendly atmosphere
• FREE admission Saturday and Sunday
• Hourly raffles all weekend long

$100+ RAFFLES EVERY SINGLE HOUR

We will be giving away $100 or more in prizes every single hour throughout the event.

NO PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO ENTER.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Want to promote your business, card shop, online store, brand, or break page?

We are currently offering sponsorship opportunities for our hourly raffle giveaways.

Sponsors will receive live event shoutouts and recognition throughout the show weekend in front of attendees and vendors. We’ll announce your business during the raffle presentations and help drive attention directly to your booth, page, shop, or brand.

This is a huge opportunity to get exposure in front of one of the largest card collecting crowds in Kentucky.

Interested in sponsoring a raffle or becoming a featured sponsor?
Contact us directly through KentuckyCardShow.com for details.

VENDORS:
Vendor tables are expected to sell out quickly.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Kentucky Card Show Expo, reserve your tables as soon as possible before spots are gone.

For vendor applications, sponsorships, updates, and event information visit:

KENTUCKYCARDSHOW.COM

BUY. SELL. TRADE. CONNECT.

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