Exxxotica Expo
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Washington; Miami (current)Former locations: Los Angeles (2010–2011) Dallas (2015) Columbus, Ohio (2016) Aurora, Colorado (2017-2018) Portland, Oregon (2019) | |
Country | USA |
Inaugurated | May 2006 |
Organized by | 3XEvents |
Website | exxxoticaexpo |
Exxxotica Expo is an American annual three-day adult-themed event produced by 3XEvents. First held in 2006, Exxxotica has featured some of the most recognized names in the
]Miami Beach/Fort Lauderdale
The Exxxotica Expo had its first show in May 2006 at the
New Jersey
In 2008, the event was expanded to the New York/New Jersey market. The 2008 and 2009 shows were billed as "Exxxotica NY", although both shows actually took place in
The Fannys
The inaugural Exxxotica Fan Choice Awards, also called "The Fannys", was held on April 20, 2013, in the Grand Ballroom of the Trump Taj Mahal and was hosted by pornographic actress Alexis Texas and comedians Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson.[2] The award nominees and winners is both selected by the fans through voting.[3] In February 2013, the show's "BBW Performer of the Year" category was renamed from "Hungry Hungry Hottie" to "Whole Lotta Love" after the category's at first title was deemed offensive by the genre's fans and performers.[4] The second annual Fanny Awards show was held on April 12, 2014, at the Trump Taj Mahal's Xanadu Theatre and was hosted by pornographic actresses Allie Haze and Tori Black and comedian Bonnie McFarlane.[5]
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Los Angeles
For 13 years until 2009, the biggest adult show in Los Angeles was Erotica LA, with attendances of up to 30,000.[6] The Exxxotica Expo held its first show in Los Angeles at the Los Angeles Convention Center on July 9–11, 2010, bringing in about 15,000 attendees.[7] The decision to hold a show in Los Angeles came in part because Erotica LA, a similar consumer adult entertainment event, decided not to hold a show in 2010. The Exxxotica LA shows drew in the lowest attendance of the three locations.
The Exxxotica Expo took place again at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 26–28, 2011.[8] 2011 was the final year that Exxxotica held a show in Los Angeles.
Chicago
The Exxxotica Expo held its first show in the Chicago area in July 2011, taking place in July at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.[9] The show attracted the record 26,500 attendees, eclipsing the previous record of 24,000 set in 2008 in Miami Beach.
Columbus, Ohio
The Exxxotica Expo held a show in Columbus, Ohio at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in August 2016.[10]
Dallas
The Exxxotica Expo held its first show in Dallas at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in August 2015. The event drew more than 15,000 attendees, and organizers planned to hold another show at the same venue the following year. However, in February 2016, the Dallas City Council voted 8–7 to ban the event from the venue. The organizers filed for a temporary injunction, which was rejected by US District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater.[11] The legal battle between the city of Dallas and Exxxotica would continue for several years, ending in 2019 when the Dallas City Council signed off on paying Exxxotica's founder $650,000 to settle the suit.[12]
Aurora, Colorado
Exxxotica took place in Aurora, Colorado in 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Airport Convention Center.[13][14] The show returned to the center in April 2018.[15]
Portland
The first show in Portland, Oregon was June 7–9, 2019, at the Portland Expo Center.[16]
References
- ^ Burd, Josua. "UPDATE: Despite criticism from mayor, porn convention moves to Edison after Secaucus opposition". MyCentralJersey.com. Gannett. Archived from the original on August 26, 2015. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ John Sanford (March 14, 2013). "Alexis Texas to Co-Host Exxxotica Fan Choice Awards, Finalists Announced". XBIZ. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ a b Peter Warren (April 22, 2013). "Winners Announced at Inaugural Fannys Ceremony". AVN. Archived from the original on July 22, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ Chad Mayer (February 21, 2013). "Exxotica Fanny Awards Rename BBW Category". XBIZ. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ a b Peter Warren (April 13, 2014). "2nd Annual Fannys Presented". AVN. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2014.
- ^ Martín, Hugo (July 6, 2011). "How many adult entertainment expos can L.A. support?". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Exxxotica Show Debuts in Los Angeles". XBizNewsWire.com.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Exxxotica Los Angeles 2011 – Day 2 Gallery". Disarray (blog). September 6, 2011.
- ^ Curtis, Tyler (July 10, 2011). "eXXXotica 2011 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center: Expo report + photo gallery". Time Out.
- ^ Miller, Abernathy (August 25, 2016). "Exxxotica Expo". Columbus Alive. Archived from the original on August 29, 2016.
- ^ Katie Reilly (April 21, 2016). "Federal Judge Upholds Dallas Erotica Convention Ban". Time.
- ^ Stephen Young (June 13, 2019). "Dallas Settles Exxxotica Porn Convention Lawsuit for $650,000". dallasobserver.com.
- ^ "A stroll through @Exxxotica Denver 2017 with tons of great pics + a video!!". Naughty News Network. April 10, 2017.
- ^ "Adams County Personal Property Profile". Adams County Personal Property Profile. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
- ^ "Exxxotica Expo: Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center". Channel 93.3 – Colorado Alternative. April 7, 2018.
- ^ "Exxxotica". Portland Expo Center. Retrieved February 8, 2021.