Saturday, March 22, 2026 transforms Maitland Civic Center into GemCon headquarters. The one-day event runs 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at 641 S Maitland Ave, Maitland, FL 32751, right on Lake Lily.

No admission fee. Walk in, check out what’s happening, and decide how you want to spend your time once you’re there.

Fifty-plus vendors fill the floor with trading cards, collectibles, and fan merchandise. The variety covers mainstream releases alongside harder-to-find items that don’t show up at every show.

Perfect Order drops its prerelease at 2:00 PM. Players build decks from fresh packs and compete before the set officially launches. Prerelease events let you play with new cards before anyone else gets their hands on them through regular retail.

Cosplay contest gives costume builders a stage to compete. Whether you spent months crafting armor or threw together a closet cosplay, the contest welcomes participants who want to show their work.

Raffles happen every hour. Stick around and you’ve got multiple shots at prizes throughout the day without needing to commit to a single drawing time.

Mini games pop up across the venue adding quick play options between browsing vendors and watching contests. These smaller activities keep things moving if you’re between purchases or waiting for the next scheduled event.

Food and merchandise sales happen inside the venue. Grab lunch without leaving, pick up a drink, handle your shopping without stepping outside the civic center.

According to floridageekscene.com GemCon is the place to be tomorrow. Lake Lily location puts GemCon in Maitland’s center, accessible from Winter Park, Altamonte, and other nearby communities. You’re not fighting downtown Orlando traffic to reach a convention.