2014 Top 250 US Trade Shows

For a complete 2014 TSNN Top 250 Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact John Rice jrice@tsnn.com.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
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IAAPA Attractions Expo 2014

The IAAPA Attractions Expo is the primary industry event for owners and operators of amusement parks, zoos, aquariums, water parks, attractions, family entertainment centers, museums, science centers, historical sites, casinos and resorts to interact with manufacturers and suppliers and see the latest products, services and technologies. IAAPA Attractions Expo provides education and networking to help the industry's professionals ensure safe operations and grow their businesses.

Organizer: International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions (IAAPA)
# Exhibitors:1,004
# Attendees:30,208
11/17/2014 to 11/21/2014
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 552,195
30
The NAMM Show

Started in 1901, the NAMM Show is the world's most important music products trade show, attended by all the industry's premier decision makers. The show gives the industry a first-look at new innovations offered from the global music product industry and serves as a hub to network, learn and enjoy live music.

Organizer: NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants
# Exhibitors:1,543
# Attendees:65,438
01/23/2014 to 01/26/2014
Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim
NSF: 547,183
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Outdoor Retailer Summer Market

Outdoor Retailer is the leading outdoor industry business-to-business trade event, bringing together top manufacturers, retailers, industry advocates and media to conduct the business of the recreational outdoors. We provide manufacturers of outdoor lifestyle products and opportunity to meet directly with decision makers from outdoor specialty retailers and others allied to the field.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:1,473
# Attendees:6,859
08/06/2014 to 08/09/2014
Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City
NSF: 544,026
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AAPEX

AAPEX represents the $395 billion global motor vehicle aftermarket. Exhibitors are represented by the manufacturers and suppliers of automotive parts, including products and services purchased for light- and heavy-duty vehicles after the original sale, such as replacement parts, accessories, lubricants, appearance products and service repairs, as well as the tools and equipment necessary to make the repair. Attendees are represented by wholesalers, warehouse distributors, jobbers, retailers, independent service providers, technicians, parts stores, manufacturers representatives, exporters, importers and packagers from the U.S. and 149 countries.

Organizer: William T. Glasgow Inc.
# Exhibitors:2,343
# Attendees:145,587
11/04/2014 to 11/06/2014
Sands Expo & Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 528,700
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HIMSS14

HIMSS Conference & Exhibition brings together 38,000+ healthcare IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world. Exceptional education, world-class speakers, cutting-edge health IT products and powerful networking are hallmarks of this industry-leading conference. More than 300 education programs feature keynotes, thought leader sessions, roundtable discussions and e-sessions, plus preconference symposia and workshops.

Organizer: Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
# Exhibitors:1,211
# Attendees:16,467
02/24/2014 to 02/27/2014
Orange County Convention Center Orlando
NSF: 518,663
34
NY NOW - Summer

NY NOW™ (formerly NYIGF®) is the nation's premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace, with 2,800+ exhibiting companies featuring an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 80 countries worldwide attend.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:2,600
# Attendees:
08/16/2014 to 08/20/2014
Javits Convention Center/Piers 94 New York
NSF: 516,000
35
IDEAg Minnesota Farmfest

IDEAg Farmfest is one on the largest outdoor ag events in the United States. It attracts farmers and agribusiness professionals from every Minnesota county and from Iowa, Nebraska, North and South Dakota to see over 1 million square feet of equipment, education and demos. Over 7000 attendees attend education sessions annually.

Organizer: IDEAg Group of American Farm Bureau
# Exhibitors:699
# Attendees:31,000
08/05/2014 to 08/07/2014
Gilfillan Estate Redwood Falls, MN
NSF: 512,653
36
JCK Las Vegas

JCK Las Vegas is the jewelry industry's most comprehensive event, offering exclusive buying, networking, and educational opportunities you won't find anywhere else. Featuring the most new product launches in North America, let JCK Las Vegas help you showcase your passion for jewelry as you enhance your inventory with the latest awe-inspiring designs and sought after trends. JCK's plethora of special events offer exclusive networking opportunities alongside the world's most successful jewelers.

Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:2,551
# Attendees:39,510
05/30/2014 to 06/02/2014
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Las Vegas
NSF: 503,788
37
InfoComm International

InfoComm International is the world's largest professional audiovisual information communications systems conference and exposition. InfoComm serves over 900 exhibitors and more than 35,000 attendees from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. The show features audio, video, display, networking, control systems, digital signage, lighting and staging, unified communications and collaboration, production and intelligent buildings systems technologies and services for commercial applications. Attendees include commercial service providers and institutional technology manager buyers.

Organizer: InfoComm International
# Exhibitors:947
# Attendees:26,134
06/18/2014 to 06/20/2014
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 492,385
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NY NOW - Winter

NY NOW™ (formerly NYIGF®) is the nation's premier gift, home and lifestyle marketplace, with 2,800+ exhibiting companies featuring an extraordinary breadth and depth of design-driven home fashion products and complementary giftware. Some 35,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 80 countries worldwide attend.

Organizer: Emerald Expositions
# Exhibitors:2,279
# Attendees:28,000
02/01/2014 to 02/06/2014
Javits Convention Center/Piers 94 New York
NSF: 464,568
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