Rocket City Card Show

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Venue Von Braun Center

Vendor load-in 8:00 AM

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What to expect

A clean, welcoming show floor built for both serious collectors and first-time families.

Sports card and TCG vendors
Friendly front desk and check-in flow
Vendor spotlight wall and creator features
Room for hobby inventions and original ideas
Simple parking, signage, and family guidance

Vendor trust

Guests should feel confident about who they are meeting and buying from.

Every vendor should have a profile with a business name, hobby category, social links, and a short introduction. If someone needs help getting online, the HobbyVerse team can help get their profile in place before show day.

Table booking packages

Choose the setup that fits your booth and your goals.

Standard Table

$85

1 table on the main floor
Vendor listing on event page
Basic social tag inclusion

Create vendor profile

Most visible

Spotlight Table

$125

Priority placement when available
Featured seller highlight
Dedicated social post mention

Reserve spotlight

Assisted Vendor Setup

$85

Staff help for low-tech vendors
Staff-supported listing to get started
Easy to update if your setup changes

Request help

Booth map and vendor finder

Plan your route before the doors open.

Search by vendor name, booth number, or category to figure out who you want to visit first.

Search vendors

Main entry Family zone

Check-in

A12

A14

B07

B09

Main aisle

C04

C05

D10

D11

Trade lounge

E03

E04

F02

F03

Booth A12

Rocket Rip Cards

Trusted seller 8 years in hobby

Sports cards PSA slabs Rookies

Featured inventory: rookie slabs, autograph singles, numbered parallels, team boxes

Booth B07

North Alabama Breaks

Live break room Show regular

Football Basketball Sealed wax

Featured inventory: hobby boxes, break spots, rookie chases, sealed cases

Booth C04

Saturn Slabs & Supply

Prep table favorite 5 years vending

Supplies Cases Displays

Featured inventory: top loaders, display cases, stands, team bags, prep kits

Booth D10

Family Trade Vault

Kid-friendly booth Trade night host

TCG Trade binders Starter decks

Featured inventory: starter decks, singles, beginner bundles, sleeves, trade binders

Booth E03

Rocket City Maker Lab

Maker spotlight Local build shop

Makers 3D prints Displays

Featured inventory: deck boxes, slab stands, custom organizers, collector displays

Show-day information

Useful details attendees always ask for

Vendor load-in begins at 8:00 AM
Public entry starts at 10:00 AM
Family-friendly floor rules posted at check-in
Food, rest area, and social-friendly photo moments

Promotion hooks

Support the vendors and the event at the same time.

Featured vendor lane on the event page
Instagram and Facebook callouts
Future vendor map and table directory
Optional newsletter placement for premium sellers

Family guide

Make the day easy for first-time visitors, kids, and collectors coming together.

First-time visitor tips

Arrive early if you want first crack at premium tables
Walk the room once before spending your budget
Ask vendors about bundle pricing and kid-friendly picks

Kid-friendly callouts

Easy check-in and family-friendly floor rules
Starter deck, low-dollar, and beginner-friendly sellers
Photo moments and trade lounge space built for all ages

What to bring

Comfortable shoes and a small backpack
Cash, card, and sleeves or top loaders for pickups
A trade binder if you plan to swap with other collectors

Huntsville weekend guide

Turn show day into a full Rocket City weekend.

Parking and arrival

Downtown Huntsville parking includes garages, meters, and event parking. The city lists garage rates, event rates, and the Passport app in one place.

View official parking info

Food nearby

Downtown favorites highlighted by Huntsville’s visitors guides include Canadian Bakin, Mason Dixon Bakery & Bistro, and patio spots near Big Spring Park.

Browse official food guide

Hotels close to downtown

Embassy Suites, Homewood Suites Downtown, and the AC Hotel downtown area all make it easy to stay close to the show district.

Embassy Suites Homewood Suites Downtown AC Hotel at CityCentre

Local stops worth adding

Big Spring Park, Harrison Brothers Hardware, Clinton Row, and the Huntsville Visitor Center Gift Shop all help turn the trip into more than a one-room event visit.

Downtown Huntsville guide Local shopping itinerary Visitor Center Gift Shop

Rocket City spotlight

Make the event distinct with makers, inventions, and new hobby ideas.

Maker spotlight

Custom gear worth seeing in person

Showcase display cases, slab stands, deck boxes, and table setups that collectors will want to talk about after the show.

New idea zone

Prototype tables and hobby inventions

Give new creators room to demo collector tools, tabletop ideas, and original products that make your event feel forward-looking.

Community draw

Rocket City stories and collector showcases

Feature local hobby stories, rare collections, and family trade moments so the event feels rooted in the community.

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