OG CON - Halloween Edition gives Ocala collectors a Halloween outing built around Pokémon buying, selling, and trading. OGPokeCards advertises 90 vending tables, free candy, and costumes encouraged, bringing a seasonal twist to a show whose central attraction is still the cards.
The Hilton Ocala Ballroom setting makes this a daytime stop for local collectors and visitors driving into Marion County. With free admission and a six-hour public window, you can plan a focused visit or leave room for a longer browse before heading to your evening Halloween plans.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The organizer's advertised 90 vending tables provide the clearest picture of the show's intended scale. That is a table count, rather than a promise of 90 vendors, and individual sellers may occupy more than one space. The announcement specifically centers Pokémon, so that is the category to build your visit around.
Buying, selling, and trading are all part of the advertised format. That matters if your goal goes beyond shopping: you can approach participating vendors about cards you want to move as well as cards you hope to find. Each seller decides what they buy or accept in trade, so an advertised trading opportunity does not mean every table offers the same terms.
The public session runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no separate advertised early-entry window to plan around. If your Halloween schedule only allows a short stop, decide whether your priority is browsing, selling, or discussing trades before you arrive. That gives a brief visit a clear purpose without assuming any particular card or product will be available.
More Than Just a Card Show
Halloween is part of this occurrence's identity. The organizer encourages costumes and advertises free candy, making dressing up an option alongside the card browsing. A costume contest is not part of the announced program, so treat the invitation as a chance to join the seasonal atmosphere rather than prepare for a judged competition.
For families combining several Halloween activities, the daytime schedule offers a useful separation between the card show and evening plans. Costumes are encouraged, rather than required. You can take part in the card event whether you arrive dressed for Halloween or simply ready to browse.
The organizer also advertises free event parking. Hilton's standard parking policy lists a daily charge, so check the event's arrival instructions for any parking procedure that applies to show visitors. Free admission and parking are separate arrangements; if a parking payment prompt appears, check the event instructions before assuming the usual hotel charge applies.
Navigation deserves particular attention. Use Hilton Ocala on SW 36th Avenue as your destination. The hotel identifies its location near I-75 and SR 200 at exit 350, a useful landmark for visitors arriving from outside Ocala. Once at the property, look for the ballroom event signage rather than assuming the hotel entrance itself is the show entrance.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
A first visit can be straightforward here: the advertised focus is Pokémon, the main activity is the vendor floor, and admission is free. You do not need to turn the trip into a buying commitment. Browsing the tables and seeing how vendors present their cards can be a worthwhile introduction to an in-person event.
For collectors considering a purchase or trade, the useful advantage is the direct conversation. You can ask a participating seller about the card in front of you and inspect it with their permission before agreeing to terms. The announcement does not establish a uniform inventory or pricing policy, so let the actual tables guide your decisions.
Selling and vending are different parts of the event. Bringing cards to discuss with a buyer does not reserve selling space. The organizer's announcement describes a separate table-signup process, with prior vendors contacted before remaining spaces open to new vendors. Anyone seeking a table should use the organizer's published vending information instead of assuming walk-in availability.
For the latest event instructions, use the "Official Source" link to OGPokeCards' occurrence-specific post. It is the right place to look for updates about this Halloween edition rather than information about another OG CON date.
Final Thoughts
OG CON - Halloween Edition brings an advertised 90 vending tables, a clear Pokémon focus, and Halloween extras to Ocala 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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