#1 Trade Show & Convention
The region’s largest automotive expo offers test-driving experiences and first looks at new models. Next: January 16-20, 2014
#2 Trade Show & Convention
More than 62,500 attendees visited this year's horticultural showcase, which offered a large flower marketplace, gardening demos, and floral competitions. Next: March 12-16, 2014
#4 Trade Show & Convention
The expo offers discounts on ski and snowboarding gear and showcases the latest in ski vacations. Next: November 14-17, 2014
#5 Trade Show & Convention
More than 44,000 attendees viewed 750 boats and watercraft and enjoyed family entertainment and educational seminars at this year's show. New England Patriots Tavon Wilson and Devin McCourty were special guests. Next: February 22-March 2, 2014
#6 Trade Show & Convention
The three-day event featured more than 300 exhibitors from the travel industry highlighting worldwide trips. This year also included a beer showcase from 20 breweries and two stages for culinary demonstrations. Next: February 7-9, 2014
#7 Trade Show & Convention
The largest convention of its kind in New England, the Boston RV and Camping Expo shows off the latest in travel trailers, campers, and recreational vehicles. Next: January 18-20, 2014
#8 Trade Show & Convention
One of the area’s largest industry expos, the event saw 27,888 dental professionals gathered at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center for this year's congress. Next: January 29-February 4, 2014
#9 Trade Show & Convention (up from #10)
The holiday and spring arts and craft fair raises funds for the Society of Arts and Crafts to support clay, glass, fiber, metal, wood, and mixed media art. The 2013 holiday event moves to the Hynes Convention Center. Next: December 6-8, 2013
