đź“… NOVEMBER 7, 2026
đź•— 10:00AM - 5:00PM
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đź“Ť LONGVIEW EXHIBIT CENTER
1123 JAYCEE DR. LONGVIEW, TX​​​
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70 TABLES OF TRADING CARDS & COLLECTIBLES
Cardboard Cove vendors bring singles, slabs & sealed product from Pokémon, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Riftbound, Lorcana, MTG & more! Beyond the cards, shop anime merch, artists, collectibles, cosplay & fandom finds. Find your chase, sell, trade, and explore!
IMMERSIVE ANIME & POP CULTURE EXPERIENCE
​Cardboard Cove is more than cards! Meet voice actors from your favorite anime, show off your skills in our cosplay competition, and spend the day surrounded by fellow anime fans and cosplayers. Come dressed up or as you are, make new friends, snap some photos, and celebrate the fandoms you love!
CELEBRITY VOICE ACTORS
Meet Kara Edwards (Dragon Ball, One Piece, My Hero Academia, Danganronpa, High School DxD) and Tyson Rinehart (Steins;Gate, One Piece, Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun, Dragon Ball Super, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime)! Get autographs, take photos, create content, and ask them about your favorite anime!
COSPLAY COMPETITION
​Enter the Cardboard Cove Cosplay Competition and show off your hard work on stage! Each cosplayer will get their moment in the spotlight, with special guest cosplayer judges offering feedback before choosing who takes home the cash prize. Whether you compete or cheer them on, it’s one of the highlights of the show!
HOURLY GIVEAWAYS
We’re giving away prizes every hour at Cardboard Cove! Every guest gets a chance to win, while Ultra Trainer Pass holders get DOUBLE the entries in every hourly giveaway.​
SCAVENGER HUNT
Join the Cardboard Cove Scavenger Hunt and choose Team Gold or Team Silver! Follow clues throughout the venue and work together to track down 7 hidden Pokémon and all 7 Dragon Balls, some even hiding with vendors and staff. Find them all, claim your prize, and help your team earn bragging rights!
CARDBOARD COVE CAST MEMBERS
​Keep an eye out for Cardboard Cove Cast Members bringing some of your favorite characters to life throughout the show! Our in-character staff are there to welcome guests, help with activities, pose for photos, and add a little extra fun and immersion to your day.
Q&A​
How old do you have to be to have a ticket?
Guests who are ages 10 & under should have a ticket for admission. Kids age 9 & under are complimentary with an adult guardian present.
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How much for parking?
Longview Exhibit Hall has complimentary parking, and plenty of it.
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How do I sign up for the cosplay competition?
When you purchase your ticket, there is an "add-on" to pre-register, but all guests will be asked when they come in if they would like to participate, as well.
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Can you assist with my special need?
We are happy to make special accommodations for our friends that need them to fully enjoy Cardboard Cove, however please help us in that by letting us know in advance. There is a form at the bottom of the webpage you may use for requests.
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BUILT FOR VENDORS, BY VENDORS
We work hard to make Cardboard Cove profitable, comfortable, and worthwhile for our vendors.
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8' Vendor Tables: Two extra feet compared to a standard 6' table means more room to display and sell your inventory.
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More Room to Sell: We intentionally avoid overcrowding the venue. While we could fit significantly more tables, fewer vendors means more space for you and less competition for each customer's spending.
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2 Vendor Badges Included: Each vendor table includes admission for two people.
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Earn 20% Through Your Affiliate Code: Vendors may request a unique promotional code to share with customers and followers. You'll earn 20% of every ticket sold through your code, which can dramatically reduce your table cost or, in some cases, pay for it entirely.
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Created For Viral Moments: Whether you're a content creator or simply moving some extra inventory, being a vendor at Cardboard Cove gives you incredible networking opportunities for marketing and content creating. Many of our vendors and content creators have reported some of their most viewed videos being created at Cardboard Cove. And no, you don't need a massive following to be participate!
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Built Around Vendor Success: Our goal isn't simply to sell as many tables as possible. We want vendors to make money, enjoy the show, and want to come back.
Vendors provide their own table coverings, displays, and other booth materials.
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