OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Cardcala is a convention local to Ocala where trading card lovers across the county can come together to sell, buy and trade cards. The market takes place once every two months with the most recent taking place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and the next one taking place in September. Vendors featured items such as Pokémon cards, sports trading cards, Gundam trading cards, figurines, games, toys and plenty more.

  • Two smiling vendors sit behind a table of colorful trading cards in display binders, with plush toys and Pokemon merchandise nearby.
    during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Two men sit together, smiling. The man on the left holds multiple trading cards.
    Cards and Collectibles saw a large collection of guests during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Five men standing behind a table of games and trading cards at a booth with a Vintage Farm banner visible on the left.
    Borex the Mighty card games and Shuffle Cut and Play posed together during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Vendor in a gray T-shirt and backward cap presents trading cards in clear cases at a Pokémon card booth.
    Binder Finds featured Pokémon trading cards during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Food truck with 'SECRET KITCHEN' logo and 'We Cater!' text, service window open with condiments on the counter.
    The Secret Kitchen offered a variety of meals during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Three men posing together at a toy booth with shelves of boxed action figures behind them.
    Father and sons trio, Three Wyzeguys, featured themed figurines and trading cards during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • A retail display area with a bright banner reading 'The Hobby Bunch' beside shelves of boxed toys and collectibles on black metal racks.
    The Hobby Bunch featured trading cards and toys during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Rows of priced sports trading cards in clear plastic cases laid out on a display table, viewed from above.
    Sweat Memorabilia featured sports cards lined across a long table of multiple display cases during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Colorful display of tumblers with cartoon character designs arranged on shelves at a market stall.
    Roxy & Ruthies Barn featured decorative cups with a variety of characters during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Display case filled with Pokémon trading cards in protective sleeves with yellow price tags.
    PokedDreamerZ showcased trading cards in thick, protective sleeves during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Two people smile at a Pokémon card booth, with glass display cases of cards and colorful binders on the table behind them.
    New Gen Card owners Kaylee and Sunny showcase a variety of Pokémon cards during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Trading card booth owner wears black chef's hat and a brown apron while showcasing trading cards in large, clear cases.
    Matt Mckellop showcased trading cards with a fun theme during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Colorful display of character-themed cases and merchandise at a convention booth for sale.
    Justin Crompton featured 3D printed Pokémon characters and Pokémon display cases during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • At a convention booth for JMaxCards, a man and dog cartoon mascot on a banner with pokéball icons behind a glass card display.
    JMaxCards sold and traded a collection of Pokémon cards during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Two people sit at a table organizing trading cards with card cases and displays around them at a convention.
    It’s Just Pokémon look through cards to purchase from a guest during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Vendor sits behind a table of trading cards at a convention with a bright orange banner of a cartoon dog and QR code.
    Growl Hitz and Dani Ripps shares a booth selling jewelry and trading cards during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Two people sit at a table with trading cards displayed in open cases, wearing hats and lanyards at a convention booth.
    Gotta Buy ‘Em All’s Hunter and K’Lynn Reiner showcased trading cards in a display case during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Smiling man in a red shirt sits behind a table full of Pokémon cards and display boxes for sale.
    Eric Topoleski showcased a variety of Pokémon during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • A crowd of people walk through and indoor venue exploring vendors.
    Attendees explored lines of trading card booths during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Group of attendees gathered around a glass display table at an indoor event.
    Guests traded and bought trading cards at Cardcala on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today
  • Customer wearing a white cap hands a card to a vendor in a tall chef’s hat at the K.Cooked Collectibles booth.
    K,Cooked Collectibles wore a chef’s hat while trading cards during Cardcala at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on July 11, 2026. Courtesy: Amber Battillo/352today