What Is It?

Surf Expo is the largest and longest running board sports and beach resort trade show in the world. This trade show is held twice annually in Orlando Florida at the Orange County Convention Center. Surf features more than 2500 booths, special events, fashion shows, demos and awards. Not to mention, it is one of the largest trade shows to converge on Orlando in the calendar year. The show is open for qualified trade only. Exhibiting manufacturers, industry specific qualified retailers, and media are allowed to attend. Surf Expo is not open to the public. Almost 30,000 people attend twice a year. It is a pretty significant turnout despite the show’s attendee restrictions, Incredible!

Tell Us More?

Surf Expo is a huge show for exhibitors who attend. More than 80% of buyers write orders at the show. In addition, Surf has a large international outreach. There is a strong attendance from the Caribbean, Puerto Rico and Central America. People attend this trade show from all over the world.

Exhibitors include surf boards, sunglasses and sun protection products, board, shorts, juniors, footwear and fins. The expo has the largest collection of Swim lines, Boutique (Better Resort), Resort, Coastal Gift, Footwear and Souvenir products under one roof. There is really something here for everyone.

Covid 19

Undoubtedly, show producers will be enhancing the operational guidelines due to Covid 19. You can be sure the show producers will have taken all the necessary precautions to receive a crowd of this size. In addition, the hotels and resorts will be making the same arrangements to provide safe environments for the attendees.

Forte Models At Surf Expo

This show will always have a special meaning to Forte Models. It was here, Forte Models contracted our first models for a trade show after opening our business. The elite Forte Models are always available to serve exhibitors at this amazing show. As a matter of fact, you will be hard pressed to find models with the kind of look, work ethic, and professionalism that the Forte team has. On top of that they all look fantastic in beach bear and swim suits. We have had our beautiful models secured for runway shows at this event. Furthermore, our team members have been secured for all types of businesses over the years and delivered large amounts of leads to their clients.

Call us today and secure your models for the upcoming shows.

Show Hours And Locations

The Surf Expo is held bi-annually at the Orange County Convention Center. The center is located at 9400 Universal Drive, Orlando FL 32819. Show hours run from 9:00 AM to 6 PM daily. The show will end at 4:00 PM on the final day. In January of 2021 , the trade show will be held in the West Concourse!

Forte Models is a licensed, insured, and bonded Talent Agency registered in the state of Florida: TA#-000666

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