Interesting facts about Atlanta's top August conventions

August 1, 2008

Three interesting facts about Atlanta's top August conventions:

1.   Top events will attract nearly 146,000 attendees to the city
2.   Americasmart Atlanta debuts Building Two expansion adding 1.5 million square feet of space
3.   International Woodworking Fair media attendees return to the city after a sneak preview during the March tornado
 
Bronner Brothers Intl. International Beauty Show
Dates: Aug. 2-5
Expected Attendance: 50,000
Direct Economic Impact: $29,850,000
Location: Georgia World Congress Center
 
Progressive National Baptist Annual Session
Dates: Aug 3-8
Expected Attendance: 10,000
Direct Economic Impact: $7,520,000
Location: Atlanta Marriott Marquis
 
The World's Showcase of Horticulture
Dates: Aug. 7-9
Expected Attendance: 12,000
Direct Economic Impact: $12,890,000
Location: Georgia World Congress Center
 
Atlanta Women's & Children's Apparel/Accessories Market
Dates: Aug. 16-19
Expected Attendance: 14,334
Direct Economic Impact: $12,830,000
Location: AmericasMart Atlanta
 
International Woodworking and Supply Fair
Dates: Aug. 21-24
Expected Attendance: 42,000
Direct Economic Impact: $45,130,000
Location: Georgia World Congress Center
 
Dragon*Con/ACE
Dates: Aug. 27-Sept. 2
Expected Attendance: 20,000
Direct Economic Impact: $9,460,000
Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
 
Attendance and economic impact figures are estimates and subject to change