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Custom Event Merchandise & Festival Apparel

From 50-piece VIP drops to 2,000-piece festival runs, we print merch that sells out. Bold graphics, retail-quality blanks, and the fast turnaround event organizers need. Serving festivals, concerts, 5Ks, and fundraisers across Southern California and nationwide.

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Event Merch Challenges

We Know What Event Organizers Need

Events have hard deadlines, big quantities, and zero room for error. We have been printing event merch since 2010.

Tight Deadlines & Last-Minute Changes

Event dates are fixed and artwork often changes up to the wire. We offer rush production (3-5 days) and are experienced at hitting hard deadlines for festivals, races, and concerts.

Selling Merch at the Event

Event merch needs to look good enough to sell. We print on retail-quality blanks with vibrant, eye-catching graphics that attendees want to buy and wear again.

Multiple Designs & Colorways

Festivals often need 3-5 different designs across multiple garment colors. We manage multi-design orders efficiently with shared setup to save you money.

Large Volume, Fast Turnaround

Printing 500-2000 pieces fast requires production capacity. Our facility runs multiple automatic presses and can handle high-volume event orders on tight timelines.

What Events Order

Popular Event Merchandise Orders

From music festivals to charity 5Ks, these are the event orders we print every week.

Festival Tees (500-2,000 pcs)

Bold, graphic-heavy designs on soft blanks. Multiple colorways, often with lineup or date-specific prints. Screen printed for maximum vibrancy.

Screen Printing

VIP & Crew Shirts

Exclusive designs for VIP ticket holders, backstage crew, and event staff. Often a different color or design to distinguish from general merch.

Screen Printing / DTF

5K & Charity Walk Shirts

Participant shirts for races, fun runs, walkathons, and charity events. Sponsor logos on back, event branding on front. Performance fabric available.

Screen Printing

Concert & Band Merch

Tour dates, album art, band logos. Full-color, high-detail prints that fans collect and wear for years.

Screen Printing / DTF

Fundraiser & Gala Merchandise

Custom tees, tote bags, and accessories sold to raise money for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations.

Screen Printing

Multi-Day Festival Packages

Different designs per day, limited-edition drops, and merchandise bundles. We coordinate complex production schedules so everything is ready on time.

Screen Printing / DTG

Print Methods

Best Decoration Methods for Event Merch

The right method depends on your design, quantity, and timeline.

Screen Printing

The standard for event merch. Vibrant colors, durable prints, and the lowest per-unit cost at 50+ pieces. Handles bold graphics and solid colors beautifully.

Best for: Orders of 50+ pieces

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DTF Transfers

Full-color, photo-realistic prints with no color limits. Ideal for complex festival artwork, gradients, and designs that need to pop on dark garments.

Best for: Complex art & full color

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DTG Printing

No minimums, no screens. Perfect for limited-edition drops, one-off artist collabs, and small VIP runs where every shirt can be different.

Best for: Small runs & limited editions

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Recommended Blanks

Best-Selling Blanks for Event Merch

These are the garments that sell best at merch tables, registration desks, and online event stores.

Comfort Colors 1717

Garment-Dyed Tee

Starting ~$9-12/ea printed

The festival favorite. Pre-washed, soft, vintage feel that attendees love. Available in 60+ washed-out colors. Sells like crazy at merch tables.

Bella+Canvas 3001

Retail-Quality Tee

Starting ~$7-9/ea printed

Modern fit, ring-spun cotton, incredibly soft. The blank that makes your merch feel like a $30 retail tee. Great for concert and festival merch.

Gildan Hammer H000

Heavyweight Tee

Starting ~$6-8/ea printed

Premium heavyweight feel at a mid-range price. Thick, substantial, and great for bold screen prints. Popular for band merch and commemorative event shirts.

