The Fort Lauderdale Card Show gives South Florida collectors two different ways to fit a hobby stop into the first full weekend of November: an evening visit on Friday or an earlier start on Saturday. Billed as Show #67, this occurrence centers on sports cards, memorabilia, and TCGs, with buying, selling, trading, and connecting all part of the invitation.
The setting is Rodeway Inn in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the practical draw is straightforward: free admission and free parking. For a first visit, that makes it easier to stop by and see whether the mix suits your collection without adding an entry charge to the outing. The two-day format also gives you a choice between an after-work visit and a longer daytime window.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The advertised categories bring together card collecting and memorabilia rather than narrowing the event to a single sport or game. That distinction matters if you are attending with someone whose interests differ from yours. A sports cards collector and a TCG fan can approach the same outing with different priorities, while the memorabilia category adds another reason to explore beyond cards alone.
The Friday and Saturday schedules deserve separate attention. Friday runs from 4 PM to 9 PM, making an evening browse possible; Saturday opens at 8 AM and closes at 4 PM. Do not carry Friday's opening time over to Saturday when planning your trip. These are two public sessions of the same show, with different starting points and different amounts of time available.
Choose the session that fits what you want to accomplish. Friday may fit around the end of the workweek, while Saturday offers an eight-hour public window for anyone who prefers more flexibility. Neither schedule establishes which day will have particular items or sellers. If you are traveling for something specific, check with the organizer before building your visit around that expectation.
More Than Just a Card Show
The flyer pairs its buying, selling, and trading invitation with a simple message about connecting. For this occurrence, the social element is part of the advertised purpose, alongside the cards and collectibles. You can arrive with a purchase in mind, bring something you hope to discuss, or use the visit to become more familiar with the local collecting community.
Free parking is a useful distinction when planning a hotel-based event stop. Navigate to the Rodeway Inn on West State Road 84, rather than relying on a search for the hotel chain alone. The official hotel listing identifies the property as Rodeway Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port. Matching the street address helps avoid confusion with similarly named properties elsewhere in South Florida.
Once you arrive, look for the event's entrance or signage rather than assuming every hotel entrance leads directly to the show. The specific room and entrance arrangement are not publicly listed at this time. If step-free access or another arrival detail will affect your plans, check with the venue before traveling. Free event parking does not establish overnight or cruise-parking arrangements.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
A first-time visitor does not need to arrive ready to make a large purchase. The free-admission format allows you to look around and decide how the advertised categories line up with your interests. If you are accompanying a younger collector or someone new to the hobby, choosing a manageable visit within either session can make the outing easier to plan.
For collectors considering a sale or trade, the flyer explicitly welcomes both activities. That invitation does not mean every participant is buying or that any particular exchange is guaranteed. If your trip depends on finding a buyer for a specific collection, use the organizer's public profile to clarify expectations before carrying it to the venue.
The broad TCG billing leaves room for different game interests, but it does not establish a game-by-game inventory list. If Pokémon is your main reason for visiting, confirm any specific product or seller you are hoping to find. The same applies to a particular sports team, player, or memorabilia item: the category is advertised, while individual availability depends on what participants bring.
Final Thoughts
The Fort Lauderdale Card Show offers a clearly scheduled November stop for Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding South Florida collecting community, with evening and daytime options and no admission charge. Check the "Official Source" for organizer updates before heading out. 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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