The News Herald (Willoughby, OH)
Your guide to the Cleveland Auto Show
The Cleveland Auto Show, presented by Huntington Bank, is open on Friday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. at the I-X Center in Cleveland, running through Sunday, March 1.
There’s no other place to see virtually every vehicle the automotive industry has to offer, under one roof, on one floor. True to its history, the Cleveland Auto Show also offers a lot of family friendly events on its calendar.
The Cleveland Auto Show officially opens to the public at 5 p.m. Friday night also features Dealership Employee Appreciation Night, presented by Spectrum Reach.
Family Day, presented by Medical Mutual, is when kids 15 and under get in free.
Later that evening, Cleveland Browns’ star Nick Chubb will be signing autographs in the GMC display from 6 to 8 p.m.
While supplies last, Show attendees will receive a Cleveland Auto Show T-shirt.
From 6 to 8 p.m. in the main concourse, Kaulig Racing is bringing an autograph appearance, featuring UFC Heavyweight Champion Stipe Miocic, Stefani Schaefer, and NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Justin Haley.
The Cleveland Auto Show honors
America’s military 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. Full details can be found at clevelandautoshow.com/heroes.
Our 21st Annual Classic Car Show award for “Best of Show,” sponsored by Chubb is presented at 2:00 p.m.
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 24-month lease of either a 2020 Buick Encore GX or a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation
– 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.
Throughout the show
Check out the lineup of celebrities on wheels coming to the Show, all to be featured for the entire run of the show!
Delorean ‘Time Machine’ from “Back to the Future” K.I.T.T. from “Knight Rider” 1983 GMC Vandura from “The A-Team”
Vin Diesel’s “xXx” 1967 Pontiac GTO
Ride N’ Drives: Our Ride N’ Drives are wildly popular, and in addition to the indoor ride attractions Camp Jeep and the RAM test track which are returning this year, the Cleveland Auto Show will host RideN-Drive events from Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Nissan, Ram, Subaru, Toyota and Volkswagen. *NEW* BMW is bringing their xDrive Experience, an indoor test track featuring an offroad course and a thrilling hill descent, from the comfort of a BMW X5 or X7 SUV.
Millionaire’s Row: This popular attraction will also be returning for 2020. This display never disappoints due to the “dream car” status of these high-line vehicles. The makes and models being featured this year are to be determined.
Classic Cars: One of the most popular family attractions of the Show, the Classic Car Show 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, with the chance of being selected for the “Best of Show” award.
Vehicle Giveaway: Register to win a 24-month lease of either a 2020 Buick Encore GX or a 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Elevation. One finalist will be chosen each day, and invited back on Sunday, March 1. Out of the ten finalists invited back, two Grand Prize winners will be selected which makes the finalists’ odds of winning one in five!
Show hours are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on opening Friday, Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Tickets cost $14 for adults and $12 for preteens and seniors. Children six and under get in free. Parking at the Cleveland Auto Show is always free courtesy of your franchised new motor vehicle dealers. Tickets are available online right now with no convenience fee at www. clevelandautoshow.com.
The Cleveland Auto Show marks the start of the spring selling season in Northern Ohio. Featuring pre-production and production vehicles from the world’s auto manufacturers, the show is held annually at the I-X Center with nearly one million square feet of exhibits. The Show also features an array of entertainment including sports and celebrity appearances throughout the show’s ten-day run. The Cleveland Auto Show is a consumer show and a favorite family tradition since 1903. Find us at facebook.com/TheClevelandAutoShow and @CLEAutoShow on Twitter.