Next Level 6210

CVC Crew Tee

Starting ~$7-9/ea printed

Cotton-poly blend with a retail fit. Lightweight, breathable, and comfortable for outdoor events. Perfect for 5K shirts and warm-weather festivals.

Case Study

How We Printed for a Major Festival

SoCal Music & Arts Festival

1,200 festival tees (4 designs) + 150 VIP tees + 80 crew shirts

The Challenge

Four unique designs across 3 garment colors, plus separate VIP and crew shirts - all needed 8 days before the event. Artwork was not finalized until 10 days out.

Our Solution

We fast-tracked artwork approval, ran proofs same-day, and dedicated two automatic presses to the job. Screen printed all 1,430 pieces on Comfort Colors blanks with 4-color prints. VIP shirts got a special metallic ink accent.

The Result

Everything delivered 2 days early. The merch booth sold out of 3 designs by Saturday afternoon. The event organizer has re-ordered for their spring and fall festivals every year since.

SoCal Events

The Event Merch Printer for Southern California

From Coachella pre-parties to Long Beach 5Ks, we print for events across the region.

Music festivals & concert series
Charity 5Ks, walkathons & fun runs
Food & wine festivals
Community events & block parties
Corporate conferences & retreats
School fundraisers & carnivals
Church & faith-based events
Art walks & cultural festivals

Based in Santa Fe Springs, CA. Free local delivery on orders over $500. Nationwide shipping available.

Common Questions

Event Merchandise FAQ

Everything you need to know about ordering custom merch for your event.

How fast can you turn around event merchandise?
Turnaround depends on order size, decoration method, and our current production schedule - most jobs run on a 1-3 week timeline. Rush production may be available case-by-case; surcharges are quoted per project. For large events, we recommend placing your order as far in advance as possible to avoid rush surcharges.
What if our artwork is not finalized yet?
We work with events at all stages. Send us what you have and we can provide proofs as your artwork evolves. We just need final approval before we go to press. Our design team can also help finalize artwork for a small fee.
Can you print different designs on different garment colors?
Absolutely. Multi-design, multi-color orders are our specialty. Each unique design has a one-time screen setup fee, but we optimize the production schedule to keep costs down across the full order.
What blank do you recommend for selling merch at events?
Comfort Colors 1717 is the top seller for festivals - the soft, vintage feel commands premium pricing. Bella+Canvas 3001 is the go-to for concerts and band merch. Both give your merch a retail-quality feel that attendees will actually pay $25-35 for.
Do you handle merch for charity and nonprofit events?
Yes, we work with dozens of nonprofits and charities each year. We offer competitive pricing for fundraiser runs and can advise on profitable retail price points. Many organizations make $8-15 profit per shirt sold.
Can you print on performance / moisture-wicking shirts for 5K races?
Yes. We carry performance blanks from Sport-Tek, Augusta Sportswear, and others. Screen printing adheres well to polyester blends, and DTF transfers work beautifully on performance fabrics.
Do you offer individual packing or size sorting?
Yes. We can sort and pack by size, by design, or by distribution point. For races, we often pack shirts in size-labeled bags for easy distribution at registration. Custom packaging is available for VIP kits.
What is the minimum order for event merchandise?
Screen printing minimum is 24 pieces per design. DTG and DTF have no minimums, so even small VIP or artist runs of 10-20 pieces are no problem. Most event orders are 100-2,000 pieces.
Are you based near Los Angeles?
Yes. Our facility is in Santa Fe Springs, CA - centrally located for events across LA, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. We offer free local delivery on orders over $500 and ship nationwide for events anywhere in the US.
Can you add sponsor logos to the back of event shirts?
Yes, this is very common for 5K races, charity events, and festivals. We can print sponsor logos on the back, sleeves, or wherever you need. Multi-location prints (front + back) are priced per print location.

Make Your Event Merch Unforgettable

Get a free quote for your event merchandise. Fast turnaround, vibrant prints, and blanks attendees will actually want to wear. Rush available.

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