SHOW Categories
Surf
It’s the category that launched Surf Expo, the surfing industry’s oldest and largest tradeshow. Features boards, sunglasses & sun protection products, boardshorts, juniors, footwear and fins. You’ll also find dive fins, masks, spearguns, dive specific wetsuits and underwater photography equipment.
Wake
September Surf Expo is THE marketplace for wakeboards and water skis as well as the growing wakesurf category. You’ll also find bindings, gear including clothing, helmets and wetsuits, inflatables, pumps, and other related accessories. Plus boats and jet skis, towers, pylons, racks, speakers, lights, and biminis. The Wake category is held at the September shows only.
Kayak
& Canoe
Surf Expo welcomes Kayak & Canoe as the newest addition to the paddlesports lineup. Whether you use a double-bladed paddle or single you will find the top brands here in September. Your search is over for that new crossover category, or if you need to boost the selection at your shop check out the PFD’s, helmets racks and accessories as well.
SUP
The largest growing watersport in the country for oceans, river and lakes. Stand Up Paddleboards are also the perfect tool for fitness and yoga junkies. Features the boards, paddles and fins, plus accessories, racks and training videos.
Skate
Sidewalk surfing and shredding the concrete wave. Skate at Surf Expo includes completes, long and shortboard decks, cruisers, trucks, wheels, protective gear and accessories along with apparel.
Wind
Surf Expo is the retailers’ resource for all wind-related boarding. Features kites, boards, sails, booms, masts, harnesses, bindings and related accessories. The Wind category is held at the September shows only.
Swim
With the largest collection of swimwear exhibits in the country, you’ll find the latest juniors, missy, children's and contemporary styles. The largest collection of swim lines at the largest water-related event in the country.
Boutique
Offering high fashion and contemporary lines that include resort wear, preppy patterns and sexy sundresses; high-end apparel, footwear and accessories make up this juried category.
Resort
This category offers everything a vacationing consumer wants. It’s the most comprehensive collection in the resort tradeshow industry including tees and shorts, casual shirts, dresses, sarongs and batiks, jewelry, towels & footwear, plus premiums and souvenirs, mementos and custom merchandise.
Coastal Gift
From hammocks to tabletop and everything in between; enjoy nicer gift items with a coastal flair.