2010 Top 250 Cdn Trade Shows

For a complete 2010 TSNN Top 50 Canadian Trade Shows list that includes contact information please contact Joyce Crisp at jcrisp@tarsus.com 262-782-1900.

TSNN Rank by NSF Event Event Date(s) Venue
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High Point Market (Oct.) The High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world. Serious retail home furnishings buyers can be found in High Point twice a year because if you can't find it in High Point it probably doesn't exist.
Organizer: High Point Market Authority
# Exhibitors:2,000
# Attendees:75,329
10/17/2010 to 10/22/2010
High Point Market High Point
NSF: 582,784
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Offshore Technology Conference OTC OTC is the premier offshore industry event for professionals, service industries and suppliers to gather and discuss common issues of ocean resource development. Technological innovations and forums on economic, social, and political aspects of resource development and environmental protection have been the mainstay of this worldwide conference.
Organizer: Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
# Exhibitors:2,500
# Attendees:72,900
05/04/2010 to 05/07/2010
Reliant Center at Reliant Park Houston
NSF: 568,000
25
NATIONAL HARDWARE SHOW - NHS - Lawn & Garden World - Homewares Show The National Hardware Show event marked the return to Las Vegas and featured over 3,500 exhibitors from around the globe, giving attendees the opportunity to better their business by sourcing the products that might just be the "next big thing" in retail home enhancement.
Organizer: Reed Exhibitions U.S.A. (Norwalk, CT)
# Exhibitors:3,000
# Attendees:30,000
05/05/2010 to 05/07/2010
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 535,000
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New York International Gift Fair - Summer 2010 Twice a year, an astounding array of the world's best home, gift and lifestyle resources converge at the NYIGF, offering an incredible selection of exceptional merchandise in one convenient, well-organized marketplace.
Organizer: George Little Management - White Plains
# Exhibitors:2,800
# Attendees:49,150
08/15/2010 to 08/20/2010
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 534,000
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Organizer: Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle & Camping Assn.
# Exhibitors:232
# Attendees:35,020
09/16/2010 to 09/20/2010
Hersheypark Sports & Entertainment Complex Hershey
NSF: 523,586
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FASHION COTERIE/SOLE COMMERCE Fashion Coterie, known for its handpicked designers comprised of both established names and the young avant garde of fashion is a culmination of fashion RTW and accessories. Collections shown are priced from better to designer. Note: No pre-registration for this show.This event is open to the trade only. Two forms of ID are usually required for entry to most Trade Shows and Runway Shows. Call ahead to confirm locations and schedules.
Organizer: ENK International Inc.
# Exhibitors:1,500
# Attendees:18,000
09/22/2010 to 09/24/2010
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 523,000
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Organizer: George Little Management - White Plains
# Exhibitors:2,700
# Attendees:36,000
01/31/2010 to 02/05/2010
Javits Convention Center New York
NSF: 521,642
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GIEEXPO 2010 Largest Show in the Green Industry for Power Equipment Dealers/Retailer/Merchandiser/Buyer/Distributor/Professional/Landscapers/General Contractor/Lawn.
Organizer: Sellers Expositions
# Exhibitors:500
# Attendees:13,000
10/29/2010 to 10/31/2010
Kentucky Fair & Expo Center Louisville
NSF: 500,000
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International Builders Show 2010 The single largest residential building industry trade show in the world.
Organizer: National Association of Home Builders
# Exhibitors:1,100
# Attendees:55,272
01/20/2010 to 01/23/2010
Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas
NSF: 498,026
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National Restaurant Hotel/Motel Show - NRA The goal of the National Restaurant Association is to provide the tools and resources to improve restaurant operations and grow sales and profits. With that restaurant growth objective clearly in focus, the NRA Show is a premier forum for buyers to discover new products, exchange ideas and make contacts.
Organizer: National Restaurant Association
# Exhibitors:1,700
# Attendees:58,000
05/23/2010 to 05/26/2010
McCormick Place Complex Chicago
NSF: 480,000
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