ThriftCon is coming to Orlando on Saturday, December 13th, and if you care about vintage clothing or collectibles, you need to mark your calendar. This is the biggest vintage clothing convention in the country, and they’re packing the Orange County Convention Center with over 100 sellers and collectors who’ve flown in from all over to show off their best stuff.
Doors open at 10 AM and close at 5 PM. Seven hours to dig through racks, talk to sellers who actually know the history behind what they’re selling, and score pieces that don’t exist in regular stores anymore. These vendors aren’t cleaning out their parents’ attics—they’re serious about vintage, and they’ve saved their top finds for this show. You’ll see quality across the board, from band tees that stopped being made decades ago to denim that’s worn in exactly the right way to collectibles that’ll upgrade your entire space.
The variety is what separates ThriftCon from your local thrift store. Over 100 vendors means no two booths look the same. One table has ’90s streetwear, the next has ’70s pieces in perfect condition, another is loaded with accessories you haven’t thought about in years. You can spend all day jumping between decades and styles, finding stuff that matches what you’re already into or pushing you in directions you haven’t tried yet.
The people who show up to these events understand the hunt. Everyone’s there for the same reason, and there’s something satisfying about being in a room full of people who get why you’ll flip through a whole rack for one specific piece. Sellers usually want to talk—they’ll share stories about where items came from, give you tips on how to style things, or just nerd out over rare finds. You’re not gambling on measurements and colors like you do online. You can try things on, check the quality yourself, and know exactly what you’re getting before you buy.
Presale tickets run $17, or pay $20 at the door. Kids under 13 get in free, so if you’re bringing family or younger people who are just getting into this stuff, they’re covered. Tickets are up on the website now, or just grab them when you arrive.
The Orange County Convention Center isn’t hard to find and parking isn’t an issue. ThriftCon does 10 cities every year, and the Orlando show has earned its reputation for strong vendor lineups and crowds who know what they’re looking for. People drive hours for these because the selection beats anything you’ll find shopping normally.
Doesn’t matter if you’re buying to resell, building out your wardrobe, or just want to see what vintage looks like in 2025—December 13th is the day. Wear shoes you can stand in for hours, bring cash since some vendors prefer it, and don’t plan anything else that day because you’ll want time to actually look instead of speed-walking past tables. The hunt is the whole point, and ThriftCon gives you enough options to make it count.
Beam Me Up Scotty
Born and raised in the city of Miami. Lifelong pro wrestling fan. Been deep in the 'zine scene since ’84, interviewing locals, Hardcore, Punk, and Metal bands. Spent 26 years in the comic book biz and still obsessed with all things pop culture—Mego, Micronauts, Shogun Warriors, Die-Cast Metal Super Robots, you name it. I can go on about comic books and bad movies all day.
