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Surf Expo Build Crews
Surf Expo returns to Orange County Convention Center during January and September, drawing 10000+ attendees. Expo Stand Builders Orlando delivers exhibit construction and on-site install purpose-built for Surf Expo's exhibitor profile: Surfboard shapers, wetsuit brands, beach apparel companies, skate hardgoods manufacturers, resort wear labels.
Build Timeline for Surf Expo
For Surf Expo, we run a build-list per booth that tracks every component from production through install. Anything not checked off in the production manager's hand at crate-up is reflagged for field assembly, so the crew on-site doesn't discover missing pieces under pressure.
We plan Surf Expo builds backwards from the official load-in window. Structural elements pre-staged the day before, graphics applied morning-of, AV and lighting calibrated by midday, then a final walkthrough with the project manager before doors open.
Surf Expo runs at Orange County Convention Center during January and September. Attendance is typically 10000+, and the show targets Surfboard shapers, wetsuit brands, beach apparel companies, skate hardgoods manufacturers, resort wear labels. Largest surf, skate, and beach lifestyle trade show in the world. Runs twice annually in January and September at OCCC.
Orlando Crew Capacity at Surf Expo
Crew capacity for Surf Expo can be a constraint when multiple shows overlap in Orlando. We size your install team based on booth complexity, freight unload time, and graphics complexity — typically 3-6 people per 20x20 for a 6-hour install.
We don't rent crews from temp agencies.
Surf Expo has been hosted by Surf Expo Events since 1976. Florida's year-round beach and surf culture drives continuous demand for surf, skate, and resort lifestyle products
Booth Installation Requirements at Orange County Convention Center
Booth install at Surf Expo requires a specific paperwork chain: COI for the venue, EAC for the show, and union signoffs for rigging or electrical. We handle all of it as part of the build scope so you don't get a show-floor surprise.
Orange County Convention Center's install requirements include union labor for rigging and electrical (where applicable), drayage through the official material handler, and fire-marshal sign-off on tall structural elements. We file the EAC paperwork and coordinate with show management.
On-Site Coordination for Surf Expo
On-site at Surf Expo, our supervisor coordinates with Orange County Convention Center's show management, the GC if there is one, and your account team. Daily handoffs document what's done and what's outstanding so dismantle doesn't surprise anyone.
Coordination at Surf Expo means visibility.
FAQ
Do you work with union labor at Orange County Convention Center?
We work within Orange County Convention Center's labor jurisdiction. That includes rigging, electrical, and any other trade where the venue requires union signatories. Our project managers handle the EAC and labor-coordination paperwork as part of the build scope, not as an add-on.
How long does a 20x20 booth install take at Surf Expo?
A 20x20 custom booth at Surf Expo typically installs in 4-6 hours with a 3-person crew, longer if there are hanging signs, complex AV, or extensive graphic detailing. We schedule the install during Orange County Convention Center's official load-in window and finish well before show open.
What happens if our exhibit gets damaged in freight?
Insurance recovery is part of how we close out an event.
Who's the single point of contact during install at Surf Expo?
Both have phones that answer.
Can you handle dismantle for Surf Expo as well?
Yes, dismantle is part of every install we run. Dismantle photo documentation is standard.
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