Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Trading Card Con May 1, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THE CARDS & MORE EXPO BRINGS TRADING CARD CON TO CHICAGO
May 1st-3rd, 2026
Chicago, IL— The nationwide Cards & More Tour’s Trading Card Con is making its exciting debut, taking place on April 10th through the 12th at the Hilton Chicago, located at 720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605.
This family-friendly expo brings together fans of Pokémon, Pokémon cards, Pokémon Funko, comics, One Piece, Magic The Gathering, sports cards, and much more. With $15 day admission or $25 for the weekend (kids under 7 get in free with a paid adult!). This event offers a dynamic weekend experience for collectors, traders, and pop culture fans of all ages. Meet some of the original and new voice actors from the show and games!
Event highlights include:
Voice Actors:
Greg Abbey
Dale Kelly
Dave B. Mitchell
Emily Bauer
Viral Influencers:
- Beard.dad.cardz: Viral TCG vendor
- Coops_Collection
- The Dew Boys
- Pokesean151
- Pokebeard_TCG
- Hyperhero
- NorelaxShop
More:
- More than 200 vendors featuring everything from vintage sports cards to rare anime collectibles
- Live entertainmentand music
- Raffle giveaways and exclusive show deals
- Giveaways every hour!
VIP Access!
- Early showroom access from 10 am-11 am on Saturday & Sunday exclusively for VIP badge holders
- Entrance into the Saturday Trade Night Party exclusively for VIP badge holders & vendors from 6 pm-8 pm, which includes light appetizers
- Trade night Saturday night 7 PM- Midnight
- Get photos with some of your favorite characters
- Kids 7 and under are free with a paid adult VIP Pass, but will not qualify for the free gift
Whether you’re a serious collector or just exploring the world of trading cards for the first time, our event creates an inclusive, high-energy atmosphere perfect for the whole family.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon and TCG in general. We love seeing the collector community continuing to grow with incredible energy,” said a spokesperson, Brandon LaVorgna. “Our goal is to create a weekend where families can connect over their shared passions and discover something new.”
Get tickets: tradingcardcon.com
EVENT DETAILS:
Trading Card Con
Dates: May 1-3, 2026
Location: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60605
Admission: $25 admission (kids under 7 get in free with a paid adult!)
Hours: Friday 4 PM – 11 PM, Saturday, 10 AM – 11 PM, Sunday, 10 AM – 6 PM
Website: tradingcardcon.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Brandon LaVorgna
Public Relations | Cards & More Tour
marketing@cardsandmoretour.com
(858) 472-4129
About the Cards & More Tour
The Cards & More Tour is a nationally traveling expo series that brings together collectors, fans, and vendors from across the world of sports cards, Pokémon, comics, anime, memorabilia, and more. Founded in Texas, the tour has quickly expanded to multiple cities across the U.S., offering free, family-friendly events filled with live entertainment, food trucks, vendor trade parties, and exciting raffle giveaways. Sponsored by TradingCardsMarketplace.com, the Cards & More Tour is committed to building community, encouraging trading culture, and providing a welcoming space for both seasoned collectors and curious newcomers. For more information, visit www.cardsandmoretour.com.
