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Cincinnati Auto Expo
May 5-9,
Duke Energy Convention Center
Wednesday, May 5, 5 - 9 p.m.
Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7,
11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday, May 9, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Tickets good for admission for any one day of the show are $9 in advance and $11 on Expo days at the Duke Energy Convention Center ticket windows. Children age 12 and younger are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Visit www.2021autoexpo.com for tickets and more information.
Are you ready to hit the open road but are looking for some new wheels?
A special spring edition of the Cincinnati Auto Expo will be held May 5-9, 2021 in the Duke Energy Convention Center and will be the only new motor vehicle show within a 450-mile radius of Cincinnati this year. The 33rd annual Expo will celebrate the local retail automotive industry by providing guests opportunities to experience technologies and features in the newest-model cars, crossovers, SUVs, trucks, and vans created by popular domestic and import manufacturers. The Expo is managed and promoted by the Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Assn. (GCADA), which represents 93 area franchised new automotive dealerships.
The 2021 Cincinnati Auto Expo moved from its traditional early February dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Expo will follow current city, state and federal COVID-19 protocols.
Duke Energy Convention Center has been designated a Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accredited facility and has established a cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention program to minimize risks associated with infectious agents such as the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2).
Health and safety measures in place for Expo guests and exhibitors are:
Masks will be mandatory for guests and should properly cover a guest’s nose and mouth except when actively eating or drinking.
Guests will be socially distanced at all entrances, in all public areas, at ticket windows and while touring the Expo floor.
Expo floor aisles will be widened to 14 feet to accommodate social distancing.
Vehicles that make up exhibits will be arranged to allow for social distancing.
Exhibitors will regularly clean vehicles.
Hand sanitation stations will be available throughout the Expo floor.
Guests may experience contactless entry by purchasing a digital ticket through https://www.2021AutoExpo.com
Expo Attractions:
Dream Machine Boulevard presented by General Electric Credit Union will feature a collection of the most coveted vehicles in the area.
A Ride and Drive Center will offer guests chances to test drive new Chevrolet and Subaru models.
The Subaru Pet Park returns to feature animals from local shelters ready for adoption.
The Safe Travel for Kids Family Zone will feature an RC car raffle along with activities for children.
An expanded Cincinnati Concours d’ Elegance exhibit will feature rare and collectible cars from many eras.
An expanded Campground exhibit will showcase RVs ideal for weekend getaways that can be towed by nearly every vehicle on the Expo floor.
(Additional information about Expo Attractions below.)
Ticket specials are available. All May 5 Opening Night tickets are $1 at the Duke Energy Convention Center ticket windows. Tickets are half price Thursday and Friday, May 6-7, until 6 p.m., at the Duke Energy Convention Center ticket windows.
Dream Machine Boulevard Presented by General Electric Credit Union
The Dream Machine Boulevard returns for sixth consecutive year to showcase some of the most-coveted, luxurious and powerful vehicles in our area. The popular exhibit is a must-see for any auto enthusiast!
Ride & Drive Center
Chevrolet and Subaru will offer guests chances to get behind the wheel of their latest models through the Ride and Drive Center just inside the Elm St. and Fifth St. entrance. Chevrolet’s lineup will include Bolt EV, Blazer, Silverado, Tahoe and Trailblazer. Simply sign up at the Ride & Drive Center to take a car, truck or SUV for a spin.
Safe Travel Family Zone
Children age 12 and younger will be able to enjoy entertaining activities in the Safe Travel Family Zone. Children can grab a Kemba Credit Union goody bag with a scavenger hunt passport inside. Passport stations throughout the Expo will teach valuable safety lessons. Children can present their completed passport for five tickets to enter for a chance to win one or more of more than 100 cars on display in the zone. Additional zone attractions include the Children’s Child Passenger Safety display, the Dragonfly Foundation Firetruck, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and more.
Cincinnati Concours d ’Elegance
The Expo also will spotlight the annual Cincinnati Concours d ‘Elegance show that brings together some of the most spectacular classic and antique collector vehicles in the region in historic Ault Park. A 1990 Ferrari Testarossa,1930 Ford Woody Station Wagon Model 150B and a 1930 Chrysler Dual Cowl Phaeton are among those scheduled to be part of the Cincinnati Auto Expo exhibit. Learn more about the June 12-13, 2021 Concours d’ Elegance at https://ohioconcours.com/events/.