Public Event Calendar
View upcoming public events at the Cobb Convention Center below, or check out performances and purchase tickets for the Cobb Energy Centre Performing Arts Centre here.
Fall Atlanta Home Show
Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Atlanta Home Show is a vibrant marketplace where you can connect in person with real professionals for home products and services. Explore inspiring displays, discover ideas for your next project, meet industry experts, and attend informative presentations from renowned local and international home specialists. Whether you’re visiting the Cobb Galleria Centre with a specific project in mind or simply looking for inspiration, our local home professionals are ready to help. With 200+ booths to explore—featuring kitchens, baths, remodeling, flooring, and more—and a variety of unique feature displays, this event offers a valuable experience for Atlanta homeowners looking to shop, compare, and save.
Show Features:
Don’t miss Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Landcaster of America’s Test Kitchen appearing on Friday, September 11 at 2pm and Saturday, September 12 at 12pm!
Build your own air plant terrarium with Fairy Garden Mother or decorate and bring home one of our hand-crafted fiber-optic terrariums.
We invite all active military personnel, veterans, police, fire, first responders, and teachers to attend the show with FREE admission. (Offer does not extend to family members.)
Get 50% off tickets with promo code: COBB at FallAtlantaHomeShow.com
The COBB Tradeshow
Sunday – 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday – 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Cobb Trade Show is a curated fashion event produced by the Atlanta Apparel Exhibition Group. The show takes place at the world-class Cobb Convention Center offering a convenient location close to shopping, dining and affordable accommodations. For two decades, Cobb Trade Show has been offering a powerful mix of premium, dresswear, footwear, accessories, and the ever-changing streetwear apparel. Cobb Trade Show is located in the Southeast but far-reaching across the USA for retailers and exhibitors alike! For more information, please direct inquiries here.
Critical Materials & Minerals Expo 2026 (North America)
Critical Minerals Expo North America
Critical Minerals Expo North America brings together organizations involved in the mining, processing, refining, recovery and recycling of the strategic materials that underpin advanced manufacturing, clean energy, defense and emerging technologies. The event explores the developments shaping critical mineral supply chains across North America, from resource development and processing to material recovery, supply security and the technologies helping to build a more resilient and responsible supply chain.
Battery Recycling Expo North America
Battery Recycling Expo North America brings together organizations working across battery recycling, reuse, critical material recovery and circular battery supply chains. The event explores the technologies, policies and commercial developments shaping the future of battery recycling, with a focus on recovering valuable materials, improving resource efficiency and building more sustainable supply chains for lithium-ion batteries and the wider energy storage market.
E-Waste World Expo North America
E-Waste World Expo North America brings together organizations involved in electronics recycling, IT asset disposition (ITAD), refurbishment, material recovery and circular electronics manufacturing. The event explores the technologies, business models and industry developments driving more effective recovery and reuse of electronic equipment and the valuable materials contained within it, while supporting the transition towards a more circular electronics economy.
Attend all three events with one complimentary pass
Your complimentary registration gives you access to all three co-located events, taking place at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta on 28–29 October 2026.
Register to attend: https://criticalmineralsexpona.com/register-attend
Information:
Trans-World Events
+44 (0) 1483 330018 | trans-worldevents.com | marketing@trans-worldevents.com
Front Row Card Show
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days (VIPs enter at 10 a.m.)
Front Row Card Show is Atlanta's largest card show. Collectors will enjoy 550 vendor tables filled with sports cards, Pokemon, TCG, non-sports, comic books, autographs, sports memorabilia and other collectibles.
The first 200 ticket holders each day receive a FREE SWAG BAG - courtesy of Pristine Auction - including Cardboard Gold products, a comic book, packs of cards, Topps Baseball, Disney Lorcana and other fun stuff. There will be hourly door prizes both days, as well as $1,000 in shopping sprees on Sunday.
Kids 10 & Under are FREE, and they can play the Hobby Hunt scavenger hunt to earn free prizes.
Front Row Card Show - Collecting Memories
Information:
The National Franchise Show
Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Be your own boss! Find out how at Georgia’s largest “Own Your Own Business” event. Meet face-to-face with over 80+ proven franchises! Explore full- and part-time options across a wide range of industries and investment levels, attend free seminars, and get the information you need to help you become successful.
Information:
905-477-2677
info@franchiseshowinfo.com
franchiseshowinfo.com/atlanta-visitor
Instagram: nationalfranchiseshow/
Facebook: facebook.com/USFranchiseShow
LinkedIN: linkedin.com/in/the-national-franchise-show-32418716a/
Sneaker Con
12 to 7 p.m.
Sneaker Con is the ultimate live marketplace for buying, selling, and trading. Bring as many shoes as you can carry and connect directly with buyers, collectors, and vendors all weekend long. Looking to sell? The Cash Out Crew will be on-site making offers throughout the event. No middleman, no fees—just real deals happening in real time.
Expect the full Sneaker Con experience, including free authentication, stage games, giveaways, exclusive merch, special guests, Streetwear Alley, live experiences, and the world-famous Trading Pit.
Whether you’re hunting for your next pair, building your collection, connecting with the community, or looking to move inventory, Sneaker Con Atlanta is where the culture comes together.
Information:
917-470-2563
Info@sneakercon.com
sneakercon.com