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Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027Exhibitor guide: booth costs, dates and deadlines
Beach-store lines, four-day market: Grand Strand 2027 booths in Myrtle Beach
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- Not confirmed yetLast edition: Myrtle Beach, SC
4.9 star client rating10,000+ booths built3,000+ exhibitors servedSince 2015
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Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027 in 30 seconds
The short version for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show exhibitors. Every figure here has its source further down the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show page.
- When is Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027?
- The 2027 dates and location are not confirmed yet. The last edition was in Myrtle Beach, SC.
- When does the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show exhibit hall open?
- Not confirmed yet for 2027. In 2026 the show runs December 6–9 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Sun–Tue 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Wed 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
- What does a 10×20 booth cost all-in at Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show?
- $7,500 – $15,000 for a Purple rental at Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show with design, graphics, lighting, install and dismantle. Space and show services are billed by Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show.
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Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027 fact sheet
| Official name | Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027 |
|---|---|
| Event dates | 2027 dates not confirmed yet |
| Exhibit hall dates | Not confirmed yet In 2026 the show runs December 6–9 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, Sun–Tue 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Wed 9 a.m.–2 p.m. |
| Venue | Myrtle Beach, SC |
| Organizer | Clarion Events |
| Who attends | Coastal souvenir, gift and resort retailers and businesses from the Southeast beaches; trade only |
| Nearest airport | Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) |
| Hotels | Connections Housing, the show's only official housing partner Official hotel page → |
| Official website | grandstrandgiftshow.com |
Official Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show resources
Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027 calendar
Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027 dates and deadlines
In order: the dates the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show organizer has published, each linked to the page that states it. The next one is highlighted.
- Grand Strand 2026 opens, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; goody bags for the first 100 stores (last edition before 2027)Exhibitors and buyers source
- Third day of the 2026 show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Exhibitors and buyers source
- Final day of the 2026 show, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 2027 dates not confirmed yetExhibitors and buyers source
01 Purple at Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027
Beach-store lines, four-day market: Grand Strand 2027 booths in Myrtle Beach
We build Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show booths that turn a coastal souvenir line into a wall a beach-store buyer can order from in minutes. In Myrtle Beach we route every crate through the advance warehouse and RPMxpo, as the show requires.
- 2027 dates not confirmed yet
- 35+ years in business
- Dec 6–9, 2026 · Myrtle Beach
What makes Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show different, and how we build for it
For more than 35 years the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show has brought coastal souvenir, gift and resort buyers to Myrtle Beach for a four-day December market, which Clarion Events bills as the largest coastal souvenir trade show in the nation. The 2026 edition runs December 6–9 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center with RPMxpo as general service contractor. Clarion sweetens the floor with goody bags for the first 100 stores on Sunday, daily $100 cash prizes and a Show Party, and Breakwall Publishing is the media partner. Packages bring 8-foot black drape and as many 4-, 6- or 8-foot tables and risers as a line needs.
Town-name souvenirs, beach toys and apparel shown as they will hang in the store, with case packs and early-spring delivery confirmed.
Merchandise that can carry a resort or attraction name, imprint samples to approve, and pricing for repeat orders through the season.
Shells, coastal decor and gifts with fresh designs for the new season, and minimums that suit a single shop.
Your team in Myrtle Beach
Built in two shops, run by one project manager
We fabricate in our own Fishkill, NY shop and our Las Vegas hub, then ship to the venue, where our own project manager leads the install with vetted local labor. Predictable 30–45-day turnarounds, secure storage and pre-show QA.
Your staff walks onto the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show floor and the booth is already lit and stocked. You just show up.
Inside Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027
Rules that shape your Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show booth
In 2026 all freight must go through the advance warehouse, with shipping labels in the Grand Strand Exhibitor Manual. We crate and label the booth to the manual and schedule the warehouse delivery so RPMxpo brings it to your space.
Exhibitor-appointed contractors must submit an application form with a certificate of insurance before the deadline for show management approval (2026). We file ours early so our project manager is cleared to install.
Every exhibitor carries liability insurance for the entire exhibition, $1 million suggested, with Clarion Events and the show named as certificate holder and all December 6–9 activities described (2026). We send your broker the exact wording.
The 2026 package sets an 8-foot black draped back wall and black side rails around each booth. We design grid walls and headers to sit inside that drape and light them so color holds against the black.
