The Vet Hobby Shop

06/10/2026

Shop opens at 5:00 today 6/10/2026!

06/05/2026

🚨 THE STAGE IS SET! 🚨

The Corn Belt Card Show returns to Emerald Acres this weekend, and the venue is ready for what will be the BIGGEST card show Coles County has seen to date!

🔥 140+ tables
🔥 50+ vendors
🔥 Sports Cards
🔥 Pokémon
🔥 Memorabilia
🔥 Trade Night
🔥 Buying • Selling • Trading

📅 SHOW HOURS:
📍 Friday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🤝 Trade Night: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🛠 Dealer Setup:
Friday anytime after 12:00 PM
Saturday at 8:00 AM

Still thinking about setting up? There’s still time to reserve a table! Contact us at [email protected].

Whether you’re hunting for that missing card, looking to sell your collection, or just want to spend the weekend with fellow collectors, this is the event you don’t want to miss.

See you this weekend at Emerald Acres!

06/03/2026

📣 This Week at The Vet Hobby Shop! 📣

We’re making a big push to support the Corn Belt Card Show this weekend, so our regular shop hours will be a little different.

🏪 Shop Hours
✅ Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
❌ Thursday: Closed
❌ Friday: Closed at the shop
❌ Saturday: Closed at the shop
❌ Sunday: Closed at the shop

🎉 Come See Us at the Corn Belt Card Show! 🎉
📍 Emerald Acres

📅 Friday: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📅 Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📅 Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We’ll be bringing cards, collectibles, supplies, great deals, and plenty of hobby conversation. Whether you’re buying, selling, trading, or just looking to enjoy the hobby, this is the place to be this weekend!

Thank you for supporting our veteran-owned small business. We look forward to seeing everyone at the show!

06/01/2026

🎉🏈 1,000 FOLLOWERS GIVEAWAY! 🎉🏈

WOW! We just hit 1,000 followers, and we want to thank every single one of you for the incredible support you've shown The Vet Hobby Shop!

To celebrate, we're giving away:

🔥 1 Hobby Blaster of 2025 Optic Football🔥 1 Blaster of Disney Neon

Entering is easy:

✅ Follow The Vet Hobby Shop✅ Share this post

That's it!

📅 Winners will be drawn LIVE at 6:00 PM on Saturday📍 The Corn Belt Card Show at Emerald Acres

We couldn't have reached this milestone without our amazing hobby community. Thank you for supporting our veteran-owned small business and helping us continue to grow!

Good luck, everyone! 🍀

Veteran-owned sports & trading card shop in Mattoon, IL. Buy, sell & trade Pokémon, sports cards & collectibles in a friendly community. Proudly veteran-owned & collector-operated. 🇺🇸 1901 Marshall Ave Mattoon IL

06/01/2026

🚨 LESS THAN ONE WEEK AWAY! 🚨

The countdown is on for the Corn Belt Card Show at Emerald Acres in Mattoon, IL! Whether you’re a seasoned collector, weekend hobbyist, Pokémon enthusiast, or sports card investor, this is shaping up to be one of the biggest hobby events in Central Illinois!

🔥 50+ Vendors
🔥 140+ Tables
🔥 Giveaways All Weekend (must be present to win)
🔥 Saturday Night Trade Night
🔥 Buy • Sell • Trade • Rip

📍 Emerald Acres
1201 Wooddell Way
Mattoon, IL

📅 June 5-7, 2026

⏰ Show Hours
• Friday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Trade Night: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

📢 VENDORS — THERE’S STILL TIME!
We are still accepting vendor registrations, but tables are filling fast. Secure your spot today!

💲 1 Table - $30
💲 2 Tables - $50
💲 4 Tables - $80

📧 Reserve your tables now: [email protected]

Tag your friends, share the event, and help us make this the biggest Corn Belt Card Show yet!

🚀🏈⚾🏀⚡️

Veteran-owned sports & trading card shop in Mattoon, IL. Buy, sell & trade Pokémon, sports cards & collectibles in a friendly community. Proudly veteran-owned & collector-operated. 🇺🇸 1901 Marshall Ave Mattoon IL

05/31/2026

Shop will be closed today 5/31/2026!

See you Wednesday at 4:30!

05/28/2026

PSA is temporarily pausing Value, Value Bulk, Value Plus, and Value Max submissions starting June 2, 2026, to reduce a 10M-card backlog. Here's what's changing.

05/27/2026

🚨 BIG THINGS ARE COMING TO THE VET HOBBY SHOP! 🚨

We’re open this week and working hard behind the scenes to bring YOU a bigger and better hobby experience! 👀🔥 Check out the sneak peek of our NEW location coming soon — more space, more inventory, and MORE HOURS! 🇺🇸

🕔 THIS WEEK’S HOURS:
📍 Wednesday: 5:00-8:00 PM
📍 Friday: 4:30-8:00 PM
📍 Saturday: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Thank you for continuing to support our 100% Veteran Owned & Operated small business. We can’t wait to show everyone what’s next! 💪🎖️