The The Duuuval Card Show returns to Jacksonville for a two-day second-anniversary celebration built around buying, selling, and trading cards in person. With 150+ vendor tables, free admission, complimentary event parking, giveaways on both days, and a charity raffle, this September gathering gives Northeast Florida collectors plenty to explore without an entry fee.
The show takes place at the Adam W. Herbert University Center on the University of North Florida campus. Friday offers an afternoon and evening session, while Saturday provides a longer daytime window. That split gives collectors a choice between starting the weekend on the show floor or arriving Saturday with more time to work through cases, binders, and boxes.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The organizer highlights everything from vintage baseball rookies to recent Pokémon hits, so both sports cards and Pokémon collectors have a clear reason to browse. The current flyer also points to One Piece and a broader mix of cards, autographs, and collectibles. With 150+ vendor tables advertised, attendees can expect a substantial room of independent inventories rather than a single-store shopping experience.
That variety is especially useful when condition and presentation matter. Collectors can inspect surfaces, corners, centering, and eye appeal before deciding whether a raw single belongs in a collection. Graded-card buyers can compare slabs side by side, while set builders and player collectors can move between tables looking for the right card at the right price. Common show-floor staples such as display cases, binders, value boxes, sealed products, and mixed collectibles may vary by vendor, but the organizer’s buying, selling, and trading focus makes hands-on browsing the central experience.
The two-day format can also reward different approaches. Friday evening may suit collectors who want an early look after work or school. Saturday gives newcomers and families a daytime option, while focused collectors can allow more time to revisit tables and compare copies. Anyone pursuing a particular athlete, team, set, or TCG can prepare a short want list before arriving, which helps keep a large vendor floor manageable.
More Than Just a Card Show
This occurrence marks the show’s second anniversary, and the organizer is adding giveaways on both days along with a charity raffle. Specific giveaway times, prizes, and raffle procedures are not publicly listed, so attendees interested in participating should review the organizer’s latest information through the "Official Source" button before visiting. Keeping the details open-ended avoids assuming that the same prize or entry process applies throughout the weekend.
Free admission makes it easy to stop in, browse at your own pace, and decide where to focus a collecting budget. Parking for event participants is also complimentary at the Herbert University Center. The venue says parking is adjacent to the building in front and back, with accessible spaces available. Visitors planning to explore other parts of the UNF campus should follow posted rules, since the venue notes that a separate permit may be required away from the University Center.
The buying, selling, and trading format also creates room for conversation. A vendor can explain why two copies are priced differently, a collector can examine a potential upgrade under the same lighting, and trading partners can discuss value face to face. Those interactions are part of what makes a regional card show distinct from searching listings online.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
A first card show can feel busy, but this event has an accessible starting point. Admission and event parking are free, so a newcomer can walk the floor, learn how tables are organized, and ask questions without needing to justify a ticket cost. Families can treat the visit as a flexible weekend outing, an audience the organizer specifically welcomes.
Casual collectors can focus on affordable singles, favorite players, or characters. Experienced hobbyists can compare higher-end cards, inspect potential grading candidates, and negotiate trades where appropriate. Sports cards collectors may arrive looking for vintage baseball, modern stars, or local favorites, while fans of Pokémon, One Piece, and other TCGs can concentrate on singles or sealed items that individual vendors bring. No particular card, set, or product is guaranteed, so the most useful plan is to identify priorities while leaving room for an unexpected find.
If you bring cards to trade or sell, organizing them before arrival can make conversations easier. Keep valuable items protected, know which pieces are available, and be ready to explain the condition you see. For purchases, comparing similar copies across several tables can provide helpful context before making a decision. Since the show spans two distinct sessions, attendees who visit on both days may also have a chance to reconsider an item after the first pass.
Final Thoughts
The The Duuuval Card Show is shaping up to be a great weekend for collectors in Jacksonville 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 Florida.
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