Programs worth planning for
Goody bags go to the first 100 stores to arrive at the show on opening Sunday, December 6, 2026, which puts the heaviest buyer traffic at the opening hour.
Clarion runs daily $100 cash prize giveaways for buyers and a Show Party during the 2026 market, events that keep store owners on the floor across all four days.
The Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is the Southeast's December coastal souvenir market in Myrtle Beach; choose it over the Ocean City Resort Gift Expo when your buyers run Carolina and Southeast beach stores rather than Mid-Atlantic boardwalks. See how Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show compares with every consumer products show we build for →
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02 Booths & pricing for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027
Popular booth sizes at Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show
Grand Strand sells space as booth packages: an 8-foot black draped back wall and side rails, unlimited 4-, 6- or 8-foot undraped tables and risers, two folding chairs, a wastebasket and a booth ID sign (2026). We work inside that format with grid walls, riser covers, lighting and headers.
Two adjoining package spaces: grid walls inside the black drape for apparel and keychains, tiered risers for shells and decor, and an order counter by the aisle.
Above: XL-Bloom YoungPlants, a Purple inline booth
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A run of three package spaces: beachwear on one wall, souvenirs and imprint samples in the center, and an order counter with catalogs stored underneath.
Above: Funskool, a Purple inline booth
See 10×30 rental booths →
If show management can place four package spaces together: freestanding grid towers for several lines, a coastal decor table and a seated order area for a rep group.
Pictured: Doona, a Purple island exhibit
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A bigger block of spaces for a coastal wholesaler: apparel, souvenirs, toys and decor zones and two order stations for the Sunday rush.
Shown: Amazon, a Purple large-format exhibit
See 20×30 rental booths →Included in Purple's price
- Design work and a 3D rendering, with revisions until the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show layout is right
- Structure, printed graphics, counters and storage, as specified for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show
- In-booth lighting and power distribution
- Installation and dismantle in the host city, run by our project manager on the floor
- Each service order and deadline in the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show exhibitor kit, tracked for you
Billed by the organizer and the show contractor
- Booth space (paid to the organizer)
- Material handling / drayage, if the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show space rate leaves it out
- Electrical service, internet access and rigging
- Booth cleaning and any union labor the venue requires
Rates to plan with for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show:
- Booth package furniture Unlimited 4, 6 or 8 ft tables and risers included, 2026 source
- Liability insurance $1 million coverage suggested for every exhibitor, 2026 source
Your proposal estimates all of these, so the total for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is on paper before you sign anything.
Ranges shown are all-in 2026 rental prices for design, structure, graphics, installation and dismantle at Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show; custom builds get their own quote. The booth cost calculator gives an exact number for your Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show booth; the 2026 booth cost guide has the 2026 ranges.
Share the booth size you have at Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show and what you need the space to do. Our reply comes within one business day; the rendering and fixed proposal usually arrive within a week. No charge.
At Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, your team walks into a lit, stocked booth. You just show up.
03 Built by Purple
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Case study · French Avenue
French Avenue at a fragrance and beauty trade show
A premium fragrance environment built around discovery, with a flow designed for real conversations and product sampling.
Different category, same floor problem: French Avenue's booth slowed shoppers down to discover each product, and a coastal souvenir line needs buyers to pause long enough to see the new designs.
Read the French Avenue case study All case studies →“Purple Exhibits made us look good. The booth was one of the nicest displays in our section of the convention center and generated a lot of positive comments from both customers and industry peers. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and willingness to go above and beyond made a huge difference.”
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04 Designing for souvenir, resort, beachwear, gift and seasonal merchandise suppliers at Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show
Four things we get right for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show exhibitors
1Use the unlimited risers
Grand Strand packages let you pick as many 4-, 6- or 8-foot undraped tables and risers as you need. We plan the riser layout with you, add fitted fabric covers in your colors and build tiered displays for shells and decor so the booth reads as a store, not a table.
2Be ready for the first 100
Clarion hands goody bags to the first 100 stores to arrive on opening Sunday. We set your strongest new items and show specials at the front edge of the booth so those early buyers stop before they reach the far aisles.
3Ship only through the warehouse
Grand Strand requires all freight to go through the advance warehouse, with labels in the exhibitor manual. We crate the booth in Fishkill, NY, label it to the manual and track it into the warehouse, so nothing arrives at the convention center dock unannounced.
