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
ROOTED IN ACTION SPORTS
Built by the industry.
Built for the industry.
CARV was created for the surf shops, skate shops, outdoor retailers, and lifestyle stores at the heart of action sports retail.
Established brands, emerging labels, and independent retailers come together to discover new products, strengthen partnerships, and prepare for the season ahead.
CARV RETAILERS
Why Retailers Come to CARV
Discover new products, build valuable relationships, and get a head start on the season - all in one focused marketplace.
Discover
What's Next
Be the first to see new products, fresh collections, and emerging brands across surf, skate, and outdoor lifestyle retail.
Meet the People Behind the Products
Connect directly with brand founders, sales teams and industry partners in a setting built for real conversations.
Purchase with Confidence
Evaluate quality, compare options and place orders in person — all in a focused, trade-only environment.
Stay Connected Year-Round
Strengthen relationships, explore collaborations and keep the momentum going beyond the show.
VOICES FROM THE FLOOR
The Results Speak for Themselves
Fantastic show, got weeks worth of appointments done in two days!
Heather Shields
SOUTH COAST SURF SHOPS
CARV was a big success for us—getting facetime in with current accounts and establishing relationships with some solid new leads.
Dave Price
LANDYACHTS SKATEBOARDS
THE 2026 SHOW PREVIEW GUIDE
160+ Brands Showed Up.
See What Came Together.
Take a look inside CARV26—the brands, products, people, and energy that filled the floor in San Diego.
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.
