The Nona Collects Card Show is a free Orlando card show built for collectors who want a big local room for buying, selling, trading, and comparing cards in person. The July 2026 show is set for an evening schedule at SOFIVE Soccer Center in Lake Nona, giving Central Florida collectors a later-day option for browsing tables after the heat of the afternoon.
Hosted in the Lake Nona area of Orlando, The Nona Collects Card Show brings together sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, other TCGs, non-sports cards, supplies, and hobby vendors under one roof. The official event page promotes Over 170 Tables, a stamp card raffle, and CGC grading submission drop-off through Mang's Collectibles, making this more than a quick stop for singles.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The biggest draw for The Nona Collects Card Show is the size and variety of the show floor. With Over 170 Tables promoted by the organizer, collectors should have room to browse display cases, binders, bargain boxes, sealed product, slabs, supplies, and mixed collectibles across a wide range of interests. For sports cards collectors, that can mean looking for modern stars, retired legends, graded pieces, team runs, rookies, inserts, and cards that are easier to judge when they are right in front of you.
The event is also clearly positioned for TCG fans. The official site names Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, other TCGs, and non-sports cards, while the flyer also shows broader hobby brands and Lorcana as part of the collector atmosphere. Inventory will always depend on the vendors in the room, but the public details point toward a multi-category show rather than a single-lane sports-only event.
That mix matters for groups and families. One attendee can hunt graded sports cards, another can dig through Pokémon singles, and another can look for Magic: The Gathering pieces, accessories, or sealed products. A show this size can also reward a second lap around the room, especially when vendors have boxes, cases, and binders that are easy to miss on the first pass.
More Than Just a Card Show
The July edition of The Nona Collects Card Show has a few confirmed features that give collectors more reasons to slow down and spend time on the floor. The organizer notes that attendees can submit cards with CGC Authorized Dealer Mang's Collectibles at the show by asking for them at the welcome table. For collectors who are already thinking about condition, grading candidates, or protection for bigger cards, that drop-off option adds a practical layer to the event.
The stamp card raffle is another confirmed feature. The official site says attendees can make their way around the show floor and get a raffle ticket stamped by 5 specific vendors for a chance to win prizes. That format encourages collectors to explore more of the room instead of only visiting the first few tables near the entrance, which can be useful at a larger show with Over 170 Tables.
The flyer also emphasizes free entry, vendors buying cards, sports cards and TCG cards, a card bounty program, and grading submissions. Those details make the show useful for collectors who want to bring cards from home, compare potential sale or trade values, and talk with vendors face to face. As always, the best approach is to organize higher-value cards before arriving, protect anything you plan to show around, and know which items you are comfortable moving.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
Beginners can use The Nona Collects Card Show as a low-pressure way to learn the Orlando hobby scene. Free admission makes it easier to walk the room, compare prices, ask questions, and see how raw cards, graded slabs, sealed boxes, supplies, and display-case inventory are presented at a larger local event. Being able to inspect centering, corners, surfaces, and overall eye appeal in person is especially helpful for newer collectors still learning condition and value.
Casual collectors can treat the event as a weekend hunt for binder upgrades, favorite players, nostalgic cards, affordable slabs, or gifts. The evening schedule also changes the feel of the day: instead of rushing through a morning show, attendees can plan for a late afternoon or early evening visit, take their time, and make a full loop before deciding what belongs in the collection.
More serious collectors can use the show for focused buying, trade conversations, and grading prep. With vendors buying cards and a CGC submission drop-off option listed publicly, the event should appeal to collectors who want more than browsing. A written want list, recent comps, trade inventory, sleeves, and a compact case can make the visit smoother, especially if you plan to compare several cards before making a deal.
Final Thoughts
The Nona Collects 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.
Keep an eye on more local dates through the Orlando card show calendar.