1. New England International Auto Show
#1 Trade Show & Convention
The region’s largest car expo, the New England International Auto Show will give guests the chance to test drive Jeeps on an off-road course set up in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Next: January 17-21, 2013
The region’s largest car expo, the New England International Auto Show will give guests the chance to test drive Jeeps on an off-road course set up in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Next: January 17-21, 2013
Photo: Lauren K. Terry for BizBash
2. Boston Flower and Garden Show
#2 Trade Show & Convention
The horticultural expo attracted 67,000 attendees to the Seaport World Trade Center in its fourth edition this year. Next: March 13-17, 2013
The horticultural expo attracted 67,000 attendees to the Seaport World Trade Center in its fourth edition this year. Next: March 13-17, 2013
Photo: Scarpetta Photography
3. Penny Arcade Expo East
#3 Trade Show & Convention (up from #4)
The largest gaming gathering on the East Coast, Penny Arcade Expo East recently reached an agreement to keep the show in Boston through 2023. Next: April, 2013
The largest gaming gathering on the East Coast, Penny Arcade Expo East recently reached an agreement to keep the show in Boston through 2023. Next: April, 2013
Photo: Justin Knight Photography
4. Boston Globe Ski and Snowboard Expo
#4 Trade Show & Convention
At its 30th annual edition last year, the Boston Globe Ski and Snowboard Expo showed off the latest in ski vacations and gear to a crowd of 45,000. Next: November 8-11, 2012
At its 30th annual edition last year, the Boston Globe Ski and Snowboard Expo showed off the latest in ski vacations and gear to a crowd of 45,000. Next: November 8-11, 2012
Photo: Courtesy of Boston Globe Ski and Snowboard Expo
5. New England Boat Show
#5 Trade Show & Convention
This year, the New England Boat Show grew by 40 percent, spreading across 360,000 square feet of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and notching 41,000 attendees. Next: February 16-24, 2013
This year, the New England Boat Show grew by 40 percent, spreading across 360,000 square feet of the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and notching 41,000 attendees. Next: February 16-24, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of New England Boat Show/NMMA
6. Boston Globe Travel Show
#6 Trade Show & Convention (up from #7)
In 2012, the Boston Globe Travel Show saw attendance increase by 18 percent, to more than 21,000 consumers and 2,000 travel industry trade members. Next: February 8-10, 2013
In 2012, the Boston Globe Travel Show saw attendance increase by 18 percent, to more than 21,000 consumers and 2,000 travel industry trade members. Next: February 8-10, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of Boston Globe Travel Show
7. Yankee Dental Congress
#8 Trade Show & Convention
One of Boston’s largest industry expos, Yankee Dental Congress brings 27,000 dental professionals to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Next: January 30-February 3, 2013
One of Boston’s largest industry expos, Yankee Dental Congress brings 27,000 dental professionals to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. Next: January 30-February 3, 2013
Photo: Henry Studios
8. CraftBoston
#10 Trade Show & Convention
The convention brings 200 exhibitors to its spring show, with another 90 turning out for the holiday edition at the Cyclorama building. Next: December 7-9, 2012; April 19-21, 2013
The convention brings 200 exhibitors to its spring show, with another 90 turning out for the holiday edition at the Cyclorama building. Next: December 7-9, 2012; April 19-21, 2013
Photo: Craftboston/the Society of Arts and Crafts
