The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Drivers, start your engines! The Cleveland Auto Show, presented by Huntington Bank, opens its doors on Friday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. at the I-X Center in Cleveland, and runs through Sunday, March 4. There’s no other place to see virtually every vehicle the au
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: More to explore!
Our Ride N’ Drives are wildly popular, and in addition to the indoor ride attraction Camp Jeep, which is returning this year, the Cleveland Auto Show will host Ride-N-Drive events from Chevrolet, Ford, Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Toyota and FCA, which includes the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Fiat brands.
This popular attraction, presented by Bernie Moreno Companies, will also be returning for 2018, and this display never disappoints due to the “dream car” status of these high-line vehicles.
One of the most popular family attractions of the Show, the Classic Car Competition will be displayed in the South Hall of the I-X Center throughout the run of the show. Local owners show off their vehicles that are 25 years old or older, and vie for a chance at one of seven cash prizes, including the “People’s Choice” award.
Register to win a two-year lease of either a 2018 GMC Terrain or 2018 Buick Regal TourX. Each day of the show, one finalist will be chosen and invited back on Sunday, March 4. Out of the ten finalists invited back, two Grand Prize winners will be selected. So, if you are selected as a finalist, your odds of winning are one in five this year!