Press Release Written by
Sara Panza
Executive Assistant • PR Manager
The 2025 Cleveland Auto Show is open every day, starting at 5 PM on Friday, February 21, running through
Sunday, March 2 at the I-X Center. Featuring a full lineup of brands, we’re set to show off what dealers have to
offer, all on one floor. True to its history, the Cleveland Auto Show also plans a full schedule of family friendly
events and attractions.
Friday, Feb. 21: The Cleveland Auto Show officially opens to the public at 5:00 PM.
Monday, Feb. 24: Family Day, presented by Medical Mutual, is when kids 15 and under get in free with paid
adult admission. The Bee and Ninja Turtle will make an appearance from 5:30 to 7:30 PM for photos out on the
Show floor – you can’t miss the bright yellow, 7-foot-tall walking car and a turtle with samurai swords!
Tuesday, Feb. 25: Show attendees will receive a limited-edition Cleveland Auto Show t-shirt, available in extralarge only to the first 2,000 while supplies last.
Rising star wide receiver Carnell Tate will sign autographs, one per person, in the Honda display from 6:30 to
8:00 PM!
Wednesday, Feb. 26: Giveaways continue when the Show will hand out 2,000 Cleveland Auto Show beanie hats,
one size fits all, while supplies last – sponsored by PNC.
Broadcasting live from the Show floor pavilion from 3-8PM, The Handford Dixon Show airs at 4 PM, and The
Return with Josh and Maria Cribbs starts at 5 PM on BIGPLAY Sports Network.
Thursday, Feb. 27: The Cleveland Auto Show honors America’s military and first responders, including
healthcare workers, with free admission for Northern Ohio Heroes Day. Valid I.D. must be presented at the I-X
Center box office – sponsored by Medical Mutual and Huntington.
Starting at 11 AM when the Show opens, the first 2,000 attendees will receive a new pair of custom Cleveland
Auto Show socks, while supplies last.
Sunday, March 2: Come back for the “grand finale” of the Cleveland Auto Show at 4 PM, when ten finalists will
square off live for the Official Vehicle Giveaway. The grand prize winner, decided when their randomly selected
key unlocks the doors and flashes the headlights, will take home a 2-year lease on a 2025 Honda Civic LX!
THROUGHOUT THE SHOW
Ride N’ Drives: With opportunities from our best-ever 13 brands, the Show’s Ride-N-Drives include outdoor test
drives of over 50 different models from Alfa Romeo, BMW, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Jeep, Kia,
Ram, Subaru, Tesla and Volkswagen.
Indoors, we have the NEW CLE-EV Test Track – an indoor ride where you can discover, learn, and experience
all-electric vehicles from BMW and Chevrolet. And, the iconic Camp Jeep is back for 2025! Don’t miss the
experience featuring “Jeep Mountain” and several obstacles that show off the brand’s capabilities.
Luxury on Display:
The Show’s luxury lineup starts in Millionaire’s Row, where you’ll find vehicles from highline
brands such as Aston Martin, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce. Next, take a stroll past Recharge Rally Alley, to take in
their display of customization and speed in the form of Lamborghini, McLaren, and more.
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Classic Cars: One of the most popular attractions, the Classic Car Show features locally-owned vehicles that are
25+ years old – this year’s lineup ranges from 1925 to 2000, with everything from a Ford Model T to a Saab 9-3
Viggen! Classics will be located in the South Hall throughout the run of the Show.
The fun features are rounded out with installments by Johnny K’s Powersports, Lake Erie Golf Cars, and the
Western Reserve Historical Society, all providing their unique perspective on transportation.
Vehicle Giveaway: If you come on opening day, or a few times throughout the week, enter the giveaway and
come back on Sunday for your daily chance to be one of the ten lucky finalists! Not only could you with the
grand prize, you might be on TV! To be eligible to win, register at the Official Vehicle Giveaway booth near the
East Entrance of the I-X Center.
Special Features: Explore each brand’s booth to learn about the newest features, from color options to showstopping tech, and you’ll find fun and games too – plus contests and swag! Highlights include Subaru Loves Pets
with adoptable animals at the Show, and more to be announced.
*NEW Public Show hours are 5 PM until 10 PM on Opening Friday, February 21. Saturday Feb. 22 from 11 AM to
9 PM, Sunday Feb. 23 11 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8 PM, and closing weekend
hours are Friday February 28 and Saturday March 1 from 11 AM to 9 PM, Sunday March 2 11 AM to 7 PM.
Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for preteens over six and seniors 62 and older. Children six and under get in
free. Parking is free, too, courtesy of your franchised new motor vehicle dealers, saving $12 per car. Tickets are
available online right now with no convenience fee at clevelandautoshow.com.
About the Cleveland Auto Show
The Cleveland Auto Show features pre-production and production vehicles from the world’s auto
manufacturers. The Show also provides an array of entertainment, including celebrity appearances, throughout
the ten-day run. The Cleveland Auto Show is a no-pressure, consumer show and a favorite family tradition since
1903. Find tickets and info online at clevelandautoshow.com, and get as-it-happens updates on Facebook,
Instagram and Twitter with #CLEAutoShow