Winter CPE

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center | Destin, FL

February 1-3, 2026

Winter Show
Theme

EQUIP

Theme Verse

"To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." Ephesians 4:12

CPE Winter 2026 Schedule

9:00am - 1:00pm Registration Open
9:00am - 4:00pm Exhibitor Show Floor Set Up (Vendors Only)
1:00pm - 6:00pm Munce Store Gathering
7:00pm - 9:00pm Welcome Reception

Saturday, January 31

7:30am - 4:00pm Registration Open
9:00am - 11:00am Praise & Worship
11:00am - 12:00pm Bookstore Manager Beginner Training
11:00am - 12:00pm Bookstore Manager Advanced Training
11:00am - 12:00pm Opening a New Store Seminar
11:00am - 10:00pm Exhibitor Show Floor Set Up (Vendors Only)
12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch 
1:00pm - 4:00pm Store2Store
4:00pm - 5:00pm Author Showcase
6:00pm - 9:00pm Evening Banquet and Event

Sunday, February 1

Monday, February 2

7:30am - 6:00pm Registration Open
7:45am - 8:45am Exhibitor Show Floor Set Up (Vendors Only)
8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast & Devotions with Christine D’Clario,
sponsored by David C Cook
9:00am - 6:00pm Show Floor Open
10:00am - 12:00pm Author Training Seminar
12:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch Buffet
1:00pm - 4:00pm Author Training Seminar
6:00pm - 9:00pm Evening Banquet and Event

7:30am - 5:00pm Registration Open
8:00am - 9:00am Breakfast & Devotions
9:00am - 3:00pm Show Floor
9:00am - 11:00am Author Training Seminar
10:00am - 11:00am CRA Board Meeting
12:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch Buffet
3:00pm Show Floor Closes - Cash Prize Drawings**
3:00pm - 6:00pm Exhibitor Tear Down

Tuesday, February 3

*Schedule is subject to change
**Cash prize drawings - Must be present to win

Winter 2026 Exhibitors

Exhibitor List
Show Floor Map

Premier Sponsor:

Gold Sponsor:

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Retailers

Retailer Registration

Exhibitors

Exhibitor Registration

Authors

Author Registration

Media

Media Registration

Guests

Guest Registration

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The Island Resort

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Discounted Room Rate: Starting at $149.00 USD per night plus tax

Daily Resort fee waived and Daily Parking fee waived.

Deposit Policy: 1 night due at time of booking

Rate Available: January 29, 2026 - February 4, 2026

LAST DAY TO BOOK: Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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Cancellation Policy: 48 hours prior to arrival

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