Toronto, Ontario - February 17, 2009 - BizBash, the leading trade media publisher for the event planning industry, released its fourth annual list of “Toronto’s Top 100 Annual Events” today. Some of this year’s top spots went to the Canadian National Exhibition in the Trade Shows & Public Exhibition category, Bloor Street Entertains in the Benefit category, and the Toronto Wine and Cheese Show in the Food, Wine, & Hospitality category. The complete list is attached.
“From L’Oréal Fashion Week to the MuchMusic Video Awards and Wakestock, Toronto plays host to an array of events that create buzz, set trends, and attract crowds year after year. Our annual list highlights the parties, trade shows, benefits, and parades that regularly light up Toronto, drawing media attention, tourism dollars, and the top players in their respective fields. This year, newcomers to the list include the Boobyball, Fashion Takes Action, and the Drinks Show, while events like Massive Party and Operanation have climbed a few notches,” reads the introduction to the feature.
The BizBash editorial team ranked 100 events in 10 categories, identifying the most noteworthy and important events in nine industries, including fashion, media, advertising, benefits, and art. These events are carefully vetted by BizBash editors and industry experts for relevance and importance, economic impact on the city, and innovative style.
2009 BizBash Toronto Top 100 Annual Events
Art & Design Events
- Luminato
- Scotiabank Nuit Blanche
- Interior Design Show
- Toronto International Art Fair
- Doors Open Toronto
Benefits
- Bloor Street Entertains
- OneXOne Gala
- Bell Celebrity Gala
- One Wish Gala
- Book Lover’s Ball
- Design Exchange Black-and-White Fund-Raising Gala
- Brazilian Carnival Ball
- Massive Party
- Pink Bedroom Party
- Power Ball
- Operanation
- Teddy Bear Affair
- Look Good, Feel BetterBall
- Crystal Ball
- Supergala
- Venetian Ball
- Leadership Sinai’s Eyes Wide Open
- Dragon Ball
- Ontario Science Centre Innovators' Ball
Entertainment Industry Events
- Toronto International Film Festival
- Canadian Music Week
- Hot Docs International Documentary Festival
- North by Northeast Music & Film Festival and Conference
- The MuchMusic Video Awards
- Canada’s Walk of Fame
- Genie Awards
- Dora Awards
- Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala
Fashion Events
- L’Oréal Fashion Week
- Fashion Cares
- The Elle Canada New Labels Gala
- Mode Accessories Show
- Fashion North
- Buy Design
Festivals, Parades, Walks & Holiday Events
- Caribana
- Pride Week
- Santa Claus Parade
- Beaches International Jazz Festival
- Fringe of Toronto
- Weekend to End Breast Cancer
- Calvalcade of Lights
- R.B.C. Wintercity Festival
- New Year’s Eve in Nathan Phillips Square
- AIDS Walk for Life
Food, Wine & Hospitality Events
- Toronto Wine & Cheese Show
- Toronto Taste
- The Canadian Food & Beverage Show and Hostex
- Toronto International Wine Festival
- The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo
- Niagara Wine Festival
- Taste of the Danforth
- Toronto’s Festival of Beer
- Grand Cru Culinary and Wine Festival
- Cuvée Gala
- Eat to the Beat
- Picnic at the Brick Works
- What’s on the Table
- The Beer & Cocktail Show
Marketing & Advertising Industry Events
- Canadian Marketing Association Awards
- Bessie Awards
- Marketing Awards Gala
- Canadian Public Relations Society (Toronto) ACE Awards
- National Advertising Benevolent Society Gala
- The Cassie Awards
- Strategy Agency of the Year Awards
- R.M.B Crystal Awards
- Marketing Hall of Legends Gala
- Canadian Media Directors’ Council Annual Conference
Media & Literary Events
- Scotiabank Giller Priize Gala
- International Festival of Authors
- Idea City Conference
- The Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards Gala
- MagNet—Canada’s Magazine Conference
- National Magazine Awards Gala
- International Press Freedom Awards
- Word on the Street Festival
Sports Events
- R.B.C. Canadian Open
- Rogers Cup
- TelusToronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival
- Queen's Plate
- Toronto Marathon
- Baycrest International Pro-Am Hockey Tournament
- C.I.S. Desjardins Vanier Cup
- Wakestock World Series
- NCAA International Bowl
Trade Shows and Public Exhibitions
- The Canadian National Exhibition
- Canadian International Auto Show
- National Home Show
- Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and Royal Horse Show
- Toronto Sportsmen’s Show
- Toronto International Boat Show
- Canadian Gift & Tableware Association Gift Show
- Cottage Life Show
- One of a Kind Show and Sale
- Canadian Home Furnishings Market
BizBash.com complements the company’s print magazines by offering the latest event news and information. The site provides users with access to comprehensive, searchable resource directories of 7,000 vendors; photos and coverage of past events; archived magazine issues; a job board dedicated to special events-oriented employment opportunities; and BizBash Masterplanner, a subscription-based online conflict-resolution calendar of events for the current year and beyond.
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