Simpsonville Cards & Collectibles Show Returns March 7 with Largest Event Yet

A fast-growing regional event celebrating nostalgia, hobby culture, and community will return to Simpsonville on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as the Simpsonville Cards & Collectibles Show hosts its largest gathering to date.

Founded by Golden Strip native Jacob Wilson, who grew up in Fountain Inn and played youth sports in Simpsonville and Mauldin, the show was created to bring a major collectibles event to a region that historically had none. Despite the area’s strong sense of community, large shows had long been concentrated elsewhere in South Carolina.

Inspired by years of attending events across the state and conversations with fellow collectors about what they wished existed locally, Wilson tapped into longtime connections — including relationships with the Simpsonville Parks and Recreation Department — and began building the show from the ground up.

The first event, held in November 2024, required extensive networking to recruit vendors and fill 120 tables. While challenging, it proved successful and sparked rapid growth. Two shows last year drew more than 900 attendees, not including vendors. The upcoming March event will feature approximately 230 tables, nearly doubling the size of the inaugural show.

The Simpsonville Cards & Collectibles Show will be held:

March 7, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
310 W. Curtis Street, Simpsonville

Attendees can explore a wide variety of modern and vintage collectibles, including:

• Sports cards

• Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Lorcana, Star Wars, and other trading card games

• Comic books

• Toys

• Video games

• Coins

• Pop culture memorabilia

• And more

Admission is affordable for families, with free parking available. Children 12 and under are admitted free, while ages 13 and up are $3 (cash).

Wilson says the event’s greatest impact goes far beyond buying and selling.

“The community that raised me has been incredibly good to my family over generations,” Wilson said. “It’s meaningful to bring a show that’s worthy of this great community to the people of the Golden Strip.”

He noted that many attendees rediscover pieces of their childhood and enjoy sharing those memories with their children, while younger collectors introduce parents to modern hobbies.

“You see families connecting across generations,” Wilson said. “People find things that remind them of growing up, and kids get excited to show their interests to their parents. There’s a lot of joy in the room.”

Wilson also emphasized the welcoming nature of the collectibles community, describing it as supportive and reflective of the close-knit spirit of the Golden Strip.

“With everything going on in the world, this show gives people a positive experience,” he said. “The collectibles community is tight and encouraging. It reminds me of the communities here that helped raise me.”

With its rapid expansion and strong attendance, the Simpsonville Cards & Collectibles Show is quickly establishing itself as a signature regional event for collectors, families, and anyone looking for a fun, nostalgic outing.

For updates and additional information, follow the event on social media at @SimpsonvilleCardShow.