Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Building 3 of the Montgomery County Fairgrounds –
16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon at a special local anniversary event on February 28th, 2026, at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds! This community-focused gathering brings fans together for a day filled with artists, vendors, and plenty of cosplay meet-up and photoshoot opportunities.
To keep the atmosphere friendly and welcoming for everyone, there will be no tournaments or cosplay contests. Instead, enjoy relaxed open/free play areas for both the Pokémon TCG and video games, plus casual cosplay meetups designed to celebrate creativity—not competition.
Whether you’ve been a Trainer since the beginning or you’re just starting your journey, come share your love of the Pokémon world with fellow fans in a fun, supportive space. Catch you there!
Featured Activities
Video Games
Enjoy casual open play, trade, and share your team with other trainers to show off your journey so far
Trading Cards
Whether you’re into casual collecting, high rolling gems, and competitive tournaments
Artwork
Wide variety of artists with different styles, mediums and products!
Cosplay
Various cosplay meet ups and photo opportunities for share your love of the brand
Plushies
Be sure to take home you’re favorite character with a variety of different type of merchandise
Scavenger Hunt
Challenge your knowledgeable or just enjoy a competitive games with others around you!
Tickets
Children
Ages 6 and under
FREE!
Standard Adult
Ages 12 and over
$20
Kids
Ages 12 and under
$12
Family Package
2 adult and 2 kids tickets
$55
Group Package
4 adult tickets
$70
VIP
Includes 1 hour early admission, an Exclusive Event Branded Badge, Deck Box, Resin GameBoy Cartridge KeyChain
$60
Vendors and Artists
Please note a majority of products on each table must be Pokemon IP related, around 40-65% at the minimum, to maintain the theme of the show.
Vendors
Whether you put your creativity or craft to create many beloved pieces of some of these beloved characters, you have a welcomed spot at PokeFair! Drawings, painting, prints, stickers, 3D Printed Models, or something more unique, we want to how you express your enjoyment of this brand!
Artists
Vendors of all kind with Pokemon related works are welcome to attend this year’s event! Whether you have trading cards, retro video games, licensed merchandise or accessories, or plushies, we encourage you to apply to share them our audience to ensure they will end up in loved hands!
Navigation
Navigation
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Building 3 (Chilly Mall)
From I-270 Highway
From N Frederick Road (355)
Cosplay Meet Up
Show off your creativity at the Spooky Season PokeFair Cosplay Contest!
Whether you’re rocking a classic Pokémon look or putting a spooky twist on your favorite character, this is your chance to shine on stage, win prizes, and celebrate Halloween in true Pokémon style. Don’t miss out—sign up today and let your cosplay haunt the spotlight!