The Nona Nerds Card Show is a free Orlando card show built around Pokémon, TCGs, trading, and collector-friendly browsing. The Mother's Day edition adds a family angle to the usual show-floor hunt, with the organizer promoting a free pack of cards for moms while supplies and event operations allow.
Hosted at Sofive Soccer Centers Lake Nona, the show gives Orlando-area collectors a casual place to meet vendors, compare cards in person, and spend part of the holiday weekend around the local hobby community. The flyer also highlights free parking, food and drink availability, and a family-friendly setup.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The confirmed focus for the Nona Nerds Card Show is Pokémon cards, TCG vendors, trades, and collecting. That makes it a natural stop for collectors looking through binders, singles, sealed product, slabs, accessories, and other table-style inventory that often shows up at local card shows.
For Pokémon fans, an in-person show can be especially useful because condition, centering, surface wear, and print quality matter so much. Being able to inspect cards under good light, compare multiple copies, and talk through prices with vendors can make the experience more practical than buying from a photo alone.
The flyer also frames the event around trading and collecting, so attendees may want to bring trade binders, slab cases, want lists, or cards they are ready to move. Inventory will depend on the vendors in the room, but the event's TCG focus should make it approachable for collectors who enjoy the social side of the hobby as much as the buying side.
More Than Just a Card Show
The Mother's Day theme gives this edition a specific identity. The organizer notes that PokeMom's Day is in full effect, and that moms get a free pack of cards. That kind of small giveaway can make the event feel more personal for families, newer collectors, and parents who support younger hobby fans.
Trainer's Backpack is also listed on the flyer as a sponsor or featured friend of the show. The source notes do not spell out every activity tied to that appearance, so the clean takeaway is that the event is being positioned as a community-focused TCG gathering rather than just a basic vendor room.
Sofive Soccer Centers Lake Nona also adds useful venue context. The venue is an indoor sports facility in Lake Nona, and official venue information lists food, snacks, and bar/lounge-style amenities on site. Combined with the flyer details for beer, wine, food availability, free parking, and a family-friendly environment, the show should be easy to work into a Sunday outing.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
The Nona Nerds Card Show should work for several kinds of collectors. Beginners can walk the room, learn how vendors price cards, and see graded and raw cards side by side. Casual collectors can stop in without a ticket cost, browse at their own pace, and maybe pick up a few affordable cards for a personal collection.
More active Pokémon and TCG collectors can use the show to compare condition, ask vendors about recent pulls or restocks, and look for cards that are harder to judge online. Families may also appreciate that the event is clearly positioned as free, family friendly, and tied to Mother's Day rather than a high-pressure buying environment.
For anyone bringing cards from home, it is worth organizing binders, sleeves, and boxes before arriving. A clear want list and a few realistic trade targets can make conversations easier, especially at a show where collecting and trading are both part of the advertised draw.
Final Thoughts
The Nona Nerds Card Show is shaping up to be a great day for collectors in Orlando 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.
Find more local stops on the Orlando card show calendar.