Umpqua Collectibles Expo to Bring Cards, Games and More to Roseburg

ROSEBURG, Ore. - Collectors, competitive players and families will have a new event to explore this fall when the Umpqua Collectibles Expo takes over Douglas Hall at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

The expo is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. VIP ticket holders will be allowed inside beginning at 9 a.m., giving them an additional hour to browse the vendor hall before general admission begins.

Organized by Roseburg-based Umpqua Collectibles, the event will bring together trading cards, sports memorabilia, comics, games, artwork and other collectibles under one roof. Organizers are planning space for more than 120 vendor tables featuring Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Lorcana, sports cards, retro games, memorabilia and other items.

The event will be held at Douglas Hall, located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear Street in Roseburg.

Shopping, Tournaments and Open Play

The expo is designed to include more than buying and selling. Organized card tournaments, tabletop events and casual play areas are expected to operate throughout the day.

Games currently listed by organizers include Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, Lorcana and Riftbound, with additional tournaments and activities expected to be announced as the event approaches. Tournament organizers interested in hosting a premier event may also apply through the Umpqua Collectibles Expo website.

The vendor hall is expected to include a mix of established collectors, local sellers, artists and creators. In addition to trading cards, planned offerings include comics, retro games, custom artwork, apparel and sports memorabilia.

Vendors may reserve up to three tables. Early-bird vendor pricing is available through August 19, according to the event website. Each registered vendor will also receive two general admission passes.

Activities for Families

Families attending the expo can expect several activities beyond the vendor and tournament areas.

Organizers say face painting will be available for children, while on-site pinball machines will provide another way for visitors to spend time between shopping and scheduled events. Giveaways are also planned throughout the day.

Food trucks will be stationed at the fairgrounds during the expo, allowing attendees to purchase meals and refreshments without leaving the event.

Children younger than 10 will be admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Players registered for a qualifying premier tournament will also receive general admission as part of their tournament entry.

Admission and Tickets

Presale general admission is $5 and provides access to the expo from 10 a.m. until the event closes at 10 p.m. General admission purchased at the door will be $10.

VIP admission is $10 in advance and includes entry at 9 a.m., one hour before the general public. VIP tickets will cost $20 at the door.

Tickets are nonrefundable, according to the online ticket listings. Advance tickets can be purchased through the Umpqua Collectibles online shop.

The September expo follows the Cards, Comics & Collectibles event held at Backside Brewery in May. That event was part of organizer Lane Frost’s effort to bring together Douglas County’s different collecting and tabletop gaming communities.

Frost previously said Umpqua Collectibles grew from small online tournaments and local card sales into larger in-person gatherings. The September event was initially described as a significantly expanded version of the Backside Brewery show, with additional vendors, tournaments and activities.

Updates about participating vendors, tournaments and other activities will be posted on the Umpqua Collectibles Expo Facebook event page and the official expo webpage.