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January 1, 2026

Palmer Events Center to Host Austin Card Show, International Gem and Jewelry Show, Le Garage Show, and More in January

Palmer Events Center

AUSTIN, Texas – The Palmer Events Center will host eight events during the month of January, including the Austin Card Show, the International Gem and Jewelry Show, and Le Garage Sale, in addition to five other events.

The Austin Card Show will take place Jan. 2-4 at the Palmer Events Center, featuring more than 375 tables of sports cards, memorabilia, Pokémon, collectibles, and more.

Volunteer Orientation for the 2026 Austin Youth Council Career Fest takes place at the Palmer Events Center on Jan. 9.

The 2026 International Gem and Jewelry Show brings a massive selection of gems and jewelry to the Palmer Events Center Jan. 9-11, where attendees can shop directly from wholesalers, manufacturers, and designers in a marketplace setting.

City-Wide Vintage Sale returns Jan. 10-11, bringing Austin’s iconic vintage paradise back to the Palmer Events Center for their first show of 2026.

The 2026 Spurs Austin International Half Expo takes place at the Palmer Events Center Jan. 16-17. Formerly known as the 3M Half Marathon, the Spurs Austin International Half is a fun and fast downhill course. The Expo features packet pickup, swag bags, and exhibitor booths.

Champs Trade Shows, the premier counterculture B2B expo since 1999, returns to the Palmer Events Center Jan. 19-21, featuring counterculture manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, artists, inventors, and more.

Le Garage Sale returns to the Palmer Events Center Jan. 24-25, featuring an expertly curated mix of more than 140 local boutiques and brands under one roof, where everything is on sale.

The KAR Dance Competition takes place at the Palmer Events Center Jan. 31 – Feb. 1.

The monthly event calendar for the Palmer Events Center can be found at www.palmereventscenter.com.

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