NSCC Update: TCG Trade Night

ANNOUNCED: 2nd Annual TCG TRADE NIGHT July 28th in Chicago

Excited to announce the 2nd Annual TCG TRADE NIGHT.  This year's event will take place on Friday July 28th from 7-10 PM.

The event is free to attend for all collectors and the first 50 guests through the door will receive a VIP GIFT BAG.

https://www.dondiegotrading.com/blogs/news/announced-2nd-annual-tcg-trade-night-july-28th-in-chicago

NASCAR Streetrace Coming to Chicago

For the first time ever, the sights, sounds and speed of NASCAR are coming to the streets of downtown Chicago on July 1-2, 2023. One of the most iconic cities in the world, Chicago will add another chapter to its illustrious sports history when a NASCAR Cup Series street race debuts against the backdrop of Lake Michigan and Grant Park, televised on NBC.

“Like the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum, we seized an incredible opportunity to add an unprecedented element to our schedule and take center stage in the heart of another major metropolitan market,” said Ben Kennedy, NASCAR senior vice president of racing development and strategy. “This is the ideal setting for the first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street race. The NASCAR Cup Series Next Gen cars and the IMSA machines will race along the shores of Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago, marking a truly historic moment for our sport. We are very appreciative of Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her team, along with the entire City of Chicago for working with us to make this concept a reality.”

The first-ever NASCAR Cup Series street course race will take place on Sunday, July 2, 2023, and will be preceded by an IMSA sanctioned series race, which will run on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The specific IMSA series joining the NASCAR Cup Series in Chicago will be announced at a later date. Both races will be surrounded by music and entertainment options for all ages, truly making it one of the signature sporting and entertainment events of the year.

“Chicago’s streets are as iconic as our skyline and our reputation as a world class sports city is indisputable,” said Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot. “I am thrilled to welcome our partners at NASCAR to Chicago for an event that will attract thousands of people to our city. Chicago’s world class entertainment and hospitality industries, coupled with our city's history as a conduit for sports talent, make us the perfect hosts for this unique event.”

Lake Shore Drive, Michigan Avenue, Columbus Drive and select surrounding thoroughfares will be transformed into a 12-turn, 2.2-mile street course, with the start/finish line and pit road located along South Columbus Drive directly in front of Buckingham Fountain. The course will pass through the famed Grant Park, as well as approach the northern edge of Soldier Field, one of the most notable and recognizable sports venues in the country – and the site of the only other Cup Series race to take place in Downtown Chicago, in 1956.

“Welcoming yet another NASCAR event to Illinois just weeks after the inaugural Enjoy Illinois 300 Cup Series race is a testament to the strength of our tourism industry from Chicago to Metro East,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Illinois, with its longstanding tradition of innovation, is a fitting host for NASCAR’s first-ever street race, and we are thrilled to welcome this new series to America’s most iconic drive next summer.”

“Chicago is one of the world’s top sports and entertainment destinations. Year after year, fans from all over the world travel to our great city for high-profile sporting events,” said Kara Bachman, Executive Director, Chicago Sports Commission. “The 2023 NASCAR Chicago Street Race weekend will continue that legacy with another monumental sports moment and we look forward to welcoming fans to NASCAR’s first-ever street race.”

Heading to the National Sports Collectors Convention

In Chicago this year.

The 40th National Sports Collectors Convention (The National) is returning to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, July 31 - August 4, 2019. The National is an annual gathering of sports fans, collectors, dealers and other groups interested in collecting trading cards, autographs and other vintage and current memorabilia.

Open to the public, the convention center will be transformed into a collector's paradise utilizing over 400,000 square feet, including 650 high profile exhibitors from around the country who will be buying, selling and trading sought after sports and entertainment collectibles. Children 12 and under get in FREE all week!
 
“The National Sports Collectors Convention is the sports and entertainment industry’s largest collectibles annual premier event.” said John Broggi NSCC Promoter. “We are excited to have Chicago play host to some of the greatest sports vintage memorabilia in existence.”

High-profile corporate collectible exhibitors include; the leading signature and game-used authentication companies, collectible auction houses, appraisal companies, licensed trading card manufacturers, collectible insurance companies, collectible trade publications and national memorabilia companies.

