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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POWER-GEN International

Covering every aspect of the power generation industry, POWER-GEN International, NUCLEAR POWER International, Renewable Energy World Conference & Expo North America, POWER-GEN Financial Forum and GenForum converge in 2014 to form Power Generation Week. Benefit from five days packed with pre-conference workshops, technical tours, more than 70 conference sessions, panel discussions, three exhibition days and multiple networking events. Gain access to nearly every facet of the market ? all under one roof.

Organizer: PennWell Corp. USA
# Exhibitors:1,306
# Attendees:20,401
11/12/2013 to 11/14/2013
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 373,200
49
NAHB International Builders Show

America?s largest annual residential housing construction trade event for manufacturers and suppliers of home construction products and services.

Organizer: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
# Exhibitors:876
# Attendees:32,240
01/22/2013 to 01/24/2013
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 360,000
50
Summer Fancy Food Show Since 1955, the Fancy Food Shows have been North America?s largest specialty food and beverage marketplace. Between the Winter Show in San Francisco and the Summer Show in New York City, the Specialty Food Association events bring in more than 40,000 attendees from more than 80 countries and regions to see 260,000 innovative specialty food products, such as confections, cheese, coffee, snacks, spices, ethnic, natural, organic and more.
Organizer: Specialty Food Association
# Exhibitors:1,344
# Attendees:24,092
06/30/2013 to 07/02/2013
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 353,450
51
ABC Kids Expo The largest juvenile products exposition in North America covering products from baby to teen and all the children inbetween.
Organizer: Schur Management & Consulting
# Exhibitors:1,050
# Attendees:7,258
10/15/2013 to 10/18/2013
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 351,000
52
PGA Merchandise Show

The worldwide gathering place for the golf industry. The PGA Merchandise Show is the most meaningful rallying point of the year for golf and is the world?s doorway to the game?s future.  PGA professionals and industry leaders form a dynamic community come to network and test the newest products, programs and ideas to build business and passion for the game.

Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:888
# Attendees:29,418
01/23/2013 to 01/26/2013
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 347,969
53
Performance Racing Industry Trade Show

Over 1000 companies display the latest advances in racing products and race engineering. Engine parts, suspension components, data acquisition, safety gear, new metal alloys and coatings, machining equipment, race electronics?it?s all part of the world?s largest racing trade show.

Organizer: Performance Racing Industry
# Exhibitors:1,227
# Attendees:35,380
12/12/2013 to 12/14/2013
Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis
NSF: 342,300
54
S2 - SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas

SURFACES is the leading floor covering industry event with a 23 year tradition of connecting thousands of retailers, distributors, installers, designers and home builders for three days of face-to-face networking, education and product sourcing. StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas bring together thousands of stone industry professionals every year to discover new products, new trends, and network with their peers. In just three days, they will place orders and leave with decisions made about their upcoming year's purchases and business relationships. SURFACES and StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas combine in one spectacular location to form S?, a mega event, featuring the most extensive display of floor covering and natural stone products and educational offerings in the world.

Organizer: Hanley Wood Exhibitions
# Exhibitors:700
# Attendees:29,076
01/29/2013 to 01/31/2013
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 341,419
56
SIA Snow Show The SIA Snow Show is the premiere winter sports trade show in the world market. It is the only place to see nearly 1,000 brands featuring new products, emerging styles, and complete lines in one place. This is the most concentrated and authentic networking and business venue for the entire snow sports industry.
Organizer: SnowSports Industries America (SIA)
# Exhibitors:514
# Attendees:6,424
01/31/2013 to 02/03/2013
Colorado Convention Center Denver
NSF: 340,475
57
Interbike The largest annual gathering of the bicycle industry in the Western hemisphere, Interbike attracts the world's leading brands, retailers, press, media and advocates each year to conduct the business of cycling.
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:908
# Attendees:11,832
09/18/2013 to 09/20/2013
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 324,383
58
Ace Hardware Fall Convention & Exhibits Ace hosts two private conventions each year one in the spring with an emphasis on winter & holiday products, and one in the fall with an emphasis on outdoor living garden products. The timing of these conventions offers retailers ample time to prepare for the seasonal needs of the upcoming year. Speeches from Board members and corporate officers provide retailers with key information, and valuable training sessions help retailers and employees improve business skills.
Organizer: Ace Hardware Corporation
# Exhibitors:1,254
# Attendees:6,065
09/10/2013 to 09/12/2013
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 321,300
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