Ball Cards & Brews 4 brings a Memphis hobby fundraiser into its fourth year with a new two-day format. The event combines sports cards, memorabilia, and community activities, with proceeds benefiting Miracle League of Memphis. For collectors who want a weekend outing that also supports a local cause, the card vendors are only part of the attraction.
Grind City Brewing Company provides the brewery setting, and the event is advertised as both family friendly and dog friendly. That gives mixed-interest groups several reasons to come along, even when only one person is focused on cards. The combination of shopping, a silent auction, games, and food makes this a visit worth planning around rather than treating as a quick stop between errands.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The advertised vendor focus is sports cards from across the sporting world. The organizer describes dealers coming from the Mid-South, giving the event a regional connection alongside its Memphis location. Specific dealer inventories are not announced, so arrive with your own collecting priorities rather than counting on a particular player, release, or price range being available.
The flyer also highlights sports gear, memorabilia, and autographs. Here, autographs belong to the advertised shopping categories; a scheduled athlete appearance or signing session has not been announced. If signed merchandise is your main interest, ask individual sellers about the item and any accompanying documentation before making a purchase.
Artwork and handmade goods broaden the browsing beyond cards and sports merchandise. That distinction matters if you are bringing someone who enjoys local shopping but does not collect. There are several advertised categories to explore, without needing everyone in your group to share the same hobby or shopping list.
More Than Just a Card Show
The silent auction is one of the fundraiser's central features. The event description mentions items and experiences, so this portion of the visit may appeal to people whose interests extend beyond the vendor selection. Auction closing times and bidding procedures are not publicly listed at this time. If you plan to participate, check those details when you arrive so you know whether you need to remain on site or return later.
Exclusive mugs and beer are also part of the promotion. Their prices, quantities, and purchase arrangements are not announced, so treat them as separate interests to ask about rather than included benefits. The same approach applies to the food truck: food is advertised, but a specific operator or menu has not been identified.
Games and contests add another layer, and the flyer specifically promotes a Wiffle ball tournament with a “test your swing” invitation. Tournament registration, fees, and start times are not publicly listed at this time. Anyone making the trip primarily to play should check the latest organizer information before building the day around a particular session. The overall weekend schedule does not establish that every activity runs throughout both days.
Planning Your Weekend Visit
The two days have different public windows. Saturday runs from late morning into midafternoon, while Sunday starts in the early afternoon and finishes later. That difference is useful when fitting the show around Halloween plans or other weekend commitments. Check the day-specific hours before leaving, especially if you are returning on Sunday after attending Saturday.
Use the event schedule rather than the brewery's ordinary opening hours. The Saturday show begins earlier than the regular Saturday taproom opening listed on the venue website. The show also has its own closing time, so a brewery visit later in the day should not be assumed to include access to card vendors or fundraiser activities.
Grind City's taproom website describes a venue with patio and green space near downtown Memphis. Those features help explain the brewery setting, but the event's precise indoor and outdoor arrangement is not announced. If you need details about an accessible route, bringing a dog, or participating in an activity, use the organizer's latest information to plan for your particular needs.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
For a first visit, decide whether your priority is the card shopping, the auction, or the broader fundraiser. A collector concentrating on sports cards may want to browse the dealers before joining other activities. A family group may prefer to check the activity schedule first and then leave time for shopping together.
The event's range is its strongest planning advantage: cards, sports merchandise, handmade goods, and fundraising activities share one weekend destination. You do not need to participate in everything to have a clear reason to attend. Before setting out, check the "Official Source" for any newly announced activity times or participation details.
Final Thoughts
Ball Cards & Brews 4 offers Memphis and the surrounding Mid-South a card-focused weekend with a clear community purpose. If you attend, let the organizer or other attendees know you found the event on Card Show Dex, and keep exploring upcoming events across Tennessee.
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