What to expect:

The National’s TRISTAR Autograph Pavilion are approximately one-hundred (100) plus superstar athletes including; Dick Butkus, Hulk Hogan, Julius Erving, Joe Montana, Reggie Jackson, Barry Sanders, Pete Rose, Greg Maddux, Lawrence Taylor, Mariano Rivera, Bobby Hull, just to name a few. Complete listing -
www.tristarproductions.com/National/index.html

In addition, notable celebrities scheduled to appear at the National include; Rick Harrison, from History Channel’s hit TV show Pawn Stars - Sunday, 9 am – 4 pm Beckett Media Booth #670, Jeopardy Champion James Holzhauer, Friday, 1 pm Mike Berkus Stage, Graham Elliot, renowned chef, TV personality from Bravo’s hit show Top Chef – Saturday, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, at the Topps Booth and Gary Vaynerchuk from Vaynerchuk Media - Wednesday, 2 pm NSCC VIP Party.

“We are extremely excited that the 40th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention is returning to Chicago,” said Dan Berkus, NSCC Promoter / Marketing Director. “Chicago has an exceptionally strong sports tradition with very avid and knowledgeable collectors and a diversified sports fan base.”

The 38th National Sports Collectors Convention Returns to Chicago July 26th - July 30th

The 38th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention (NSCC) will be hosted by The City of Chicago at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Wednesday, July 26 – Sunday, July 30, 2017. Open to the public, the five (5) day family-oriented event is the largest sports and entertainment collectibles show in the world.

With over 400,000 square feet, the Donald E Stephens Convention Center will be transformed into a collector’s paradise. It’s a place where sports/ entertainment collectors, fans and dealers meet to buy, trade and discuss collecting memorabilia such as trading cards, vintage game-used equipment and other sports and entertainment-related collectibles, as well as meet athletes and get autographs. This is a once in a lifetime experience the entire family can enjoy!

“The Nationals Sports Collectors Convention is the premier showcase of the multi-billion dollar sports- and entertainment-collectibles industries,” said John Broggi, Executive Director National Sports Collectors Convention. “With over 400,000 sq feet, collectors, sports fans and the entire family can enjoy five days of sports paradise at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center.”

Not only is this a once-in-a-lifetime experience for collectors and fans, but businesses in the City of Chicago—such as retailers, downtown restaurants, hotels, and rent-a-car companies—will benefit financially from the event. Here’s a brief snapshot of what hosting this event will mean for Chicago:

1. Approximately 45,000 sports fans, collectors, exhibitors, athletes are expected to attend the five-day event, with most staying multiple nights;
2. Over 650 collectible exhibitor booths and 100 corporate booths will be set up;
3. Which translates into approximately 3,000 exhibitor personnel in the city for 6 – 7 nights;
4. Exhibitors and fans are collectively expected to reserve over 4,500 room nights per night, which should also mean an additional 20,000-plus restaurant customers;
5. Finally, 100-plus current and former high profile athletes from every sport will generate local and national media attention.

Scheduled to sign autographs at the TriStar Autograph Pavilion are: Dick Butkus, Chris Chelios, Deion Sanders, Dennis Rodman, Bob Gibson, Johnny Bench, Roberto Duran, Barry Sanders, Cal Ripken, Bob Gibson, Roberto Alomar, Ozzie Smith, to name just a few.

“We are extremely excited that The 38th Annual National Sports Collectors Convention is returning to Chicago,” said Dan Berkus, NSCC Director / Promoter. “Chicago has an exceptionally strong sports tradition with very avid and knowledgeable collectors and a diversified sports fan base. Over 650 exhibitors from around the country and over 100 high-profile athletes will be signing throughout the event.”

Show hours are scheduled for Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m.,Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission and VIP tickets are on sale at http://www.nsccshow.com and will be available for purchase on-site throughout the show. Children twelve (12) and under get in free!

NATIONAL WEBSITE: http://www.nsccshow.com – has list of players signing along with their designated days and times, ability to purchase and print your admission and autograph tickets on-line to avoid the lines on-site, event up-dates, VIP package description, operating hours, etc.

Visit http://www.tristarproductions.com/National to view and purchase athlete signature tickets today!

Public admission and autograph tickets for the 2017 National Sports Collectors Convention will also be available throughout the week on-site at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center. General admission tickets for children 12 and under are FREE.

November Winter Storm Hits Chicago, Midwest

Never too early for winter in the Midwest.