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MEDIA & PRINT
SURFER Magazine
Sixty years of surf storytelling. SURFER's been our media partner from day one—amplifying the brands, buyers, and moments that mattered on the floor. Their continued support builds momentum for what's ahead.
INNOVATION PARTNER
San Diego Sports Innovators
SDSI connects the people building San Diego's sport and active lifestyle industry. With over 100 member companies strong, they bring community to CARV—the founders creating tomorrow, the innovators shaping what's next. They're not just partners. They're why the industry gathers here.
RETAIL
Board Retailers Association
BRA champions the independent shops that keep this community alive. They've been with us since the beginning—shaping who exhibits, who attends, and how the floor comes together. Resources, connections, and real support for the retailers who matter most.
The Partners Who Shape the CARV Expo Floor
These aren't sponsors. They're the organizations that make CARV authentic—bringing industry expertise, community connections, and cultural credibility.
CARV Expo 2026
Two days. One destination. Where the surf, skate, and outdoor industry gathers for authentic connections, product discovery, and the community that makes CARV different.
May 14-15, 2026
The industry asked for two full days. We built a show around it.
San Diego Convention Center
CARV takes over Hall H at SDCC.
Registration is OPEN
Heritage brands, emerging innovators, and buyers from across the country. The connections that matter. Register now.
What to Expect
70,000+ sq ft in Hall H. Industry speakers/panels, product launches and demos. This is where action sports comes together.
Building the Brand Lineup
Heritage names are back, and new brands are joining weekly. The 2026 floor is taking shape—see who's already committed.
Voices from the Floor
The industry showed up. 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
May 14-15, 2026 // San Diego Convention Center // San Diego, CA
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