The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
Something for everyone!
Friday, Feb. 23:
The Cleveland Auto Show officially opens to the public at 5 p.m. Friday night also marks the return of Dealership Employee Appreciation Night, presented by Spectrum Reach, beginning at 6.
Monday, Feb. 26:
Family Day, presented by Medical Mutual, is when kids 15 and under get in free. This would be the perfect day to bring the kids to check out Optimus Prime, to be featured for the entire run of the show.
Special appearances are planned just for Family Day, including the Tribe Hot Dogs and a visit from Snoopy, who’ll bring a chance to win an overnight stay for four at Cedar Point’s Castaway Bay, with four Two Day Any Day, Any Park passes! It’s also a great day to get the whole family’s opinion on a vehicle you’re interested in buying or leasing.
Tuesday, Feb. 27:
Huntington Employee Day, thanks to the presenting sponsor, is when all Huntington Bank employees can come to the show free of charge. If you’re a Huntington employee, see your manager for details.
Wednesday, Feb. 28:
Meet former Cleveland Browns Quarterback and Super Bowl XXVIII winner Bernie Kosar at the Honda booth from 5 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 1:
The Cleveland Auto Show honors America’s warriors, veterans and first responders with free admission for Northern Ohio Heroes Day. Free admission is limited to an individual with valid identification and will not be extended to spouses, children or friends, however there is no geographic limitation. No matter when or where you served, or where you currently live, you are free to take advantage of the offer. Full details can be found at clevelandautoshow.com/heroes.
In the evening, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Ryan Truex will be signing autographs in the Leaf Filter booth, near the main entrance, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 3:
Classic Car Competition awards are presented at 2 p.m. on Saturday, including a $500 cash prize for Best of Show, as well as five $100 cash awards for runners up. There will also be a $100 “People’s Choice” award, with voting to be held on the Cleveland Auto Show’s Facebook page.
Sunday, March 4:
Don’t forget to come back for the Grand Finale of the Cleveland Auto Show at 5 p.m. for the drawing of the Official Vehicle Giveaway, when two lucky winners each take home a two-year lease of either a 2018 Buick Regal TourX or a 2018 GMC Terrain – the Official Vehicles of the Cleveland Auto Show. To be eligible to win, register at the Official Vehicle Giveaway booth near the West Entrance of the I-X Center.