# Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2026 · Myrtle Beach, SC, U | TradeShowIntel > 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 C URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/events/grand-strand-gift-resort-merchandise-show-2026 --- 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