Anyone recommend any good upcoming shows in the DC area for 2025?

[dbussell12]

Anything notable that sticks out to you in your experience... particularly for our genre, especially pre-war? I really appreciate the heads up!!

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

Chantilly is the obvious answer.

[bcbgcbrcb]

Philly isn’t super far away either.

[Michael B]

This company sets up at a lot of shows and they have a schedule:

https://www.tidewatercardsandcollect...upcoming-shows

There is also the show at the Virgina Beach Fieldhouse. They have a facebook page and the next show is in January:

Virginia Beach Sports Card, Comic & Collectibles Expo
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We are happy to announce that Scott McGregor, Mike Bordick, Larry Sheets & Derrick May will be signing autographs at our next show at the Virginia Beach Fieldhouse for our January 25th & 26th show. We will release pricing and signing times as we get closer to show dates. We will also be taking mail-in and mail-order for all 4 guests.

There is also one in Westminster, MD on Feb 1-2. They also have a facebook page.
Lupton’s Sports spectacular Westminster Sports Card & Memorabilia Show
Located at Townmall of Westminster in the old sears building 400 N Center St Westminster MD 21157
Our next show is getting bigger!!!!
Saturday Feb. 1, 2025
Bart Scott
$40 Flats/Minis
$60 Premiums
$20 Inscription
Doc Gooden
$30 Any Item
$15 Inscription
Rick Dempsey
$30 Any Item
$15 Inscription
Ken Singleton
$25 Any Item
$10 Inscription
John Shelby
$20 Any Item
$10 Inscription
Sunday February 2, 2025
Buck Williams
$30 Any Item
$15 Inscription
Jeff Malone
$20 Any Item
$10 Inscription
Joe Smith
$20 Any Item
$10 Inscription
Jeff Ruland
$20 Any Item
$10 Inscription
Mike Devereaux
$20 Any Item
$10 Inscription
Presale autograph tickets available now!!
https://luptonssports.com/colle.../a...igning-tickets

[BCauley]

Can't say that I've ever been but I've recently heard of something called the Mid-Atlantic Sports Card Show located in Silver Spring, MD. Out of the blue I kept getting notifications for it on my FB feed.

With that said, looking at the pics on the website, I don't think it's very large so not sure what the pre-war/vintage scene looks like at this place.

https://www.mid-atlanticshow.com/

Other than that, I usually just go to the Chantilly show when I remember that it's actually happening.

[Johnny630]

The Philly show in my view blows away Chantilly for vintage cards, Chantilly I feel is more of an In Person Auto Show Now with more modern but there is a fair mix.

[SyrNy1960]

Originally Posted by Michael B

This company sets up at a lot of shows and they have a schedule:

https://www.tidewatercardsandcollect...upcoming-shows

There is also the show at the Virgina Beach Fieldhouse. They have a facebook page and the next show is in January:

Virginia Beach Sports Card, Comic & Collectibles Expo
·
We are happy to announce that Scott McGregor, Mike Bordick, Larry Sheets & Derrick May will be signing autographs at our next show at the Virginia Beach Fieldhouse for our January 25th & 26th show. We will release pricing and signing times as we get closer to show dates. We will also be taking mail-in and mail-order for all 4 guests.

There is also one in Westminster, MD on Feb 1-2. They also have a facebook page.
Lupton’s Sports spectacular Westminster Sports Card & Memorabilia Show
Located at Townmall of Westminster in the old sears building 400 N Center St Westminster MD 21157
Our next show is getting bigger!!!!
Saturday Feb. 1, 2025
Bart Scott
$40 Flats/Minis
$60 Premiums
$20 Inscription
Doc Gooden
$30 Any Item
$15 Inscription
Rick Dempsey
$30 Any Item
$15 Inscription
Ken Singleton
$25 Any Item
$10 Inscription
John Shelby
$20 Any Item
$10 Inscription
Sunday February 2, 2025
Buck Williams
$30 Any Item
$15 Inscription
Jeff Malone
$20 Any Item
$10 Inscription
Joe Smith
$20 Any Item
$10 Inscription
Jeff Ruland
$20 Any Item
$10 Inscription
Mike Devereaux
$20 Any Item
$10 Inscription
Presale autograph tickets available now!!
https://luptonssports.com/colle.../a...igning-tickets

The show at the Virginia (not Virgina) Beach Fieldhouse is always great!

[theshowandme]

Originally Posted by Johnny630

The Philly show in my view blows away Chantilly for vintage cards, Chantilly I feel is more of an In Person Auto Show Now with more modern but there is a fair mix.

There is a core 8-10 vintage/pre-war dealers who do both.

In Philly you probably gain 3-4 high quality dealers that you will not see in Chantilly.

[Michael B]

Originally Posted by SyrNy1960

The show at the Virginia (not Virgina) Beach Fieldhouse is always great!

Yes, I was flipping back and forth between websites and did not check my spelling.

[Piratedogcardshows]

I operate Pirate Dog Cards & Collectibles Shows out of the Central Va area. 1.5 hrs from DC. In regards to post #4 of the aforementioned promotions, I am having severe issues with the promoter including intimidation, bribery and just plain skullduggery to try to push around a local promoter in his hometown. If anyone is interested in hearing the story, check out my YouTube channel @supremevintagecards

I have been on this forum a long time and I know us area Chantilly collectors/members stick together. Let me know your thoughts on what is happening in the VA promoter world. It’s a dirty business no doubt.

Jason Wells

[notfast]

Originally Posted by BCauley

Can't say that I've ever been but I've recently heard of something called the Mid-Atlantic Sports Card Show located in Silver Spring, MD. Out of the blue I kept getting notifications for it on my FB feed.

With that said, looking at the pics on the website, I don't think it's very large so not sure what the pre-war/vintage scene looks like at this place.

https://www.mid-atlanticshow.com/

Other than that, I usually just go to the Chantilly show when I remember that it's actually happening.

Do not waste your time. This is probably one of the worst shows around.

Small, overcrowded, poorly lit…Not to mention vintage is limited to one or two dealers.

[Jewish-collector]

There are a lot of shows in the DC area, but only the Chantilly show really has any vintage to speak of.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/dcmdvacardshows

[bbcard1]

I'd concur with Chantilly. There used to be a very high-quality show in Richmond but it's long gone.

[Natswin2019]

Originally Posted by bbcard1

There used to be a very high-quality show in Richmond but it's long gone.

The Three Point Card Show in RVA which is put on probably 3-4 times a year has for sure taken the mantle as the best show in the central va/RVA region.

[Adam_thanks_and_gig]

Looking for opinions and past experiences...

I am interested in attending the Chantilly show April 4-6.

I collect prewar, mostly T206, and 50s-60s. For those who have been to the show in recent years, what was your experience like and was there a good variety of what I am looking for?

In your opinion were prices fair? Any notable, good or bad, stories regarding dealer interactions?

Thanks!