CARV EXPO 2027
Join us May 13-14, 2027
DAYS
Thursday - Friday
May 13 - 14, 2027
HOURS
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
LOCATION
San Diego Convention Center — Hall D
THE 2026 SHOW PREVIEW GUIDE
160+ Brands Showed Up. Who's Next?
Take a look at what CARV26 brought together — heritage names next to labels just breaking through, all in one room in San Diego. Then start picturing where CARV27 goes from here.
2026 PARTNERS · 2027 IS OPEN
The Partners Who Shaped the CARV Expo Floor
These aren't just sponsors. They're the media, retail, and industry organizations that brought real expertise and real reach to the CARV26 floor. CARV27 is building its own list of partners — will you be on it?
FOR BRANDS
Grow Your Brand
Where Action Sports Retail Gathers
CARV gives brands direct access to retailers actively looking for new products, fresh ideas, and long-term partnerships. Whether you're launching a collection, expanding distribution, or reconnecting with existing accounts, this is where meaningful business gets done.
The Floor had a Voice
Stories. Strategy. Community. Year two brought more than brands and buyers. It brought perspective.
Thank you to Cobian Salt + Light, Dennis Martinez, Board Retailers Association, TrackFly, Dan Jablons with Retail Smart Guys, Christian Surfers, and the numerous media outlets that covered CARV26.
These conversations mattered.
FROM RETAILERS & BRANDS
Voices From the Floor
Don't take our word for it. Two years in, CARV has brought buyers and brands together to connect, write orders, and grow the community that drives this industry forward. Here's what they had to say.
CARV Expo provided an excellent opportunity for retailers to have meaningful and engaging conversations with the most relevant brands in the surf industry. We finally have a great place to call home for our surf industry!
Kevin "Kevmo" Morris
Heritage Surf Shop
The first CARV show was great! It was nice getting to connect with all of our brands under one roof. It was also nice to catch up with other retailers that I don't get to connect with very often. I think having a west coast show is valuable for our industry.
Josh Hansen
Hansen Surf
CARV Expo was just what the doctor ordered—a Southern California show for the surf and skate industry. The quality of brands and retailers was right on point.
Dave Nash
Sun Diego Boardshop
With Finisterre's continued expansion in North America, CARV provided the perfect platform to showcase our brand and connect with retailers. The surf community came together in a way that felt authentic and meaningful. Excited to be back in 2026.
Colin Anderson
Finisterre
CARV was a great show for us! We were able to meet with key retailers from both in and outside of Southern California, grow our account base, and add categories to current accounts.
Aaron Griffiths
Rusty
CARV provided the platform for our brands to connect face-to-face with many leading specialty retailers at a very important time for our industry. Great energy, productive outcomes, and a tailwind towards the success of our Spring/Summer '26 seasonal launch.
Dylan Slater
Outerknown
THE MOMENTUM CONTINUES
Get the First Look at CARV 27
Brands are locking in booths, the floor's taking shape, and registration opens soon. Drop your info below and we'll keep you posted as it all comes together — no noise, just the updates that matter.
See You in San Diego
May 13-14 2027 · San Diego Convention Center
Year two proved it—160+ brands, real buyers, real energy on the floor. The momentum is building.
San Diego is locked in. Exhibitors are already committing. Buyers are planning their next trip. Your presence shapes who walks through the door.
Let's get you on the floor.
