Collectors and pop culture fans are gathering in Albuquerque this weekend as the Cards & More Tour brings its Trading Card Fest back to the city. The event runs from Friday, July 17, at 4 p.m. through Sunday, July 19, at 6 p.m. at the Albuquerque Marriott Pyramid North.
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Trading card enthusiasts, comic book fans, and pop culture collectors will have plenty to explore this weekend. The expo is expected to draw collectors from across the Southwest for three days of buying, selling, and trading everything from Pokémon cards and sports memorabilia to comics.
Organizers said more than 200 vendors will fill the showroom, offering rare collectibles alongside modern releases. Visitors can also enjoy live entertainment, hourly prize giveaways, exclusive show specials, and opportunities to meet costumed characters throughout the weekend.
For attendees looking for an enhanced experience, VIP admission includes early access to the showroom on Saturday and Sunday, entry into a Saturday evening trade party with light appetizers, and access to the event’s popular late-night trading session. General admission is $15 per day, while children 12 and younger are admitted free with a paid adult.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.