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SUMMARY:World Ranger Day - Pokémon Ranger Card Fest
DESCRIPTION:World Ranger Day 2026 | Conservation Fundraiser\nTICKET LINK – CLICK HERE \nFriday\, July 31\, 2026\n5:00 PM – 9:00 PM\nSan Diego County\, California\n$5 Admission (Includes One Raffle Ticket) \nJoin Global Conservation Force (GCF) for the first-ever Pokémon Ranger Card Fest\, a World Ranger Day celebration that combines trading card culture with wildlife conservation. \nThis family-friendly event brings together collectors\, traders\, vendors\, and conservation supporters for an evening of cards\, community\, and conservation. Browse\, buy\, sell\, and trade cards while helping protect some of the world’s most endangered species and the rangers working to defend them. \nFeatured card games include: \n\nPokémon\nMagic: The Gathering\nOne Piece Trading Card Game\n\nGCF is actively recruiting vendors and hopes to host a minimum of 30 vetted card sellers and collectors from across Southern California. \nEvent Features\nTrading Card Marketplace\nExplore dozens of vendor booths featuring cards\, collectibles\, sealed products\, accessories\, and trading opportunities. \nSilent Auction\nBid on rare and collectible cards donated by participating vendors. All proceeds directly support wildlife conservation efforts. \nConservation Raffle\nEvery admission ticket includes one raffle entry\, with additional raffle tickets available throughout the evening. \nGCF Card Booth\nGlobal Conservation Force will have its own selection of Pokémon cards available for sale from multiple collections and donors\, with all proceeds supporting conservation programs. \nWildlife Conservation Merchandise\nShop official GCF merchandise and conservation gear. \nDoor Prizes\nAttendees will have opportunities throughout the evening to win cards\, collectibles\, merchandise\, and other donated prizes. \nFamily-Friendly Activities & Wildlife Education\nLearn about endangered species\, wildlife conservation\, ranger training\, conservation K9s\, and anti-poaching efforts through interactive educational activities suitable for all ages. \nFundraise Before the Event & Win Prizes!\nAttendees can become Wildlife Conservation Champions before the event even begins. \nParticipants will have the opportunity to create their own fundraising team and rally their friends\, family\, coworkers\, gaming groups\, schools\, clubs\, and communities to support wildlife conservation. \nGetting started is easy: \n\nCreate your fundraising team.\nReceive your personal fundraising page and link.\nShare your link with friends and family.\nEncourage donations directly through your page.\n\nAll donations made through participant fundraising pages are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law and directly support Global Conservation Force’s conservation programs. \nThe top fundraisers will be recognized and awarded prizes during Pokémon Ranger Card Fest on July 31st. \nWhether you raise $50 or $5\,000\, every dollar helps support wildlife rangers\, conservation K9 teams\, anti-poaching initiatives\, wildlife rehabilitation efforts\, and conservation education programs. \nSupporting Wildlife Conservation\nAll funds raised through admissions\, raffles\, silent auctions\, merchandise sales\, card sales\, and fundraising campaigns support Global Conservation Force’s ranger training efforts and wildlife conservation programs operating throughout Africa\, Asia\, Central America\, and beyond. \nBy attending Pokémon Ranger Card Fest\, you’re helping protect real wildlife in the wild and supporting the men and women working on the frontlines of conservation. \nImportant Event Information\n\nFamily-friendly event\nDrug-free and alcohol-free environment\nNo live animals will be present\nSuitable for collectors\, families\, gamers\, and conservation supporters of all ages\nAll proceeds support wildlife conservation and ranger training efforts\n\nVenue Announcement Coming Soon\nWe are currently finalizing the event venue and are evaluating two outstanding locations within San Diego County. The final location will be announced as soon as agreements are finalized. \nRegardless of which location is selected\, attendees can expect an exciting evening of collecting\, trading\, conservation fundraising\, wildlife education\, and community engagement. \nTickets\nPurchase Event Tickets Here:\nTICKET LINK – CLICK HERE \nAdmission is $5 per person and includes one raffle ticket. \nAdditional raffle tickets\, merchandise\, cards\, and silent auction opportunities will be available during the event. \nVendors\nInterested in becoming a vendor? \nPokémon Ranger Card Fest is currently accepting applications from vetted vendors specializing in: \n\nPokémon\nMagic: The Gathering\nOne Piece Trading Card Game\nRelated collectibles and accessories\n\nWe are seeking a minimum of 30 vendors to help create one of Southern California’s most exciting conservation-focused trading card events. \nVendor Application:\nVENDOR APPLICATION LINK – CLICK HERE \nVendor spaces include promotional opportunities through GCF’s website\, email newsletters\, social media stories\, and optional premium marketing packages. \nCollect. Trade. Conserve.\nCelebrate World Ranger Day while helping protect endangered species and the people working every day to defend them.
URL:https://globalconservationforce.org/event/world-ranger-day-pokemon-ranger-card-fest/
LOCATION:San Diego TBD
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