The Wilson County Pokefest is a two-day collector event in Lebanon, Tennessee for fans of Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, One Piece, art, and mixed trading-card collectibles. The May show gives Middle Tennessee collectors a local place to buy, sell, trade, browse vendor setups, and spend time around the TCG community.
Hosted at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center's Made in Tennessee Building, Wilson County Pokefest sits just east of Nashville and draws from Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Murfreesboro, Gallatin, and the wider Middle Tennessee hobby scene. It is built around an accessible show-floor format, with cards, collectibles, and collector-to-collector conversations at the center of the weekend.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
Collectors can expect a TCG-heavy show floor with Pokemon as the headline draw, alongside confirmed space for Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, One Piece, art, and other mixed collectibles. That mix makes Wilson County Pokefest a useful stop whether you are chasing modern sealed product, filling binder pages, comparing singles in person, or looking for something outside the usual online listings.
Local card shows are especially helpful because you can inspect condition before buying, compare copies side by side, and talk through prices with the person behind the table. Expect the usual rhythm of a collector room: display cases, binders, boxes, sealed items, trade conversations, and the occasional find that is easier to notice in person than on a screen.
The May flyer also notes that tables are sold out for the May 16 and 17 show, which is a good sign for attendees hoping for a full room. For collectors, a stronger vendor lineup usually means more variety, more chances to compare prices, and a better shot at finding the specific cards or collectibles that fit your collection.
More Than Just a Card Show
Wilson County Pokefest is positioned as a buy, sell, and trade event, so the appeal goes beyond a quick shopping trip. It gives collectors a place to bring trade binders, meet other hobby fans, and spend time around people who understand the details that make card collecting fun, from condition and rarity to favorite sets and character collections.
The organizer's May flyer highlights a giveaway for the first 200 paid admission customers, who get a choice of one free Pokemon pack. That gives early attendees an extra reason to arrive with time to browse, especially families and younger collectors who enjoy the pack-opening side of the hobby.
The venue note places the show in the Made in Tennessee Building across from the Farm Bureau Expo Building, which should help attendees navigate the agricultural center grounds once they arrive. The event's format is straightforward and family-friendly: come in, browse tables, make trades, talk with vendors, and enjoy a local TCG-focused weekend.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
Beginners can use Wilson County Pokefest as an easy entry point into the local hobby scene, especially if they are still learning how to evaluate condition, understand pricing, or decide what kind of collection they want to build. Being able to ask questions at a table can make the hobby feel more approachable than scrolling listings alone.
Casual collectors can hunt for favorite characters, affordable singles, sealed packs, and fun pickups across Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, One Piece, and mixed collectibles. More serious collectors can use the weekend to compare copies, look for harder-to-find cards, and negotiate directly with vendors or other attendees.
Families should also find the show approachable, especially with the TCG focus, art, giveaway, and broad mix of collectible categories. The strongest reason to go is the simple one: in-person card hunting gives you a better feel for the cards, the people, and the local collecting community.
Final Thoughts
The Wilson County Pokefest is shaping up to be a great weekend for collectors in Lebanon, Nashville, 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 Tennessee.
See more upcoming Middle Tennessee events on the Nashville card show calendar.