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Miami/South Florida's Top 100 Events 2014 - Trade Shows, Expos & Conventions

August 12, 2014
1. Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
1. Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

#1 Trade Event, Expo & Convention
The largest boat show in the world will expand even more this fall, with the Pier 66 Marina being added as the event’s seventh venue. This year’s edition will showcase nearly $4 billion worth of boats, spread across three million square feet of exhibit space. Next: October 30-November 4, 2014

Photo: Forest Johnson
2. Miami International Auto Show
2. Miami International Auto Show

#2 Trade Event, Expo & Convention
Formerly the South Florida International Auto Show, the long-running event has added an array of new exhibits over the past few years and saw an 8 percent rise in attendance across its 10-day run last year. Next: November 7-16, 2014

Photo: Courtesy of Miami International Auto Show
3. Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail
3. Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail

#3 Trade Event, Expo & Convention
More than 3,000 watercrafts are on display at the five-day event, which spans three separate venues: the Miami Beach Convention Center, Sea Isle Marina, and Miamarina at Bayside. Next: February 12-16, 2015

Photo: Tim McAfee Photography
4. Home Design and Remodeling Show
4. Home Design and Remodeling Show

#4 Trade Event, Expo & Convention
An eclectic mix of TV design stars, home-building industry professionals, and D.I.Y. enthusiasts turn out for the 40-year-old home show, which takes place four times a year: twice in Miami and twice in Fort Lauderdale. Next: August 29-September 2, 2014

Photo: Courtesy of Home Design and Remodeling Show
5. Florida Supercon
5. Florida Supercon

#6 Trade Event, Expo & Convention (up from #8)
The celebration of nerd culture made a big move in 2014—transitioning to a larger venue, the Miami Beach Convention Center, which allowed it to increase attendance dramatically, to 43,000 people. Next: July 2-5, 2015

Photo: Courtesy of Florida Supercon
6. The Original Miami Beach Antique Show
6. The Original Miami Beach Antique Show

#8 Trade Event, Expo & Convention
Some 50,000 consumers delicately storm the Miami Beach Convention Center for the world’s largest antique show, featuring nearly 1,000 national and international dealers. Next: January 30-February 3, 2015

Photo: Courtesy of the Original Miami Beach Antique Show
7. NBC6 and T51 Family Health & Fitness Expo
7. NBC6 and T51 Family Health & Fitness Expo

#9 Trade Event, Expo & Convention
Free health tests and screenings, live entertainment, and wellness presentations are all on hand for the massive, family-centric expo held at the Broward County Convention Center. Next: October 11-12, 2014

Photo: Eddie Agrossi Photographer
8. Exxxotica South Florida
8. Exxxotica South Florida

#10 Trade Event, Expo & Convention
Decidedly the most “adult” event on the list, the increasingly consumer-focused pornography industry showcase recently moved to Fort Lauderdale to accommodate larger attendance at a new venue, the Broward County Convention Center. Next: May 2015

Photo: Courtesy of Exxxotica South Florida
9. Cruise Shipping Miami
9. Cruise Shipping Miami

#11 Trade Event, Expo & Convention
The cruise industry’s premier event marked its 30th anniversary in 2014 and boosted attendance to more than 12,000 people. Next: March 16-19, 2015

Photo: Courtesy of Cruise Shipping Miami
10. HD Americas
10. HD Americas

#13 Trade Event, Expo & Convention
Formerly known as HD Boutique, Hospitality Design magazine’s conference brings 250 hospitality industry exhibitors, along with developers, designers, architects, and buyers, to Miami Beach each fall. Next: September 16-17, 2014

Photo: Courtesy of HD Americas
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