Board Retailers Association
CARV EXPO PARTNER
The Board Retailers Association (BRA) is a nonprofit that helps independent specialty retailers that promote and embrace surf, skate, snow, SUP, swim, outdoor adventures, or similar lifestyles to survive and thrive. They do this by providing valuable resources, educational programming, and solid, fully vetted business and brand connections that keep board specialty retailers competitive and profitable.
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
BUILT TO BE THE RIGHT ONE
Why Brands Choose CARV Expo
Every brand weighing where to spend their trade show budget asks the same question: Will the right buyers be there?
CARV is the right one — where West Coast action sports and outdoor lifestyle retailers already show up, ready to write orders and build the partnerships that carry a season.
The West Coast's Home Base
San Diego sits at the center of action sports and outdoor lifestyle — the natural home for the brands and retailers who build this industry.
Every Brand Gets Its Moment
CARV is intentionally built to give brands room to be seen and retailers the space to discover what’s next—creating more opportunities for connections on both sides of the aisle.
Business Beyond the Booth
Meet new accounts. Reconnect with existing retailers. Build the relationships that keep business moving long after the show closes.
THE BUYERS ARE HERE
Built for Brands. Backed by Buyers.
CARV brings together buyers from surf, skate, outdoor and coastal lifestyle retailers looking for new products, new partners and what’s next.
84%
Play a role in purchasing
1 in 3
Purchase for multiple storefronts
50% +
Have more than $1M in annual purchasing power
27
US states represented
(CA & HI lead the way)
BUILT WITH EXHIBITORS IN MIND
More Included in Your Booth
Your booth should come with more than just space. That’s why CARV includes many of the essentials in your booth package — so more of your investment goes toward what you’re here to do: meet buyers, build relationships and grow your business.
$2,995
PER 10' X 10' BOOTH
CORNER BOOTH +$150
INCLUDED WITH EVERY 10' X 10' BOOTH
400 lbs. of material handling/freight allowance
2 round-trip cart services for POVs
Complimentary exhibitor Wi-Fi
Promotional tools to reach buyers
Show preview guide listing with product images
Show directory listing and product category listing
FROM THE CARV EXPO FLOOR
When the Right People Show Up
CARV Expo 2026 was the most validating experience of my life. As a first time exhibitor anywhere ever, I truly had no idea how it was going to go. Everyone was incredibly cool, including my ‘current alternatives’. I felt no sense of competition at all. Super helpful all around actually. Closed some DREAM deals. If you are independent and you want to get on the level, just do it!
Darrien Brocco
SEASKATE
We enjoyed our time at the CARV Show 2026 and will be back in 2027. The staff was extremely helpful, the quality of accounts and backdrop of San Diego made for a productive few days.
Pat O'Connell
FLORENCE MARINE X
