Frequently Asked Questions

Sunday, December 7  – Wednesday, December 10, 2025 

• 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday - Tuesday 

• 9 am - 2 pm, Wednesday 

Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 

2101 N Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 

There are a limited number of wheel chairs available for use at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Contact Laurie Anderson to inquire about availability and to reserve. 

To rent a mobility scooter, please visit The Mobility Center of Grand Strand. 

View the latest show directory online here. Printed show directories are provided to registered buyers on show site during all four days of the show. 

Shop the nation’s top beach, souvenir and resort lines and find unique new designs that will differentiate your business from the rest. Perfectly timed so you can plan and buy during the off-season, you’ll see the best selection of established lines, top sellers and breaking new product introductions from proven gift and resort manufactures and sales representatives in the following categories, including: coastal and nautical theme products, home accessories, tabletop, souvenirs, beach items, resort wear, t-shirts, general giftware, gourmet, logo products, fashion accessories, shell items, toys and games and much more. 

From top-selling brands to unique local designs from up-and-coming artists you'll find a versatile selection custom-tailored to the coastal souvenir and resort business.  Check back soon when our online exhibitor listing page is up to date. 

The December show has a number of special events/features lined up, including: 

• Goody Bag Giveaways to the first 100 stores to arrive at the show on Sunday, December 7 and Monday, December 8. 

• Daily $100 Cash Prize Giveaways 

• Show Party 

• And more! 

 

 

 

You are encouraged to pre-register early so you can receive updates and important news about the show.  Pre-registration is open up to and during the show dates.  

Sunday – Wednesday: 8 am – 5 pm 

Thursday: 8 am – 2 pm 

The Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is open to the trade only. To maintain the professional environment of the show, children under the age of 14 years and strollers are strongly discouraged. 

New /first-time attendees should be prepared to present to gain admission to the show: 1 form of personal ID and 2 forms of business ID, which can include copy of business license, sales tax id number, payroll stub, company check, company credit card, vendor invoice, business card, letterhead or other printed collateral with company name. (Please note: 1 form of personal ID and 1 form of business ID is required for each additional employee.) 

The Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show is open to the trade only.  Admission is free to qualified retailers. 

We do not mail badges, but when you pre-register online, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your barcode. Bring a printed copy of this email or have it ready on your phone onsite to pick up your badge in the express line and save time!

Each Booth Includes: 
8 ft. High Black Draped Back Wall 
8 ft. High Black Side Rails 
Unlimited choice of 4ft. 6ft. or 8ft. Undraped Table 
Unlimited choice of 4ft. 6ft. or 8ft. Undraped Riser 
(2) Folding Chairs - Delivery after 4pm on Dec 8th 
(1) Wastebasket- Delivery after 4pm on Dec 8th 
(1) 7”x44” Booth ID Sign (displays the company’s name and booth number) 

You can register your booth staff by logging in to the Exhibitor Portal and clicking “Exhibitor Registration.” There, you will be able to register your booth staff.  Coming soon! 

To update your listing, log in to the Exhibitor Portal – you will need your company password provided to you in your confirmation email. Click ‘Booth Info.' This is where you will be able to add or update your company’s details, profile, keywords, social links and select the appropriate categories for your company. Please contact your Exhibitor Services Manager, if you require assistance.  

 

Our official partners for the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show are as follows. Please note, any emails/offers you receive to purchase attendee lists or book hotel rooms, are NOT affiliated with Grand Strand Gift Show, and are likely a scam.  

Official Housing Partner: Connections Housing 
General Service Contractor: RPMxpo  
Registration & Lead Retrieval Provider: Convention Data Services (CDS) 
Venue: Myrtle Beach Convention Center 

Yes. A requirement of exhibiting at Grand Strand Gift and Resort Merchandise Show 2025 is for ALL exhibitors to carry liability insurance throughout the Exhibition. Even if Exhibitor hires an EAC, Exhibitor still must supply its own Certificate of Liability Insurance. ALL EAC’s must submit an application form with a certificate of insurance prior to deadline to be approved by show management. Exhibitor's insurance carrier must issue such Certificate of Liability Insurance. A sample insurance form can be found in the exhibitor manual. 

To ensure that the Certificate of Liability Insurance has the correct information required, please make sure your certificate includes the following information. 
 
AMOUNT SUGGESTED: One (1) Million Dollars 
Under the Certificate Holder, please include: 
Clarion Events, Inc. / Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show 2025 
6 Research Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 
  
Under Description of Operations, please include: 
All activities related to Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show, December 7 - 10, 2025 
Myrtle Beach Convention Center  
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA 
 
Please click HERE for our full insurance policy. 

All freight must go through the advance warehouse. Shipping labels and information can be found in Grand Strand Exhibitor Manual once it becomes available. 

Information Coming Soon! 

Please visit the available Sponsorship Opportunities and Free Marketing Tools pages to learn more.  

Please contact the Myrtle Beach Convention Center directly, with any Electrical needs. 
You can order services directly through their website at   Myrtle Beach Convention Center. 

Booth furnishings can be ordered from our general service contractor, RMPxpo. More information will be available in the Grand Strand Exhibitor Manual once it is available.  

2101 N Oak Street 

Myrtle Beach, SC. 29577 

Be sure to use the official housing company for the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show to secure the lowest rates. Call: (725) 258-5443 or visit our Travel Page to view available room rates at properties located near the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

BUYER BEWARE!  Connections Housing is the only approved, official housing vendor for the Grand Strand Gift & Resort Merchandise Show. We understand that unauthorized housing companies may be contacting you advertising cheaper rates and may imply or claim an affiliation with the show or Urban Expositions. Unfortunately, some past attendees and exhibitors have fallen prey to these companies and they have either: lost significant deposits, been relocated with little or no warning, have not had the guest rooms they thought they had booked, or have not received reservations at the hotel they had thought were confirmed . So be sure to book your room through Connections Housing. 

Yes, there is FREE parking at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. 

 Myrtle Beach International Airport