4Light the black drape
An 8-foot black drape swallows color under hall lighting. We add clip-on LED bars and a bright fabric header so beach apparel, towels and painted souvenirs show their true colors against the dark back wall.
05 Myrtle Beach, SC
Logistics for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027, handled
The organizer has not posted the 2027 venue or dates; the December 2026 show uses the Myrtle Beach Convention Center at 2101 N Oak Street, where parking is free. In 2026 RPMxpo is the general service contractor, all freight must move through the advance warehouse, and move-in and move-out times will appear in the Grand Strand Exhibitor Manual. Every exhibitor carries liability insurance for the whole show, $1 million suggested, and exhibitor-appointed contractors file an application with their certificate before the deadline for approval. We file as your contractor, ship through the warehouse and install with a Purple project manager.
What Purple handles
- Grid walls and riser displays planned inside the 8-foot drape
- Advance-warehouse freight labeled to the exhibitor manual
- EAC application and insurance certificate filed with Clarion
- LED lighting that lifts color off the black drape
- A project manager from Purple running build and teardown
- Storage between seasons and reuse at Ocean City and Gatlinburg
Timeline, counted back from move-in
Design sign-off for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is due by About 10 weeks before move-in.
- When 2027 dates are publishedReserve space with Clarion and send us your booth number, package and product list.
- About 10 weeks before move-inDesign sign-off: grid walls, riser layout, header and lighting agreed.
- 8 to 4 weeks before move-inProduction in Fishkill, NY over 30 to 45 days; EAC application and insurance filed with Clarion.
- About 3 weeks before move-inCrates ship to the advance warehouse with the labels from the 2027 exhibitor manual.
- Move-in days before openingRPMxpo delivers from the warehouse; our project manager builds the booth inside the black drape.
- Show days, 2027 dates not confirmed yetThe 2026 show runs four days; after the 2027 close we pack out and return the booth to storage.
Our planning timeline. Official move-in, freight target and order deadlines for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show come from your exhibitor kit and assigned schedule; we confirm them against your booth when you book.
Print the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show budget & deadline sheetTravel to Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027
Getting to Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027: airport, hotels and parking
Fly in
Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR)
Stay
Connections Housing, the show's only official housing partner
Official Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show hotels →
Park
Free parking at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center (2026)
Travel facts from grandstrandgiftshow.com.
Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show by the numbers
Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show year by year
How Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027 compares with other consumer products shows
The consumer products shows closest to Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show on the calendar, with the latest size each organizer has published. Select any name to open our exhibitor guide for that show.
| Show | Dates | City | Latest published size |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY NOWNY NOW (Rockview Management Group Inc.) | August 8–10, 2027 | New York, NY | 460 exhibitors (2026) |
| NACDS Total Store ExpoNational Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) | August 14–16, 2027 | San Diego, CA | – |
| Outdoor RetailerForge | August 18–20, 2027 | Minneapolis, MN | 1,800+ attendees · 275+ brands (2026) |
| Farwest ShowOregon Association of Nurseries (OAN) | August 25–27, 2027 | Portland, OR | 4,000+ attendees · 300+ exhibitors (2026) |
| Smoky Mountain Gift ShowClarion Events | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | Gatlinburg, TN | 5,000+ buyers (2026) |
| Ocean City Resort Gift ExpoClarion Events | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | Ocean City, MD | 250+ lines exhibitors (2026) |
| ISSA Show North AmericaISSA with Informa Markets | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | Las Vegas, NV | 12,000+ attendees · 635+ exhibitors (2024) |
| Pool Spa Patio ExpoInforma Markets | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | New Orleans, LA | 9,000 registered attendees · 450+ exhibitors (2024) |
| The Running EventDiversified Communications | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | San Antonio, TX | 1,617 retailers and event pros attendees · 357 exhibitors (2025) |
| Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise ShowClarion Events | 2027 dates not confirmed yet | Myrtle Beach, SC | $100 daily cash prize for buyers (2026) |
Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show exhibitor questions
Questions exhibitors ask us before Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show
When is the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2027?
Dates for 2027 are not confirmed yet. The current edition runs Sunday, December 6 to Wednesday, December 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday through Tuesday and until 2 p.m. on Wednesday. We start your 2027 design as soon as Clarion announces the dates.
Where is the Grand Strand Gift Show held?
