October 24th and 25th, 2026
Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 11am - 5 pm
Hall 2 of the Montgomery County Fairgrounds –
16 Chestnut St, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Featured Activities
Video Games
Competitive and casual open play of modern and retro games will be available to enjoy!
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
Panels
Panels feature discussions on games, strategy, and franchise history.
Food Trucks
Fuel up for more battles and fun with a variety of food vendors on site.
Tickets
Children
Ages 6 and under
FREE!
One Day Passes
Adult
(over the age of 12)
Saturday - $20
Sunday - $15
Children
(under the age of 12)
Saturday - $12
Sunday - $10
Group
(Adult Group of 4)
Saturday - $70
Sunday - $50
Two Day Passes
Adult
(over the age of 12)
$30
Children
(under the age of 12)
$20
Group
(Adult Group of 4)
$100
VIP Bundle
Includes:
Tote Bag
2 Packs of 2023 Trick or Trade
Exclusive Badge
Resign GameBoy Cartridge Keychain
About us
Step into a world of mystery, moonlight, and ghostly adventure at Spooky SeasonPokeFair: The Shadow Ball, a Halloween celebration where Trainers gather in a setting inspired by haunted forests, eerie legends, and the spookiest season of the year. Hosted at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, this haunting event transforms the venue into a festive Halloween experience filled with thrills, treats, and unforgettable memories for Trainers of all ages.
Throughout the event, fans can explore a spirited marketplace of artists and vendors, take part in Halloween-themed cosplay meet-ups and photoshoots, and enjoy a wide variety of activities celebrating the spooky, creative side of the this beautiful community. From Ghost-type favorites to autumn-inspired creations, every corner offers something magical to discover.
The festivities of Spooky SeasonPokeFair: The Shadow Ball will feature a chilling lineup of competitions and stage programming. Trainers can test their skills in TCG and VGC tournaments, compete in costume contests, trivia, and many other exciting activities taking place both on and off stage throughout the event.
Between competitions and events, guests can relax in open play spaces for the TCG and video games, browse unique creations from talented artists, collect candy and event-exclusive goodies, and connect with fellow Trainers in a welcoming community atmosphere filled with Halloween spirit.
Whether you arrive dressed as your favorite Ghost-type monsters, a spooky Trainer, a mysterious villain, or in your best Halloween costume, Spooky SeasonPokeFair: The Shadow Ball invites you to celebrate the fun, creativity, and camaraderie of the world in a delightfully eerie setting. Join us for a weekend of spooky adventures, festive fun, and magic—you never know what surprises await after dark! 🎃👻
Vendors and Artists
Please note a majority of products on each table must be IP related, around 40-65% at the minimum, to maintain the theme of the show.
Merchandise Vendors and Artists
Vendors of all kind with Pokemon related works are welcome to attend this year’s event! Whether you have 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!
Card Vendors
Showcase your cards, sealed products, collectibles, and accessories PokeFair! Artwork, painted binders, stickers, 3D Printed Models, or something more unique is highly encouraged to see how you express your enjoyment of this brand!
Volunteering
With your help to make a community grow even stronger, perks such as meal vouchers and lodging could be eligible to you!
Navigation
Navigation
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Hall 2
From I-270 Highway
From N Frederick Road (355)
Hotel Block Booking
Hotel block booking is available for this 2 day event at the Double Tree by Hilton only a 3 minute car or a 15 miniute walk away!
VCG Tournaments
Want to test your mantle in all multiple generations of Pokémon competitive battling? Hosted by Maurice Valentino of Pokefair and Pokefair's assortment of battle connoisseurs, the most electrifying battles are coming to Pokefair with an all you can eat buffet of choices.
There will be tournaments in the following Pokémon video Games:
Pokémon Stadium 1 (6v6, Battles, Rentals Only)
Pokémon Stadium 2 (Minigames)
Pokémon XD Gale of Darkness (Rental Mons Provided, Can Bring Own GBA)
Pokken Tournament DX (B03 Matches, B05 Finals, Double Elimination)
PokéSmash (B03, B05 for Finals, Double Elimination, Super Smash Brothers Ultimate with Pokémon Characters only)
Pokémon Legends Z-A (Current Regulation)
Pokémon Champions VGC (VGC Doubles, Swiss, Open Team Sheet, Current Regulation)
Pokémon Champions Ghost Tournament (VGC Doubles, Swiss, Open Team Sheet, All Ghost Type Pokemon, Prankster Ability Pokemon + Bat Pokemon)
TCG Pocket (B03, 1v1, Current Ruleset)There will be great, one of a kind Pokémon prizes for all tournaments ranging from plushies, apparel, cash prizes and merch.
Each tournament signup is $10 each. Tournaments will start at 11am on both days. Any tournaments not finished on Saturday will be finished Sunday.
A cash prize and trophies given to the Top 2 winners of the Legends Z-A Tourney and the Pokémon Champions Tourney.
