Grand Avenue Festival Escondido Card Show

Catch the thrill of the first-ever Pokémon Card Show at the Escondido Grand Avenue Festival! Join us on Sunday, October 19, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM at 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025 for a FREE day packed with trading, collecting, and buying Pokémon cards.

This one-of-a-kind event brings together collectors, fans, and vendors from across Southern California for a celebration of everything TCG. Whether you’re chasing shiny Charizards, vintage holos, or completing your latest set, this is the ultimate Pokémon gathering in Escondido.

Set amid more than 30 years of festival fun, the Escondido Grand Avenue Festival features:

• 250+ vendors
• Live music
• Food trucks and local eats
• Kids’ zones and family-friendly activities
• A Halloween costume contest

Now, add Pokémon TCG trading and collecting to the mix, and you have a truly immersive collector experience.

Step into the festival atmosphere and explore tables filled with rare and collectible Pokémon cards, including vintage holos, modern chase cards, and limited editions. Vendors and collectors provide expert trades, insider tips, and guidance to help you grow your collection.

• ? Trade and sell Pokémon cards with collectors and local vendors.
• ? Discover rare finds, including graded cards, promos, and sealed packs.
• ? Connect with the Pokémon community, share strategies, and swap stories.
• ? Enjoy festival entertainment, from live music to kid-friendly games and costume contests.

Bring your trade binder, top loaders, and excitement for a full day of collecting adventure. Each vendor booth offers something unique — from vintage staples to modern chase cards.

Are you a Pokémon card vendor or collector? Limited vendor spaces are available!
Display your rare cards, sealed packs, and Pokémon merchandise to hundreds of enthusiastic attendees. Festival participation gives you direct access to a passionate collector community and opportunities to make lasting connections.

Check vendor applications at and secure your spot today.

This event welcomes collectors of all ages. Families can enjoy the festival’s kid-friendly activities while exploring Pokémon card trades. Adults can relive their childhood favorites, and kids can discover the excitement of their first trades.

It’s a day where community, learning, and fun collide, creating lasting memories for everyone who attends.

The event is conveniently located in the heart of Escondido, with free parking and easy access to festival amenities. Arrive early to browse vendors, trade cards, and enjoy all the live entertainment and festival offerings.

Don’t miss one of Southern California’s most exciting Pokémon trading events. Come to trade, buy, sell, or simply enjoy the culture of collecting.

✨ Join the Pokémon adventure at the Escondido Grand Avenue Pokémon Card Show on October 19, 2025!

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

California Center for the Arts, Escondido, United States

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