2013 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2013 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact Bradford Christison at bchristison@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
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International Home + Housewares Show Annual housewares marketplace including products from the kitcheware, cook and bakeware, dinnerware, home decor, gourmet food, cleaning, home organization, kitchen/personal care/household electrics, floor and carpet care, home healthcare and pet supplies.
Organizer: International Housewares Association
# Exhibitors:2,143
# Attendees:40,000
03/02/2013 to 03/05/2013
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 775,000
17
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 PACK EXPO brings together tens of thousands of buyers and suppliers from all over the globe, showcasing state-of-the art materials, machinery and methods for packaging and processing in every market.
Organizer: PMMI - The Association for Packing and Processing Technologies
# Exhibitors:1,788
# Attendees:27,759
09/23/2013 to 09/25/2013
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 723,877
18
ASD Las Vegas - Aug.

ASD Las Vegas brings the world?s widest variety of merchandise together in one efficient consumer-goods trade show. Loaded with quality choices at every price point, this well-established trade event continues to grow, attracting tens of thousands of loyal attendees from every retail and distribution channel who come here to discover new suppliers, new product categories?and new ways to profit. Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event that can?t be missed. Buyers from department stores to convenience stores, from college book stores to general stores from grocery store distributors to fashion boutique stores and many more attend to find unique merchandise that will set their business apart. ASD Las Vegas is the largest trade show of its kind covering a breadth of product categories; it?s like six shows in one ? all in one easy trip to Vegas.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:2,735
# Attendees:23,907
08/04/2013 to 08/08/2013
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 664,229
19
ASD Las Vegas - Mar.

ASD Las Vegas brings the world?s widest variety of merchandise together in one efficient consumer-goods trade show. Loaded with quality choices at every price point, this well-established trade event continues to grow, attracting tens of thousands of loyal attendees from every retail and distribution channel who come here to discover new suppliers, new product categories?and new ways to profit. Held in Las Vegas twice annually, ASD Las Vegas is truly a destination wholesale buying event that can?t be missed. Buyers from department stores to convenience stores, from college book stores to general stores from grocery store distributors to fashion boutique stores and many more attend to find unique merchandise that will set their business apart. ASD Las Vegas is the largest trade show of its kind covering a breadth of product categories; it?s like six shows in one ? all in one easy trip to Vegas.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:2,468
# Attendees:28,843
03/17/2013 to 03/20/2013
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 660,774
20
Offshore Technology Conference

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters. Founded in 1969, OTC?s flagship conference is held annually in Houston. OTC has expanded technically and globally with the Arctic Technology Conference, OTC Brasil, and OTC Asia.

Organizer: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
# Exhibitors:2,728
# Attendees:74,007
05/06/2013 to 05/09/2013
Reliant Park Houston
NSF: 652,185
21
FABTECH FABTECH is the premier fabricating event series across North America. Every year, thousands of manufacturing decision-makers attend these major events to source forming and fabricating, welding and finishing equipment. There is no better place to meet current customers, find and develop new ones and build important business relationships.
Organizer: Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME
# Exhibitors:1,574
# Attendees:40,667
11/18/2013 to 11/21/2013
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 651,380
22
Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show)

The Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) and Conference is the largest and most comprehensive trade show for all professionals involved with the shooting sports, hunting and law enforcement industries. It is the world's premier exposition of combined firearms, ammunition, law enforcement, cutlery, outdoor apparel, optics and related products and services. The SHOT Show attracts buyers from all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The SHOT Show is owned and sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation and is produced and managed by Reed Exhibitions.

Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:1,541
# Attendees:43,234
01/15/2013 to 01/18/2013
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 628,675
23
World of Concrete

WOC is the industry?s only annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry construction industries showcasing leading industry suppliers. WOC features innovative tools, construction machinery, construction equipment, safety training courses and training, technologies and unlimited networking opportunities to give you new ways to sustain and grow your business. World of Concrete is considered by many to be one of the top shows in the industry. The outdoor exhibit areas, including the hugely popular Artistry in Decorative Concrete, make World of Concrete THE event to attend.

Organizer: Hanley Wood Exhibitions
# Exhibitors:1,286
# Attendees:54,869
02/05/2013 to 02/08/2013
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 605,681
24
National Restaurant Association Restaurant/Hotel-Motel Show

For nearly a century, the NRA Show has brought together the best and brightest in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry for four days of discovery, sourcing, networking and entertainment. Produced by the National Restaurant Association, the NRA Show draws 58,000+ industry professionals from all 50 states and 100+ countries to Chicago each May?all seeking or showcasing the newest innovations and up-to-the-minute information about trends and issues. As the international foodservice marketplace, the NRA Show provides unparalleled opportunity for buyers and sellers to come together, conduct business and learn from one another, igniting the future of businesses, relationships and ideas.

Organizer: National Restaurant Association
# Exhibitors:2,078
# Attendees:44,053
05/18/2013 to 05/21/2013
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 579,330
25
National Hardware Show

The National Hardware Show in the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV is the prime time and place for face-to-face sourcing, trading and learning for the $343 billion U.S. home improvement and DIY markets. Your source for products sold for the home, after the home is built and attracting a worldwide audience of more than 29,000 industry professionals.

Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:2,578
# Attendees:15,000
05/07/2013 to 05/09/2013
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 560,000
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