#1 Trade Show & Convention
More than one million guests descend on the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for the New York show, making it one of the largest auto events in the country. This year's show will include more than 1,000 cars as well as interactive experiences. Next: March 25-April 3, 2016
#2 Trade Show & Convention
The 2015 Comic Con was the largest ever, drawing more than 167,000 fans, celebrities, creators, artists, and investors. For the second year, Super Week, a multiday pop culture festival at sites throughout the city, preceded the ReedPop-produced convention. Next: October 6-9, 2016
#3 Trade Show & Convention
Progressive Insurance sponsors the annual showcase of the best of the motorcycle world. More than 61,000 attendees of all ages came out for the 2015 show, which featured elements like a live art demo by Makoto Endo and a stunt show featuring Jason Britton. Next: December 2016
#4 Trade Show & Convention
The National Marine Manufacturers Association has hosted the Boat Show for more than 100 years. Drawing a crowd 40,000 strong, the five-day event, sponsored by Progressive Insurance, celebrates the past, present, and future of boating. Next: January 25-29, 2017
#5 Trade Show & Convention
NY Now returns to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center this summer with more than 2,400 exhibitors in hundreds of product categories. The expansive marketplace of gifts, home decor, and lifestyle items is expected to draw nearly 25,000 attendees from all 50 states and 80 countries. Next: August 20-24, 2016
#6 Trade Show & Convention
Billed as the largest dental meeting in the country, the event has two major components: a massive exhibition showcasing the latest products and trends in oral care, and a curriculum of continuing education for dentists and industry professionals. More than 54,000 people attended in 2015. Next: November 25-30, 2016
#7 Trade Show & Convention
The National Retail Federation welcomed 34,000 attendees to its 105th annual Convention and Expo, also known as Retail's Big Show, in January. Next: January 2017
#8 Trade Show & Convention
Drawing more than 29,000 attendees, the 2016 New York Times Travel Show featured more than 525 exhibitors, 110 of which made their show debut this year. The event includes seminars, conferences, speakers, panels, and industry education sessions. Next: January 2017
#9 Trade Show & Convention
Toys, dolls, games, books, and more pack the displays at the annual marketplace. In 2016, 1,200 exhibitors from 32 countries made their way to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center to showcase their products to more than 30,000 buyers, importers, and retailers. New this year was Play Fair, a two-day co-located event open to the general public sponsored by Lego and Nickelodeon and hosted by the Toy Industry Association and LeftField Media. Next: February 18-21, 2017
