2016 Top 250 US Trade Shows

The 2016 TSNN Top 250 List is exclusively sponsored by Expocad and the Orlando/Orange County Convention Center.

For a complete 2016 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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MAGIC Market Week (WWDMAGIC/FN Platform/Sourcing at MAGIC/WSA@MAGIC/Project/Pool, STITCH, The Collective) - Feb. MAGIC is where the international community of apparel, accessories and footwear professionals trades information, previews trends, builds business and shops fashion unlike anywhere else in the industry. Each February and August, tens of thousands of attendees from over 80 countries meet more than 5,000 emerging-to-established brands to spark the strategic connections that become the relationships of tomorrow.
Organizer: UBM LLC
# Exhibitors:5,495
# Attendees:73,865
02/16/2016 to 02/18/2016
Las Vegas Convention Center/Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 1,035,600
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America's Largest RV Show America's Largest RV Show - Hershey is a hybrid show creating an event for both industry personnel and the public. Industry Days are complete with education and training events, networking events and ample time to do business. The retail portion of the show allows consumers to come and purchase new RVs.
Organizer: Pennsylvania RV & Camping Assn.
# Exhibitors:212
# Attendees:3,428
09/12/2016 to 09/18/2016
Giant Center Hershey, PA
NSF: 1,032,856
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GIE+EXPO GIE+EXPO is the industry's largest showcase for outdoor power equipment distributed through dealers, retailers and distributors for consumer, professional and rental use. The show features lawn and garden products and outdoor leisure items distributed through home centers, dealers and retailers as well as light construction and landscape equipment used by general contractors, landscapers, golf course superintendents, municipalities and parks, and recreation crews.
Organizer: Sellers Expositions
# Exhibitors:815
# Attendees:14,912
10/21/2016 to 10/23/2016
Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville
NSF: 865,898
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RECon RECon is the global convention for the shopping center industry and provides networking, deal making and educational opportunities for retail real estate professionals from around the world. With over 35,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors it is the largest industry convention, making it an unparalleled opportunity to do a year's worth of business in just three days.
Organizer: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
# Exhibitors:1,171
# Attendees:21,075
05/23/2016 to 05/25/2016
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 853,860
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MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2016 Sponsored by NMA, MINExpo® is the mining industry's premier exhibition for mining equipment, technology and service companies specializing in every facet of mining: open pit, underground, processing and preparation, mine site development, exploration and surveying, smelting and refining, and reclamation. MINExpo is held every four years.
Organizer: National Mining Association
# Exhibitors:1,950
# Attendees:23,655
09/26/2016 to 09/28/2016
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 838,680
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International Home + Housewares Show Annual housewares marketplace including products from the kitchenware, 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:2,242
# Attendees:40,000
03/05/2016 to 03/08/2016
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 812,644
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Annual National RV Trade Show The National RV Trade Show promotes and stimulates interest in, and demand for, recreation vehicles, park model RVs, related orginal equipment manufacturer supplier accessories, parts and services. Exhibit participation is limited to manufacturers of motorhomes, travel trailers, folding tent campers, park model RVs that meet RVIA definition of a park model RV and suppliers of OEM parts, aftermarket products and services. The show is not open to public attendance.
Organizer: Recreation Vehicle Industry Association RVIA
# Exhibitors:267
# Attendees:3,785
11/28/2016 to 12/01/2016
Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville
NSF: 780,644
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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, supplies and new technologies as well as an extensive education program featuring seminars, certification, hands-on training, and unlimited networking opportunities to give you new ways to sustain and grow your business.
Organizer: Informa Exhibitions, US
# Exhibitors:1,532
# Attendees:41,766
02/02/2016 to 02/05/2016
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 743,889
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Mid-America Trucking Show The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) is the largest annual heavy-duty trucking industry event in the world. Held each year at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville, KY, the show attracts 70,000+ attendees and 1,000+ exhibitors from throughout the United States and abroad. As the industry’s premier business venue, MATS offers attendees the best opportunity to efficiently research the latest products and services, gain insight into current topics in the industry, and network with attendees and exhibitors from around the world. For exhibiting companies, MATS offers an unparalleled forum to effectively introduce new offerings, increase brand awareness, promote products and connect with suppliers, customers, and prospects.
Organizer: Exhibit Management Associates, Inc.
# Exhibitors:1,102
# Attendees:74,937
03/31/2016 to 04/02/2016
Kentucky Exposition Center Louisville
NSF: 697,000
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National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel - Motel Show is the largest annual foodservice tradeshow in the world. Attendees include restaurant, foodservice, and hospitality operators; foodservice consultants/designers; equipment distributors; manufacturers’ agents; food brokers; food distributors; beverage wholesalers; architects exporters/importers; hotel-motel operators; designers; financial services Exhibitors include product and industry categories defined as: food; foodservice; foodservice equipment; supplies and services; hospitality; hotel-motel; lodging and related sub-categories within each of these product/industry categories.
Organizer: National Restaurant Association
# Exhibitors:2,310
# Attendees:45,245
05/21/2016 to 05/24/2016
McCormick Place Chicago
NSF: 683,511
Partner Voices
Overview: The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality. In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way. “We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.” Amenities: The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.  The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need. Gold Key Members The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events. OCCC Events: This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.  The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:  AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023 200,000 Attendees $257 Million in Economic Impact MEGACON 2023 160,000 Attendees $205 Million in Economic Impact Open Championship Series 2023 69,500 Attendees $89 Million in Economic Impact Sunshine Classic 2023 42,000 Attendees $54 Million in Economic Impact Premiere Orlando 2023 42,000 Attendees $108 Million in Economic Impact