Temple Card Show brings sports cards, Pokémon, comic books, and more together for a Saturday collectibles stop in Central Texas. Organized by Terry Spragg, the October 24 event offers a local option for collectors whose interests cross between trading cards and comics, rather than focusing on a single game or category.
The setting is Holiday Inn Temple-Belton in Temple, with access from the I-35 corridor. For attendees coming from Temple, Belton, or farther along the interstate, the hotel location is a useful starting point for planning the trip. Although the event appears in the Austin calendar market, the show itself takes place in Temple.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The category mix is the clearest reason to consider this occurrence. Sports cards and Pokémon are specifically highlighted alongside comic books, so a household with different collecting interests can plan around more than one hobby. The broader “and more” description leaves room for additional collectibles, but individual games, publishers, players, and product formats should not be treated as guaranteed inventory.
If you are attending with a particular goal, make that goal specific to the categories announced. A list of missing cards, favorite players, or comic issues can help you explain what you are looking for without assuming every seller carries the same material. Someone searching for Pokémon cards and someone looking for comics may need very different conversations, even within the same event.
The seven-hour public window gives you flexibility in choosing a visit that fits the rest of your Saturday. You do not need to plan around a second show day. If you intend to visit later in the afternoon, leave enough time before closing to locate the event room and browse the categories that interest you. There is no confirmed separate early-entry schedule to build into your arrival plan.
More Than Just a Card Show
For a first visit, finding the correct property matters more than memorizing the show title. Use the full Holiday Inn Temple-Belton name and the General Bruce Drive address for navigation. Other events may use similar Temple card-show wording, so check the October 24 occurrence and hotel location together before setting out. The "Official Source" link leads to the designated Facebook event for this date.
Once at the hotel, look for event signage or ask the front desk where the card show is being held. The public details do not identify a particular entrance or room, so allow a little arrival time for that step. Hotel check-in and checkout times are separate from show admission hours and should not determine when you arrive for the event.
The property lists on-site parking on its official hotel website. Follow any posted parking instructions when you arrive; the existence of hotel parking does not establish a special event parking arrangement. If you are planning a longer outing, decide where a meal break fits before the drive. Do not assume food service is included with the show or that leaving and returning follows a particular re-entry policy.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
The combination of cards and comic books makes this event approachable even when your group does not share one collecting focus. Before arriving, agree on which categories each person wants to explore. That gives a first visit a practical shape without turning it into a search for unannounced attractions or activities.
For newer collectors, the announced categories provide a manageable starting point: choose the part of the hobby you already recognize, then ask questions about items that catch your attention. You can browse without committing to a purchase. For families introducing someone to collecting, a small spending limit and one clear collecting interest can make the outing easier to navigate.
More experienced collectors can use the visit to pursue a focused list while remaining open to the comic-book side of the event. If you plan to bring items to sell or trade, first ask whether a seller is interested. An advertised card show does not mean every participant buys collections or accepts trades. Payment methods and any purchase arrangements should likewise be discussed with the individual seller rather than assumed to apply throughout the room.
Final Thoughts
Temple Card Show is shaping up to be a useful Saturday hobby stop for collectors in Temple and the surrounding area, with sports cards, Pokémon, and comic books at its center. If you attend, let the organizer or other attendees know you found the show on Card Show Dex, and stay tuned for more upcoming events across Texas.
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