SPORTS CARDS · POKÉMON · TCG

HUGE SHOW.
LIVE RIPS.

Two days of sports cards, Pokémon & TCG.

RIPFEST brings 250+ vendor tables and a live ripping stage together for one huge card weekend. Buy, sell, and trade with fellow collectors while packs are ripped live on stage throughout the entire show.

Find your next show ↗Become a vendor ↗
BRING YOUR BINDER.LEAVE WITH A STORY.
Arcade illustration of one silhouette holding a glowing card over a cheering silhouette crowd
GOOD CARDS.
GREAT COMPANY.
BUY
SELL
TRADE
WELCOME TO YOUR NEXT CARD WEEKEND001 / RIPFEST
SPORTS CARDS ✦ POKÉMON ✦ TCG ✦ LIVE RIPS ✦ BUY. SELL. TRADE. ✦ SPORTS CARDS ✦ POKÉMON ✦ TCG

01 / THE EXPERIENCE

MORE THAN A SHOW.
A WHOLE WEEKEND.

For the lifelong collector, the first-time pack opener, and everyone chasing the next addition to their collection.

01Arcade illustration of a bustling RIPFEST vendor floor with card displays, collectors, and a live stage

Find your next grail.

Explore vendor tables with sports cards, Pokémon, and TCG. Browse singles, discover sealed product, and talk cards with people who get it.

THE VENDOR FLOOR
02Arcade illustration of a live card rip on stage with an excited faceless silhouette crowd

Feel the big-pull energy.

The live ripping stage brings pack openings into the spotlight. Come for the cards. Stay for the moment the whole room reacts.

THE LIVE RIPPING STAGE
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Find your people.

Bring your trade binder, share a favorite find, and meet fellow collectors. This is a weekend built around the hobby we all love.

THE COLLECTOR COMMUNITY

The RIPFEST atmosphere, illustrated. Event layouts vary by show.

RIPFEST ON THE ROAD

FOUR CITIES.
ONE SHARED HOBBY.

Find your city. Bring your binder.
Your next RIPFEST weekend starts here.

Charlotte/Concord pixel-art Charlotte skyline

Cabarrus Arena

Jan 16–17 · Mar 13–14 · Dec 18–19 · 2027
Winston-Salem, NC pixel-art skyline

Benton Convention Center

Feb 6–7 · Aug 7–8 · Dec 11–12 · 2027
Roanoke, VA pixel-art skyline

Performance Sportsplex

Apr 24–25 · Oct 16–17 · 2027
Columbia, SC pixel-art skyline

Jamil Shrine Center

May 22–23 · Aug 21–22 · 2027

02 / RIPFEST 2027

FIND YOUR
NEXT WEEKEND.

Ten card weekends. Four cities.
Find your stop and bring your crew.

Download the full schedule ↓
RIPFEST JANUARY 16–17, 2027 — Concord, NC — Cabarrus Arena. Full event flyer.
RIPFEST FEBRUARY 6–7, 2027 — Winston-Salem, NC — Benton Convention Center. Full event flyer.
RIPFEST MARCH 13–14, 2027 — Concord, NC — Cabarrus Arena. Full event flyer.
RIPFEST APRIL 24–25, 2027 — Roanoke, VA — Performance Sportsplex. Full event flyer.
RIPFEST MAY 22–23, 2027 — Columbia, SC — Jamil Shrine Center. Full event flyer.
RIPFEST AUGUST 7–8, 2027 — Winston-Salem, NC — Benton Convention Center. Full event flyer.
RIPFEST AUGUST 21–22, 2027 — Columbia, SC — Jamil Shrine Center. Full event flyer.
RIPFEST OCTOBER 16–17, 2027 — Roanoke, VA — Performance Sportsplex. Full event flyer.
RIPFEST DECEMBER 11–12, 2027 — Winston-Salem, NC — Benton Convention Center. Full event flyer.
RIPFEST DECEMBER 18–19, 2027 — Concord, NC — Cabarrus Arena. Full event flyer.

Dates and venues confirmed by RIPFEST. Admission, hours, and ticket links will be announced separately.

POWERED BY OFFICIAL RIPFEST BOOKING PLATFORM
Tentie, Tentpole’s tent-shaped mascot, holding an official ticket in RIPFEST arcade styleOFFICIAL
TICKETS +
VENDOR SPOTS ★

REAL TICKETS.
REAL SPOTS.
ONLY TENTPOLE.

All RIPFEST ticket purchases and vendor spot payments happen exclusively through Tentpole.

Never pay for a RIPFEST ticket or vendor spot through another platform, a DM, or a personal payment link.

Start at thetentpole.com and check that you’re on Tentpole before paying. Questions about a link? Contact RIPFEST before you send money.

Go to Tentpole ↗Check a link with us ↗

03 / SET UP WITH US

YOUR INVENTORY. OUR SHARED OBSESSION.
Arcade illustration of a busy RIPFEST vendor booth with card displays, collectors browsing, and a glowing live stageYOUR NEXT
GRAIL IS
OUT THERE. ✦

BRING THE CARDS.
WE’LL BRING
THE ENERGY.

Make your table part of the RIPFEST experience. We’d love to hear from sports card, Pokémon, and TCG vendors interested in 2027 shows.

  • Tell us what you sell
  • Share your preferred city and table needs
  • Get event-specific availability and pricing
Start a vendor inquiry ↗

An inquiry is the first step. Availability and pricing are confirmed for each event. All vendor spot payments are made exclusively through Tentpole.

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YOUR SPOT. YOUR MOVE.

GET IN EARLY.
GET CLOSE TO
THE ACTION.

Buy early. Pick your spot before someone else does.

Choose and buy your vendor spot directly on Tentpole. The sooner you book, the more spots you have to choose from—near the stage, up front, or wherever you want to set up. Once a spot sells, it’s gone.

Pick my spot on Tentpole ↗

First come, first served. Choose from the available spots for your show on Tentpole. All vendor spot payments happen only through Tentpole.

Illustrated concept. Floor plans vary by venue.

THE QUICK HITS

GOOD
QUESTIONS.

What is RIPFEST?+

RIPFEST is a two-day sports card, Pokémon, and TCG convention with vendors selling cards and collectibles, plus a live ripping stage for pack openings.

Where can I buy tickets?+

Our confirmed 2027 dates and venues are listed above. Official tickets will be sold exclusively through Tentpole. Event-specific ticket links, admission prices, and hours will be added when announced. Never pay through another platform, a DM, or a personal payment link.

How do I become a vendor?+

Use the inquiry form below or email hello@thetentpole.com with your business name, what you sell, preferred city, and number of tables. We’ll discuss event availability and next steps directly.

Can I bring cards to trade?+

Bring your trade binder and connect with other collectors. Any event-specific trading guidelines will be shared with that show’s details.

Who can I contact about RIPFEST?+

Contact owner Dillon Church at hello@thetentpole.com or 980-866-2823 for vendor, partnership, and event questions.

LET’S TALK CARDS

GET IN
TOUCH.

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