1. New York International Auto Show
#1 Trade Show & Convention
With more than a million attendees and 1,000 new vehicles on display, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center's car show is consistently one of the year's more talked-about events. Next: Spring 2014
With more than a million attendees and 1,000 new vehicles on display, the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center's car show is consistently one of the year's more talked-about events. Next: Spring 2014
Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
2. New York Comic Con
#2 Trade Show & Convention
The city's most celebrated geek fest continues to balloon in size with a record 116,000 attendees in 2012. Next: October 10-13, 2013
The city's most celebrated geek fest continues to balloon in size with a record 116,000 attendees in 2012. Next: October 10-13, 2013
Photo: Courtesy of New York Comic Con & Anime Festival
3. International Motorcycle Show
#3 Trade Show & Convention (up from #4)
Now in 13 cities around the country, the New York edition of the show regularly brings out nearly 70,000 high-octane adventure enthusiasts. Next: January 2014
Now in 13 cities around the country, the New York edition of the show regularly brings out nearly 70,000 high-octane adventure enthusiasts. Next: January 2014
Photo: Courtesy of the International Motorcycle Show
4. New York Boat Show
#4 Trade Show & Convention
After a small recession-era decrease in attendance, the city's largest boat show was on the rise again in 2013 with almost 50,000 attendees. Next: January 2014
After a small recession-era decrease in attendance, the city's largest boat show was on the rise again in 2013 with almost 50,000 attendees. Next: January 2014
Photo: Courtesy of the Progressive Insurance New York Boat Show
5. NY NOW
#5 Trade Show & Convention
Formerly known as the New York International Gift Fair, the biannual gathering of home, lifestyle, and gift retailers reels in 35,000 guests. Next: August 17-21, 2013
Formerly known as the New York International Gift Fair, the biannual gathering of home, lifestyle, and gift retailers reels in 35,000 guests. Next: August 17-21, 2013
Photo: Nadia Chaudhury/BizBash
6. The Greater New York Dental Meeting
#6 Trade Show & Convention
One of the country's largest heath-care events, the professional trade show logged 53,481 visitors last year. Next: November 29-December 4, 2013
One of the country's largest heath-care events, the professional trade show logged 53,481 visitors last year. Next: November 29-December 4, 2013
Photo: FX Video & Photography
7. National Retail Federation Annual Convention and Expo
#7 Trade Show & Convention (up from #9)
An appearance by Bill Clinton helped the 102-year-old show boost attendance by 13 percent in 2012—a number that kept growing this year, to a record 27,600. Next: January 12-14, 2014
An appearance by Bill Clinton helped the 102-year-old show boost attendance by 13 percent in 2012—a number that kept growing this year, to a record 27,600. Next: January 12-14, 2014
Photo: Courtesy of National Retail Federation
8. AKC Meet the Breeds
#8 Trade Show & Convention (new to the list)
The world's largest pet convention hosts 35,000 humans—and 210 vendors showcasing cats and dogs. Next: September 28-29, 2013
The world's largest pet convention hosts 35,000 humans—and 210 vendors showcasing cats and dogs. Next: September 28-29, 2013
Photo: Robert Young/AKC
9. American International Toy Fair
#9 Trade Show & Convention
The largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere showed off some 150,000 playful products this year. Next: February 16-19, 2014
The largest toy trade show in the Western Hemisphere showed off some 150,000 playful products this year. Next: February 16-19, 2014
Photo: Preston Utley
10. The New York Times Travel Show
#10 Trade Show & Convention
More than 500 destinations from around the globe were showcased at the latest edition of the city's most popular consumer travel event. Next: February 28-March 2, 2014
More than 500 destinations from around the globe were showcased at the latest edition of the city's most popular consumer travel event. Next: February 28-March 2, 2014
Photo: Sandy Huffaker Jr. for The New York Times
