Two-Day Event | All Ages Welcome | Charlotte’s Premier TCG Experience
First Annual Charlotte TCG Showdown
Charlotte’s First Locally Owned Trading Card Game event is here!
This two-day event brings together 300+ TCG vendors, collectors, players, and fans from across the Southeast for a weekend packed with buying, selling, trading, and community.
Whether you collect, play competitively, or just love the hobby — this is an event you don’t want to miss.
MEET THE VOICE ACTORS!
🕘 Saturday – April 18, 2026
VIP Admission: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | $25
General Admission: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | $15
🎟 Kids 12 & Under: FREE
🎟 Teen Pass (Ages 13–17): $5🚗 First 100 cars EACH DAY get FREE parking!
🕘 Sunday – April 19, 2026
VIP Admission: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | $25
General Admission: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | $15
🎟 Kids 12 & Under: FREE
🎟 Teen Pass (Ages 13–17): $5
🚗 First 100 cars EACH DAY get FREE parking!
📍 Park Expo Center
2500 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205
📅 Event Details
Video Footage from 12/6/2026 at the Burlington Card Show filmed by Khuu Perception
Video Footage from 12/6/2026 at the Burlington Card Show filmed by Khuu Perception
the countdown
April 18th, 2026
Meet the voices!
Darren Dunstan can be heard on numerous animated series including Yu-Gi-Oh! as Maximillion Pegasus, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as Master Splinter, Pokémon as Stephan, P. King Ducking as Arma Dillo, Yu-Gi-Oh! ARC V as Jean Michel Roget and Chaotic as Kaz. His voice has been featured on Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons, The CW, Cartoon Network, Jetix, Fox, KidsWB and Teletoon Canada.
He has played an exhausted dad on Regal Academy (Dave), a robot on Sonic X (Bocoe), a fish on Kirby (Kine), a wrestling promoter and wrinkly green guy on Ultimate Muscle (Vance McMadd, Minch), a British penguin and DJ on Viva Pinata and a club owner and CSI on Funky Cops (Jerry, Jeff).
Darren has had the pleasure of voicing countless creatures on Pokémon, Chaotic, Dinosaur King and Fighting Foodons, including Munchlax, Blaziken, Loudred, Swellow, Grovyle, Feebas, Wamma, Dractyl, Terry, Spiny and a quartet of Barbershop-singing Dim-sum Dragons.
Other animation-related projects include Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Movie (Pegasus), Yu-Gi-Oh! Music To Duel By, (singing as Pegasus), Pokémon Nintendocommericals and Pokémon Live! (Giovanni) at Radio City Music Hall.
John Gremillion is a stage, film and voice actor who has been working in anime for over 25 years, providing voices in popular anime titles and video games for Crunchyroll, Sentai Filmworks, and Okratron 5000. John can currently be seen as Dracule Mihawk in One Piece, Gentle Criminal in My Hero Academia, Roland Chapelle in Food Wars, Arthur Randall in Black Butler, and D in Vampire Hunter D. Other titles include Solo Leveling, Vinland Saga, Parasyte: The Maxim, Akame Ga Kill!, Haikyu!, Full Metal Alchemist, Ghost Stories, Trinity Blood, Halo Legends, Panty and Stocking, Coyote Ragtime Show, Fullmetal Panic!, Desert Punk, D.N. Angel, Princess Nine, Gasraki, and many others.
A professional video editor for over 25 years, John created supplemental materials for ADV’s 2010 release of Halo Legends and for FUNimation’s release of Assassination Classroom Vol 2. He studied film at The University of Texas at Austin and Theatre Arts at The Juilliard School of Drama.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND AT THE SHOW
Trading Card Games (TCGs)
Pokémon
One Piece Card Game
Magic: The Gathering
Yu-Gi-Oh!
Disney Lorcana
Vintage & Modern Singles
Sealed Product
Graded Cards (PSA, BGS, CGC, SGC, AGS)
AND TONS OF POW GIVEAWAYS! (ROMANCE DAWN BOXES, UPCs, PACKS, Slabs, One Piece, Magic, EVERYTHING!)
SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorship opportunities are available for brands, shops, and companies looking to connect directly with the TCG community. Corporate Sponsors also can add Free admission for ALL STAFF!
📩 Interested in sponsoring?
Message us on social media or contact us through our website.
Have questions???
Message us on social media @PowProductionsNC on Instagram
Pow Productions on Facebook
Or email us at PowProductions@PowCardShows.com!
🎟 Bulk Ticket Purchases
Group and bulk ticket options are available for communities and organizations purchasing 20+ tickets.
This is perfect for:
Schools & School Clubs
After-School Programs
Youth Groups & Youth Centers
Homeschool Groups
Libraries & Educational Programs
College Clubs & University Organizations
Esports Teams & Gaming Clubs
TCG Playgroups & Local Game Store Communities
Summer Camps & Activity Programs
Community Centers
Non-Profit Organizations
Church Groups & Faith-Based Youth Programs
📩 Interested in bulk tickets?
Message us directly on social media or contact us through POWCARDSHOWS.COM for group pricing and availability.
Why pay more to be a vip?
Learn more about VIP Early access tickets and what they have in store for you! Trust me… You don’t want to miss this.
VENDOR INFORMATION
🧑💼 Vendor Information – Charlotte TCG Showdown
The First Annual Charlotte TCG Showdown is bringing together collectors, players, and vendors from across the region for a massive weekend event. Secure your spot early—tables are limited!
📦 Vendor Tables
8 ft vendor tables
1 chair per table included
Less than 100 tables available
First come, first served
Tables will sell out
💲 Table Pricing & Pick-Your-Spot Options
Standard vendor tables available
Pick Your Spot Add-On:
$75 – Pick your exact table location (1 table)
$50 per table – Pick your location when purchasing 2+ tables
Pick-your-spot options available while supplies last
⏰ Vendor Setup Times
Friday Setup: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday Setup 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Sunday Setup 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
🏨 Hotels & Travel
Special hotel rates available for vendors and attendees
Hotel partner information coming soon
🔁 Trade Night
Vendor & Attendee Trade Night – COMING SOON
Time, location, and details to be announced
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities
Want to promote your brand, shop, or business at one of the biggest TCG events in the Carolinas?
Vendor & non-vendor sponsorships available
Banner placement, social media promotion, booth upgrades & more
📩 Message us on social media or contact us through POWCARDSHOWS.COM to sponsor the event
⚠️ Important Notes
Vendor spots are non-guaranteed until payment is received
Floor staff will be available throughout the event
Please follow all venue rules and safety guidelines
👉 Less than 100 tables available — grab yours today before they’re gone!
