The Nona Collects Card Show is bringing a large mixed-category card show to Orlando this May, with a focus on sports cards, TCG cards, vendors, grading submissions, trading, and community-focused hobby activity. For collectors in Lake Nona, greater Orlando, and Central Florida, this looks like one of the more well-rounded local shows on the May calendar.
This May event is also notable because it is being held at the show’s new location, Sofive Soccer Centers in Lake Nona. That gives the event a different feel from a hotel ballroom or traditional convention space, with enough room for a larger vendor setup while still keeping the atmosphere tied to the local Orlando collecting community.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The biggest headline for this show is the scale. Nona Collects is advertising over 160 tables, which should give attendees plenty to browse across both sports cards and trading card games. That kind of table count can make a big difference for collectors who like comparing prices, checking condition in person, and making multiple laps before deciding what to buy or trade.
The flyer highlights a strong mix of categories, including:
- Sports cards
- Pokémon
- Magic: The Gathering
- Disney Lorcana
- Other TCG cards
- Sealed product, singles, slabs, and collectibles
- Fanatics, Topps, and Panini-related sports card inventory
As with most mixed-category card shows, exact inventory will depend on the vendor lineup, but the advertised focus makes this a good fit for collectors who do not want to be locked into one lane. A sports card collector may be able to hunt modern singles, slabs, wax, or bargain boxes, while a TCG collector may find Pokémon, Lorcana, Magic, and other trading card inventory across the show floor.
One of the best parts of a show like this is the in-person card hunt. You can inspect corners, surfaces, centering, and overall condition before buying. You can also compare similar cards across different tables, negotiate directly with vendors, and avoid some of the common frustrations that come with online buying, like unclear photos, shipping risk, and condition descriptions that do not match what arrives.
The show also notes that vendors will be buying cards, which is helpful for collectors who want to move inventory, turn duplicates into cash, or bring trade bait with a specific goal in mind. If you plan to sell or trade, it is worth organizing your cards ahead of time so vendors can quickly understand what you have.
More Than Just a Card Show
Nona Collects is not just presenting this as a room full of tables. The May 16 show includes several added features that should make the day feel more active for collectors who want more than a basic buy-and-sell setup.
The event is presented by Layton Sports & Gaming, with sponsors including GameTime Cardz and Fast Break Trading Cards. The Trade Zone is sponsored by Layton Sports & Gaming, which gives trade-focused collectors a more natural place to meet, compare binders, and work out deals. For a show with a large number of tables, that kind of dedicated trade area can make the experience feel more social and less rushed.
The show is also advertising a Card Bounty Program by Vanity Slabs and CGC grading submissions with Mang's Collectibles. Those features give attendees a few extra reasons to bring cards from home, especially if they are considering grading, looking for submission help, or want to take part in something beyond browsing tables.
A free raffle sponsor is also listed, with Versus Games attached to that piece of the event. Combined with free entry, the show has a low barrier for families, newer collectors, and casual attendees who may want to check it out without committing to a full convention-style day.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
The Nona Collects Card Show should work well for a wide range of collectors because it has both scale and accessibility. New collectors can walk the room, learn how different cards are priced, see graded cards in person, and ask questions without relying only on online listings. For someone just getting into sports cards, Pokémon, Lorcana, or Magic, a show like this can be a fast way to understand the hobby better.
Casual collectors can treat it as an easy Orlando hobby outing. Free entry makes it simple to stop by, browse the floor, look through bargain boxes, and maybe pick up a few cards for a personal collection without feeling pressured to spend heavily.
More serious collectors may be drawn to the larger table count, vendor buying, trade zone, and grading submission opportunity. Those features matter if you are bringing cards to move, looking for specific slabs, comparing sealed product, or trying to find better in-person deals than what you are seeing online.
Families may also enjoy the format because the show is not limited to one collecting niche. A parent may be looking at sports cards while a younger collector is digging through Pokémon or Lorcana binders. That crossover is part of what makes mixed-category shows feel more approachable, especially in a market like Orlando where sports cards, Pokémon, and TCG communities all overlap.
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.
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