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
99
International WorkBoat Show The premier commercial marine event. The only event in North America that focuses exclusively on the shallow draft market bringing together inland offshore coastal commercial fishing and passenger vessel professionals.
Organizer: Diversified Business Communications
# Exhibitors:1,046
# Attendees:14,500
10/09/2013 to 10/11/2013
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 218,770
101
2013 SGIA Expo The SGIA Expo showcases the most innovative technologies in the specialty imaging marketplace. From high-end, high-speed flatbed and roll-to-roll printers, to digitally printed textiles, and the latest in garment decoration techniques.
Organizer: Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA)
# Exhibitors:523
# Attendees:17,481
10/23/2013 to 10/25/2013
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 212,600
102
Winter 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:1,085
# Attendees:18,882
01/20/2013 to 01/22/2013
Moscone Center San Francisco
NSF: 209,750
104
Pittcon 2013 World's largest annual conference and exposition for laboratory science.
Organizer: The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy
# Exhibitors:1,011
# Attendees:11,339
03/17/2013 to 03/21/2013
Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia
NSF: 204,600
106
NRPA Congress & Exposition The nation's premier parks and recreation event of the year, offering hundreds of education sessions and the largest exposition in the industry. NRPA is the only national organization that delivers thousands of decision-making program managers, purchasing managers and staff in all areas of parks and recreation. From the show floor to the educational sessions and networking events, you'll build important connections, gain new ideas, and introduce your product to the largest gathering of recreation professionals in the nation.
Organizer: National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
# Exhibitors:386
# Attendees:6,500
10/08/2013 to 10/10/2013
George R. Brown Convention Center Houston
NSF: 200,000
107
AWFS Fair Vegas

The Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers? (AWFS), founded in 1911, is a non-profit organization that wholly owns and produces the biennial AWFS?Fair which serves the entire home and commercial furnishings industry, AWFS has more than 400 member companies and over 500 exhibitors, including manufacturers and distributors of machinery, hardware,  software, tooling, lumber, components, wood products and supplies for the woodworking industry including cabinet, furniture, millwork and custom woodworking products.

Organizer: Association of Woodworking & Furnishings Suppliers
# Exhibitors:503
# Attendees:9,100
07/24/2013 to 07/27/2013
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 199,860
108
Safari Club International Annual Hunter's Convention

The show occupies nearly 1 million square feet of space and includes six continents under one roof. Members come to book units, network, and shop for the latest guns and hunting equipment. Notable authorities of the outdoor sports and shooting industries attend the premier hunting show annually.

Organizer: Safari Club International
# Exhibitors:973
# Attendees:15,500
01/23/2013 to 01/26/2013
Reno-Sparks Convention Center Reno
NSF: 199,200
109
GlobalShop GlobalShop is the world's largest annual trade show and conference dedicated to store design, visual merchandising and shopper marketing.
Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:626
# Attendees:8,114
04/16/2013 to 04/18/2013
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 198,700
111
The Clean Show Among the top North American trade shows and largest industry show in the world. Features live demonstrations of hundreds of products. Attracts all segments of the laundering, drycleaning and textile services industry -- from single-owner coin-operated laundry and drycleaning establishments to giant industrial and institutional laundries and textile rental. Exhibitors are manufacturers and providers of products, supplies and services to the industry. Ninety-five percent of attendees are owners or managers of their companies. The show is held every two years.
Organizer: Riddle & Associates
# Exhibitors:422
# Attendees:6,269
06/20/2013 to 06/22/2013
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans
NSF: 195,140
112
SuperZoo The national show for pet retailers. Attendees come from all segments - mass market, large specialty, independent retailers, groomers, veterinarians, farm and feed, hardware and distributors.
Organizer: World Pet Association
# Exhibitors:985
# Attendees:14,028
07/23/2013 to 07/25/2013
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 194,524
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