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SUMMARY:The Guilford Card Show
DESCRIPTION:Guilford Card Show brings a focused collector marketplace to East Creek Landing on Sunday\, May 10 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Presented by Cardboard Culture\, the event centers on trading cards and memorabilia\, offering a space where collectors can buy\, sell\, and connect in a streamlined\, table-driven format. With 35 vendor tables\, it creates a dense\, walkable layout that keeps everything within reach. \nThe show features a wide range of items\, including sports cards\, Pokémon\, TCG\, graded and raw cards\, sealed products\, autographs\, and memorabilia. That mix draws both serious collectors searching for specific pieces and casual attendees browsing for deals or starting a collection. Early entry from 9:30 to 10:00 AM provides access ahead of general admission\, which can matter for those looking to secure harder-to-find items. \nAdmission is set at $5\, with free entry for kids 12 and under\, making it accessible for families as well as individual collectors. The event keeps its focus on the hobby itself\, with a straightforward setup and clear emphasis on inventory and interaction. As a local card show\, it offers a practical\, in-person alternative to online buying\, with the added benefit of direct negotiation and discovery. \n**SEO Description (160 characters max):**
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LOCATION:East Creek Landing\, 390 South Union St\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hard Hittin’ Card Show May 2026
DESCRIPTION:At The Rainmaker Expo Center \nHard Hittin’ Card Show May 2026 brings one of Connecticut’s largest collectibles events to Foxwoods Resort Casino Rainmaker Expo Center across May 23 and May 24. Known as a major quarterly show\, the event spans more than 50\,000 square feet\, creating a large-scale marketplace for collectors\, dealers\, and hobbyists. With its size and scope\, it draws attendees from across the region looking for both high-end items and everyday finds. \nThe show features a wide range of collectibles including sports cards\, Pokémon\, TCG\, and more\, with vendors offering graded cards\, raw singles\, sealed products\, and memorabilia. Saturday runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\, followed by a dedicated Trade Night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM that focuses on direct collector-to-collector deals. Sunday continues from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, giving attendees multiple opportunities to explore\, buy\, sell\, and trade. \nAs one of the largest events of its kind in the state\, Hard Hittin’ Card Show stands out for both its scale and variety. The combination of a major casino venue\, a large vendor footprint\, and a structured weekend schedule creates a destination-level experience for collectors. Whether attending for serious acquisitions or casual browsing\, the event offers a comprehensive look at the trading card and collectibles market.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/hard-hittin-card-show-may-2026/
LOCATION:Foxwoods\, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foxwoods
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SUMMARY:Hard Hittin’ Card Show May 2026
DESCRIPTION:At The Rainmaker Expo Center \nHard Hittin’ Card Show May 2026 brings one of Connecticut’s largest collectibles events to Foxwoods Resort Casino Rainmaker Expo Center across May 23 and May 24. Known as a major quarterly show\, the event spans more than 50\,000 square feet\, creating a large-scale marketplace for collectors\, dealers\, and hobbyists. With its size and scope\, it draws attendees from across the region looking for both high-end items and everyday finds. \nThe show features a wide range of collectibles including sports cards\, Pokémon\, TCG\, and more\, with vendors offering graded cards\, raw singles\, sealed products\, and memorabilia. Saturday runs from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM\, followed by a dedicated Trade Night from 6:00 to 8:00 PM that focuses on direct collector-to-collector deals. Sunday continues from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, giving attendees multiple opportunities to explore\, buy\, sell\, and trade. \nAs one of the largest events of its kind in the state\, Hard Hittin’ Card Show stands out for both its scale and variety. The combination of a major casino venue\, a large vendor footprint\, and a structured weekend schedule creates a destination-level experience for collectors. Whether attending for serious acquisitions or casual browsing\, the event offers a comprehensive look at the trading card and collectibles market.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/hard-hittin-card-show-may-2026-2/
LOCATION:Foxwoods\, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foxwoods
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SUMMARY:Guilford Card Show TCG Edition
DESCRIPTION:Guilford Card Show TCG Edition brings a focused trading card experience to East Creek Landing on Saturday\, May 30 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Presented by Cardboard Culture\, this edition is dedicated entirely to TCG\, creating a more specialized environment for collectors and players. With 35 vendor tables\, the show is designed for browsing\, trading\, and direct interaction with sellers in a compact\, high-density layout. \nUnlike broader card shows\, this TCG-only format zeroes in on popular trading card games\, with inventory including sealed products\, raw singles\, graded slabs\, and more. That focus makes it especially appealing for fans of games like Pokémon and other collectible card communities\, offering a stronger chance to find specific cards\, build decks\, or discover new additions. Early entry from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM provides first access for serious collectors looking to get ahead of the crowd. \nAdmission is $5\, with early entry available for $10\, and free admission for kids under 12\, making it accessible for both dedicated collectors and families. The event keeps its emphasis on the hobby itself\, offering a streamlined\, in-person marketplace where buying\, selling\, and trading happen face-to-face. As a specialty edition\, the Guilford Card Show TCG Edition delivers a targeted experience for the trading card community.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/guilford-card-show-tcg-edition/
LOCATION:East Creek Landing\, 390 South Union St\, Guilford\, CT\, 06437\, United States
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SUMMARY:The 860 Card Show at the Mystic Hilton
DESCRIPTION:The 860 Card Show at the Mystic Hilton is on May 31\, bringing together collectors\, hobbyists\, and trading card fans from across the region for a day centered around sports cards\, Pokémon\, trading card games\, comics\, and collectibles culture. Featuring 60 vendor tables spread across two rooms\, the growing event has quickly become a gathering spot for both serious collectors and casual fans looking to buy\, trade\, browse\, and connect with others in the hobby community. \nThe show covers a wide range of collectible interests\, from vintage and modern sports cards to Pokémon cards\, trading card games\, comic books\, and pop culture memorabilia. Attendees can expect dealer tables filled with sealed products\, graded cards\, bargain boxes\, rare finds\, and collector-focused merchandise that appeals to longtime hobby veterans as well as younger fans just getting started. The mix of categories helps create an atmosphere broader than that of a traditional sports card convention\, blending nostalgia\, gaming culture\, and fandom into a single event. \nPart of the appeal of smaller regional card shows is the sense of accessibility. Unlike massive national conventions that can feel overwhelming and expensive\, The 860 Card Show leans into a community atmosphere where conversations happen easily across tables and collectors have time to actually dig through boxes\, negotiate trades\, and share stories. Admission is just $5\, with children 12 and under admitted free\, making it an affordable outing for families and collectors alike. \nThe rise of trading cards and collectibles over the past several years has brought renewed energy to hobby culture\, and events like this reflect how deeply that enthusiasm has spread beyond major cities and convention centers. Whether attendees are chasing grail cards\, searching for Pokémon pulls\, hunting comics\, or simply reliving childhood obsessions for a few hours\, the event taps directly into the thrill of discovery that keeps collector culture alive. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/the-860-card-show-at-the-mystic-hilton/
LOCATION:Mystic Hilton\, 20 Coogan Blvd\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
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