Sun City Card Show brings a Halloween collecting weekend to El Paso, Texas, with 170+ vendor tables and room for buying, selling, and trading across several hobby categories. The October edition pairs a broad card selection with costumes, hourly giveaways, and free admission for children 11 and under, making it an option for both dedicated collectors and families planning a first show visit.
The two-day event takes place at Starlight Event Center, where indoor seating, concessions, and free garage parking help make a longer visit practical. Its location near El Paso International Airport also gives visiting collectors a recognizable landmark when planning their route. Saturday and Sunday share the same entry schedule, although Sunday's show floor closes an hour earlier.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The announced mix includes sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, Dragon Ball, other TCGs, memorabilia, and collectibles. Sealed product and hobby supplies are also part of the organizer's event description. That combination gives the weekend a broader focus than a single-game gathering, with opportunities to explore different collecting interests under one roof.
The 170+ vendor tables are the central attraction. Table count describes the scale of the floor, rather than a promise that every category will occupy the same amount of space. If your household collects across several games or follows both sports and entertainment cards, the advertised variety makes it possible to build a shared outing around those different interests.
Entry timing deserves attention before you leave home. General admission begins at noon both days, while VIP admission provides access from 11 AM to noon. The organizer's event listing starts at 11 AM because it includes that early-entry period. Saturday continues until 7 PM, and Sunday finishes at 6 PM. Choose your arrival around the admission tier you intend to purchase, especially if you are coordinating a family visit.
There are separate one-day and two-day admission options. A weekend pass may suit anyone planning to split browsing across both sessions, while a day ticket keeps a shorter visit straightforward. Admission is paid at the door and the daily flyers specify cash only. The website's RSVP is for information and reminders; it does not include admission or replace payment when you arrive.
More Than Just a Card Show
Halloween costumes are encouraged for adults as well as children. That gives families a chance to bring some seasonal fun to the show without turning the outing into a separate costume event. The announced attraction remains the collecting floor, so there is no need to plan around an advertised costume competition or judging schedule.
Hourly giveaways add another feature throughout the event. The organizer also advertises 150 swag bags for the first 150 guests each day. Those bags are limited, so they should be treated as an early-arrival possibility rather than something included with every admission. Prize details and participation instructions should come from the organizer at the show.
Indoor round-table seating is available within the event space, offering a place to pause between trips around the floor. On-site concessions provide food and beverages, and a separate inside bar offers drinks and snacks. These features make it easier to plan a visit that includes a break, particularly when different members of a group want to browse at different speeds.
Free garage parking is another useful part of the weekend setup. The venue's information page confirms its garage and location near the airport. Allow time to park and reach the event entrance before your intended admission window, rather than treating the advertised opening as your target arrival at the building.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
For a first visit, the clearest starting point is deciding between the public opening and the paid VIP hour. Families can also plan around the free-child admission policy and the shorter Sunday session. Those practical choices shape the outing more directly than trying to cover every table immediately.
The opportunity to buy, sell, and trade means the show can serve several purposes in one visit. You can browse unfamiliar categories, discuss a possible trade, or inspect an item before deciding whether it fits your collection. Individual vendors determine their inventory and transactions, so the broad advertised mix should guide expectations without being treated as a guarantee of a particular card or product.
Before traveling, use the organizer's "Official Source" for any last-minute announcements. Keep the noon general-admission opening, cash-only door payment, and Sunday closing time in mind when coordinating your group.
Final Thoughts
The Sun City Card Show is shaping up to be a great weekend for collectors in El Paso and the surrounding area. 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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