#1 Trade Show & Convention
The 70th annual Washington Auto Show opens to the public following three days of press and policymaker preview events. This year, organizers reworked the show's 767,600-square-foot layout by bringing luxury car lines onto one level and aligning mid-priced brands on the second floor of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Next: January 24-February 2, 2014
#4 Trade Show & Convention (up from #5)
Attendance at the Travel & Adventure Show continues to grow, with more than 20,400 people this year, a 21 percent increase. Speakers such as Rick Steves, Andrew Zimmern, and Arthur Frommer draw the crowds. Next: February 22-23, 2014
#5 Trade Show & Convention (new to the list)
More than 26,000 people attended the 17th Capital Home & Garden Show at the Dulles Expo Center. Highlights included five feature gardens from top landscaping companies and stage presentations from experts such as Justin Cave of HGTV’s Ground Breakers. Next: February 21-23, 2014
#6 Trade Show & Convention
The juried exhibition and sale of fine American craft had 121 craft artists, 44 of whom were new to the show. Special events this year included Martha Stewart speaking about her "American Made" initiative. Next: April 10-13, 2014
#7 Trade Show & Convention
The three-day show held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center includes work from 190 artists and fashion shows for the work of designers and jewelry artists. Next: November 2014
#8 Trade Show & Convention
The charity antiques show attracted a record crowd this year of more than 5,000 people and had to create a waiting list for tickets to the lecture with David Frei, the TV co-host of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Next: January 10-12, 2014
#9 Trade Show & Convention
Daily attendance for the flower show reaches about 10,000 people. The benefit for the cathedral's gardens and grounds will mark its 75th year in 2014. Next: May 2-3, 2014
#10 Trade Show & Convention
The show draws more than 20,000 motorcycle enthusiasts to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Next year the show will include events such as a Q&A session with American Motorcyclist Association Hall of Fame member Scott Russell and a custom-built bike competition. Next: January 10-12, 2014
