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MAY 14-15, 2026
SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA


Renaissance of the Time-Honored Surf Trade Show Continues: CARV Expo Featured in SURFER Magazine
SURFER Magazine covered CARV Expo's return for year two, capturing the renewed energy that defined our inaugural show and what's ahead for May 2026. The piece highlights feedback from industry leaders and the momentum building as we expand our footprint and Retail Advisory Board for the second year. "There was a renewed energy in the building that has been missing for years. It was great to get everyone back together in SoCal under the same roof." — Sean Fleuriou, Brixton "Th
Bonnie Bemister
Dec 21 min read


CARV Expo TSNN Article Highlights Show’s High-Energy Debut
“There was a vibe, a tone, a unique energy…” Read why TSNN is calling CARV Expo’s launch a standout event for the action sports community.
Bonnie Bemister
Jul 171 min read


CARV Expo plants roots in San Diego, energizing the West Coast action sports industry
San Diego, California — CARV Expo, the country’s only west coast action sports tradeshow and industry gathering, debuted this past June...
Bonnie Bemister
Jul 173 min read


Surf Legends, Trade Show Nostalgia & a New Chapter: CARV Takes Center Stage
Surf journalist Chris Ahrens shares why CARV Expo is reigniting the spirit of action sports trade shows. Join us June 20–22 in San Diego for a weekend of culture, connection, and top brands.
Bonnie Bemister
Jun 111 min read


Winners of SURFER’s Emerging Brands Grant Announced
Winners of SURFER's Emerging Brands Grant announced
Jake Howard
May 91 min read


Legacy and Emerging Brands Rally Behind CARV Expo as Media Registration Opens
SAN DIEGO, California — CARV Expo, the new, forward-thinking board sports and adventure industry trade event taking place June 20-22 at...
Will Cockrell
Apr 152 min read


Shaping the Future of Board Sports: Meet the CARV Expo Advisory Board
Intro into the CARV advisory board
Bonnie Bemister
Mar 271 min read


First-Ever SURFER Emerging Brand Grant is Coming to CARV Expo
The SURFER Emerging Brand Grant has been created to support the future of the surf industry by sponsoring four booth spaces at CARV Expo.
Jake Howard
Mar 242 min read


CARV Expo announces a partnership with SURFER magazine
CARV Expo will showcase a reinvigorated and vibrant board sports industry SAN DIEGO, Calif. — We’re in if they’re in . We’ve been hearing...
Will Cockrell
Mar 73 min read


Abraham Paskowitz joins CARV Expo as Retail Relations Manager
RedlineXpo is excited to announce that Abraham Paskowitz has joined the CARV team as retail relations manager...
Bonnie Bemister
Feb 52 min read


Shaping The CARV Advisory Board
The CARV team is hard at work on a number of details to ensure the first ever California Action Retailer + Venture Expo is valuable to...
Karl Pawlewicz
Aug 7, 20243 min read

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