
#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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

#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