Events

Card shows and events in Raleigh

Every published date below has a source page an editor checked; none are inferred from a shop category or service flag. Times are Raleigh local.

Upcoming dates

Oct17
Card show
CCS Card Show Raleigh - October 2026
Sat, Oct 17 10:00 AM – Sun, Oct 18 5:00 PM

Nov1
Card show
Pokemon Mini Con Raleigh - November 2026
Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Nov7
Card show
CCS Card Show Raleigh - November 2026
Sat, Nov 7 10:00 AM – Sun, Nov 8 5:00 PM

Nov20
Card show
Raleigh TCG Con XIV - November 2026
Fri, Nov 20 3:00 PM – Sun, Nov 22 5:00 PM

Dec5
Card show
CCS Card Show V — Raleigh December 2026
Sat, Dec 5 10:00 AM – Sun, Dec 6 5:00 PM

Dec11
Card show
The Raleigh 500 — December 2026
Fri, Dec 11 1:00 PM – Sun, Dec 13 4:00 PM

What to expect and what to bring.

How to find a card shop worth the drive
Most people pick a card shop by distance. Distance is the least useful thing about a shop. Here is what to check instead.
Card shop red flags: when to walk away
A high price is not automatically a red flag. Hidden rules, pressure, and claims you cannot verify are.
Your first visit to a card shop: what to expect
You do not need expert knowledge or a large budget. A short list and a few direct questions are enough.