The 2027 location is not confirmed yet. In December 2026 the show fills the Myrtle Beach Convention Center at 2101 N Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with free parking on site; Myrtle Beach International is the nearest airport.
How much does a booth at the Grand Strand Gift Show cost?
Space and package prices come from Clarion's sales team. On our side, a rented 10×20 with grid panels, fitted riser covers, LED lighting and graphics runs $7,500 to $15,000. Because tables and risers are unlimited in the package, most of the budget goes into walls, lighting and graphics.
What does a Grand Strand booth package include?
The 2026 package has an 8-foot black draped back wall and black side rails, unlimited 4-, 6- or 8-foot undraped tables and risers, two folding chairs, one wastebasket and a 7×44-inch booth ID sign with your company name and booth number.
Who exhibits at the Grand Strand Gift Show?
Souvenir, resort, beachwear, gift and seasonal merchandise suppliers who sell to coastal stores, from town-name souvenirs to shells and beach apparel. Clarion posts the exhibitor list on the show's Who's Exhibiting page once it opens for the year.
Who attends the Grand Strand Gift Show?
Coastal souvenir, gift and resort retailers and businesses, mainly from the Southeast beaches, who register free as qualified buyers. Clarion rewards early arrivals with goody bags for the first 100 stores on opening Sunday, December 6, 2026, and runs daily $100 cash prizes to keep them on the floor.
Is the Grand Strand Gift Show open to the public?
Entry is for the trade, free to qualified retailers. A first-time store shows one personal and two business IDs, extra staff each show one of each, and children under 14 and strollers are strongly discouraged.
How does freight work at the Grand Strand Gift Show?
All freight must go through the advance warehouse, and shipping labels and information come in the Grand Strand Exhibitor Manual (2026 rules). RPMxpo, the general service contractor, then delivers to your booth. We ship crates to the warehouse on the manual's schedule and track them to the floor.
Who is the general contractor for the Grand Strand Gift Show?
RPMxpo is the general service contractor for the 2026 show. Exhibitors who bring their own exhibitor-appointed contractor must submit an application form with a certificate of insurance before the deadline for show management approval; we file ours for you.
Do exhibitors need insurance at the Grand Strand Gift Show?
All exhibitors must carry liability insurance for the entire exhibition, even with an exhibitor-appointed contractor, with $1 million suggested. The certificate names Clarion Events and the show as holder and describes all show activities at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.
When is move-in at the Grand Strand Gift Show?
Move-in times are not confirmed yet for 2027, and for 2026 Clarion lists them as coming soon in the exhibitor manual. Package chairs and wastebaskets arrive after 4 p.m. on December 8, 2026; we book install crews to the manual's times once it posts.
How do we book a hotel for the Grand Strand Gift Show?
Use Connections Housing, the show's only official housing partner; Clarion warns that other companies claiming an affiliation are not authorized. Travel partner discounts are listed on the show's travel page.
Can we take the same booth to other souvenir shows?
Grid walls and riser covers built for Myrtle Beach fit the Ocean City Resort Gift Expo, which comes a few weeks earlier, and the Smoky Mountain Gift Show in Gatlinburg. We change graphics for each audience and keep the kit in Fishkill, NY until the next market.
Before you sign for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show
Five things to ask every builder quoting Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show:
- Will the proposal show every Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show fee, including show contractor charges?
- Who builds the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show booth: your own shop or a subcontractor?
- Will your project manager be on the floor at the venue for install and dismantle?
- Which items are in the rental, and which does the show bill?
- What happens to the booth after Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, and what does storage cost?
Common situations
Already own a booth? We refresh the graphics, repair what is worn, ship it to the venue, install it and store it between shows. You keep the structure you paid for and bring it to Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show.
Exhibiting from outside the US? We are your team on the ground in the host city: freight to the advance warehouse, show-service orders, installation and storage, with one project manager answering your emails in your time zone.
Short on time? Rentals with your graphics can be ready in two to three weeks. On the first call, we tell you what is realistic for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show.
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Tell us about your Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show booth
What happens next
- Within one business day we write back to ask about your products, your goals for Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show and your footprint.
- Usually within a week, you receive a concept rendering and a fixed Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show proposal. Each Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show fee listed upfront and in full, on paper.
- The build takes 30–45 days; we ship to the advance warehouse and install before the hall opens at the venue.