Exxxotica
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EXXXOTICA is a three-day adult-themed event produced by Victory Tradeshow Management. Billed as a "Celebration of Sexy", EXXXOTICA Expo shows are held yearly in Miami Beach, New Jersey
(formerly billed as Exxxotica New York
), Los Angeles
, and Chicago
. First held in 2006, EXXXOTICA has featured some of the most recognized names in the adult industry, including Jenna Jameson
, Tera Patrick
and Ron Jeremy
.
. The Exxxotica Miami shows average approximately 20,000 attendees each year.
. The Edison show would go on to attract over 18,000 attendees that year, and this event continues to be held yearly at this Edison venue. In 2010 the show offered VIP tickets for the first time and Xoticautoshow (an exotic car show) debuted.
In September 2010 a lawsuit against former Seacacus mayor surfaced due to the cancelling/moving of the convention to a different area.
on July 9–11, 2010, bringing in approximately 15,000 attendees. The decision to hold a show in Los Angeles came in part due to the fact that Erotica LA, a similar consumer adult entertainment event, made the decision not to hold a show in 2010.
in Rosemont, Illinois
. The show attracted a record 26,500 attendees, eclipsing the previous record of 24,000 set in 2008 in Miami Beach.
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
(formerly billed as Exxxotica New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
), Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, and Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
. First held in 2006, EXXXOTICA has featured some of the most recognized names in the adult industry, including Jenna Jameson
Jenna Jameson
Jenna Jameson is an American entrepreneur and former pornographic actress, who has been called the world's most famous adult-entertainment performer and "The Queen of Porn."...
, Tera Patrick
Tera Patrick
Linda Ann Hopkins, better known as Tera Patrick is a former American pornographic actress.-Early life:Tera Patrick was born Linda Ann Hopkins in Great Falls, Montana. While at Boise State, Patrick earned an AAS degree in nursing and a BS in Biology.-Career:Patrick moved to New York City and her...
and Ron Jeremy
Ron Jeremy
Ronald Jeremy Hyatt , usually called Ron Jeremy, is an American pornographic actor. Nicknamed "The Hedgehog", he was ranked by AVN at number one in their "The 50 Top Porn Stars of All Time" list...
.
Miami Beach
The Exxxotica Expo had its first show in May 2006 at the Miami Beach Convention CenterMiami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach Convention Center is an indoor arena in Miami Beach, Florida and it is currently the largest convention center in the Miami area. It now features 4 large rooms each holding about 12,000 people.- History :...
. The Exxxotica Miami shows average approximately 20,000 attendees each year.
New York/New Jersey
In 2008 the event was expanded to the New York market. The 2008 and 2009 shows were billed as "Exxxotica NY", although both shows actually took place in New Jersey. The 2008 event was originally scheduled to be held in Secaucus, New Jersey. Just days before the event, Secaucus officials filed a suit to stop the event form taking place, alleging that the convention would violate state law prohibiting liquor license owners from presenting pornographic material. Exxxotica convention organizers voluntarily moved the convention to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, New JerseyEdison, New Jersey
Edison Township is a township in Middlesex County, New Jersey. What is now Edison Township was originally incorporated as Raritan Township by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 17, 1870, from portions of both Piscataway Township and Woodbridge Township...
. The Edison show would go on to attract over 18,000 attendees that year, and this event continues to be held yearly at this Edison venue. In 2010 the show offered VIP tickets for the first time and Xoticautoshow (an exotic car show) debuted.
In September 2010 a lawsuit against former Seacacus mayor surfaced due to the cancelling/moving of the convention to a different area.
Los Angeles
The Exxxotica Expo held its first show in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Convention CenterLos Angeles Convention Center
The Los Angeles Convention Center is a convention center in the southwest portion of downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show and Anime Expo, and is best known to video games fans as host to E3...
on July 9–11, 2010, bringing in approximately 15,000 attendees. The decision to hold a show in Los Angeles came in part due to the fact that Erotica LA, a similar consumer adult entertainment event, made the decision not to hold a show in 2010.
Chicago
The Exxxotica Expo held its first show in Chicago in July 2011, taking place in July at the Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterDonald E. Stephens Convention Center
The Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, formerly known as the Rosemont Convention Center, is a convention center located in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. Built in 1975, the center has exhibition space of and parking available via a Skybridge connected parking garage, which is able to...
in Rosemont, Illinois
Rosemont, Illinois
Rosemont is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States located immediately northwest of Chicago. The village was incorporated in 1956, though it had been settled long before that...
. The show attracted a record 26,500 attendees, eclipsing the previous record of 24,000 set in 2008 in Miami Beach.