Sports Cards & Pokémon Show gives San Antonio collectors a daytime hobby stop before Halloween evening. The Saturday event brings sports cards, Pokémon, One Piece, and other collectibles to the Hermann Sons Building, with vintage and current material advertised and buying, selling, and trading at the center of the outing.
The downtown setting comes with an especially useful arrival detail: the flyer directs attendees to parking and the entrance at the back of the building. Plan around that instruction rather than assuming the street-facing door is the show entrance. With a daytime session and a clear admission price, this can fit into a Halloween schedule without requiring an evening commitment.
A Full Day of Cards & Collectibles
The advertised mix gives a group with different collecting interests a reason to make the same trip. A sports cards collector and someone focused on Pokémon or One Piece can plan one shared stop, while the organizer also includes comics, toys, and broader collectibles in its event description. Those categories describe the show’s scope; individual sellers determine the specific items available.
The flyer’s vintage-and-current emphasis is another useful distinction. You can approach the visit with older collecting interests, newer releases, or a combination of both, without assuming the event is devoted to a single era. It does not establish that any particular set or individual card will be present, so anyone traveling for one specific item should ask the organizer before making that item the sole reason for the trip.
Buying, selling, and trading are all explicitly promoted. If you hope to sell or trade, bring a manageable selection and ask a participating seller whether they are considering offers before unpacking. The invitation to trade does not mean every dealer buys every category, and a conversation about what someone wants can make the visit more productive for both sides.
More Than Just a Card Show
Halloween falls on Saturday this year, and the show’s six-hour daytime window leaves room for other plans afterward. Morning visitors can browse before lunch, while an afternoon arrival may suit anyone with earlier commitments. Keep the 4 p.m. finish in mind when choosing an arrival time, particularly if you want time for both browsing and trade discussions.
For navigation, use the Hermann Sons Building on South St Mary’s Street. The venue’s own website calls the property Hermann Sons Hall and describes its long history as a downtown meeting and event space. Either name may appear during trip planning, so matching the street address is more useful than relying on the building name alone.
The rear parking instruction identifies where to look on arrival, but it does not establish that parking is free or that a space is guaranteed. Leave a little time to locate the correct access point, read any parking signs, and follow event directions. Anyone who needs a step-free route should ask about access before traveling, since the rear entrance instruction alone does not describe the route into the show.
General admission is $5. Keep admission separate from your shopping budget and any parking expense. Families should ask about any applicable child policy rather than assuming a free age tier, since no child discount is advertised on the flyer. If payment method or reentry affects your plans, those are useful questions for the event contact before arrival.
A Show for All Levels of Collectors
For a first visit, choose the part of the advertised mix that matters most to you and allow time to explore the rest. Someone focused on One Piece may want a shorter, targeted stop, while a household interested in cards, comics, and toys may prefer more browsing time. The category mix helps shape that decision without requiring everyone to collect the same thing.
Prospective vendors have a direct contact: the flyer lists Wallace at 512-784-8954 for general and vendor information. Ask about availability, setup arrangements, and dealer pricing before planning to sell from a table. Attendee admission does not establish vendor access or include a selling space.
Final Thoughts
Sports Cards & Pokémon Show offers a straightforward downtown stop for a Halloween Saturday: several advertised collecting categories, a daytime schedule, and a specific rear entrance instruction to help you arrive prepared. If you attend, let the organizer or other attendees know you found the show on Card Show Dex, and keep exploring upcoming events across Texas.
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