Trade show
Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2026
The Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is the largest coastal souvenir trade show in the U.S., held December 6-9, 2026 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. It attracts retailers from beach towns, offering a wide range of gift and resort merchandise. The event features over 35 years of industry experience, special events like cash prize drawings and a show party, and is organized by Clarion Events.
The Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is the largest coastal souvenir trade show in the U.S., held December 6-9, 2026 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. It attracts retailers from beach towns, offering a wide range of gift and resort merchandise. The event features over 35 years of industry experience, special events like cash prize drawings and a show party, and is organized by Clarion Events.
Event details
- Dates: 6–9 Dec 2026
- Location: Myrtle Beach, SC, USA
- Venue: Myrtle Beach Convention Center
- Industry: Gift
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 302+
- Attendees: 2,455+
Why exhibit
As the largest coastal souvenir tradeshow in the nation, the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is a must-attend event for coastal souvenir and resort retailers. With 88% of attendees coming to see new products and place orders, 86% of exhibitors say the show is important to their business, and 93% of exhibitors have already rebooked or plan to return. It's a prime opportunity to showcase your products to qualified buyers in the souvenir and resort industry.
Why visit
If you're in the retail souvenir business - this is your show! Shop the largest selection of top-name souvenir and resort lines at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The show is perfectly timed for off-season buying, offering a one-stop shop for all your gift and resort merchandise needs. Meet with proven manufacturers and sales representatives, discover new products, and place orders efficiently.
Exhibitor profile
- Souvenir manufacturers
- Gift manufacturers
- Resort apparel and swimwear
- Coastal and nautical decor
- Jewelry and accessories
- Toys and games
- Home accessories
- Made in America products
- Gourmet products
Visitor profile
- Beach/Surf Shops
- General Souvenir & Gift Shops
- Amusement, Theme & Water Parks
- Hotel Gift Shops
- Museums, Zoos & Aquariums
- National & State Parks
- Apparel/Fashion Accessories Stores
- Department & Chain Stores
- Grocery & Gourmet Stores
Industries
- Gift
- Souvenir
- Resort Merchandise
- Retail