We analyzed the 2025 schedule to see where the action clusters. No surprise: big, free‑parking states with deep traditions dominate—but there are sleepers.
Methodology (plain English)
We aggregated recurring promoters and public venue calendars, then counted unique show dates per state. We favored announced, bookable dates over rumors and penciled holds.
Leaders to watch
Texas: Scale, variety, and back‑to‑back weekends around DFW, Houston, Austin, and outlying towns.
Florida: Dense rotation across Tampa, Orlando, Miami, and smaller civic centers.
Pennsylvania & Virginia: Reliable Expo centers and collector‑heavy circuits.
Regional standouts
Arizona’s winter calendar pops, the Midwest stays steady (Kansas/Missouri), and the Carolinas quietly rack up weekend counts thanks to drive‑time convenience.
Plan your trip
Stack a few weekends, and route by our live map. Then line up your reading: Top 10 Shows and Marketplace Essay.
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