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Cincinnati Auto Expo {GIVEAWAY CLOSED}

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Cincinnati Auto Expo SimulatorYou would think that an Auto Expo would be geared towards adults, but you would be wrong.  The Cincinnati Auto Expo rolls into town on February 18th and from the sounds of it, they are going to have a ton of fun stuff for kids to do while their parents check out the latest and greatest in the world of automobiles.  There will be a visit with Frozen characters, face painting, safety demonstrations, a playset and much more!   And lucky for you guys, we have FOUR sets of tickets to give away!  So that means four lucky winners will get a family four pack of tickets to take their family out for a day of fun at the Duke Energy Convention Center.  Read more about the show below and then enter to win a family four pack!

Cincinnati Auto Expo 2015 ::

The Cincinnati Auto Expo presented by Enquirer Media & Cars.com returns to Duke Energy Convention Center February 18-22, 2015. Brought to you by the Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association (GCADA), more than 300 new vehicles will be represented by 35 manufacturers on the show floor.

Cincinnati Auto Expo FlyerAuto Expo Highlights

The only annual automotive industry event in Greater Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Auto Expo displays the latest model cars, trucks, SUVs, crossovers, hybrids and vans available on the market today. Dealers and manufacturers will highlight 2015 models as well as limited edition and pre-production vehicles for 2016 and beyond.

“The Expo experience brings dealers under one roof, creating the largest new car showroom in the Greater Cincinnati area,” said Vicki Hart of Hart Productions, producer of the 2015 Auto Expo. “Bring your list of questions and speak with dealership and manufacturer experts on-site. There’s no sales pressure on the show floor. Sit behind the wheel, pop the hood and enjoy a truly hands-on opportunity to find the right vehicle for you and your family.”

Enjoy a sneak peek of the Expo with $1 admission, $1 hot dogs and soft drinks, and $3 draft beers at the “Rev it Up!” Preview from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18. The event will benefit the Child Passenger Safety Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The GCADA presented a $25,000 check to the program in 2014.

Cincinnati Auto Expo facepaintingIn its second year, the Safe Travel Family Zone will feature family-friendly activities and educational opportunities for parents and their children. Grab an Auto Expo Travel Log when you arrive and travel the show floor to discover six “passport” locations where children can learn more about vehicle safety and earn a special prize. The Stonelick Township Fire Department’s custom yellow Dragonfly Foundation fire truck will highlight the passport route. Children are invited to come on-board, learn about fire safety and get pictures taken.

A trampoline and swing set will be on-site all five days of the Expo. Caricatures, face painting and balloon animals with Frozen’s Anna will be available on-site Friday through Sunday, February 20 – 22. Free goody-bags will be given out to the first 3,000 children age eight (8) and under.

“As a parent of young children, travel safety is always top-of-mind,” adds Hart. “Parents and their kids will have the opportunity to learn together from our qualified partners on-site. 

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, the show’s charity partner, will promote its Child Passenger Safety Program with child car seat safety demonstrations and activities for children in the main lobby of Duke Energy Convention Center. Be sure to stop by their booth for your chance to enter to win an EvenFlo car seat.

Vehicle specialists and representatives will be on-site at the Expo to answer visitors’ questions and provide comprehensive information about new model features, innovation and technology on display. Vintage car dealers, insurance agencies and other industry-related companies will have booths at the show as well.

Cincinnati Auto Expo kiaOfficial show dates and times are as follows:

  • Wednesday, February 18: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Thursday, February 19: 11 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  • Friday, February 20: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 21: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sunday, February 22: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 Admission for adults is $11. Adults can save $3 on admission by buying a ticket at Cincinnati-area Kroger stores. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, and Friday, February 20, adults can buy two tickets on-site for the price of one. When accompanied by a paying adult, admission for children (ages 12 and under) is free.

For more information about the Cincinnati Auto Expo, visit cincinnatiautoexpo.com. The show is also on Facebook at facebook.com/CincinnatiAutoExpo. Follow the show on Twitter @CincyAutoEx.

**WIN**WIN**WIN**

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Would you like to win tickets for your family to attend the Cincinnati Auto Expo? We have FOUR SETS of tickets to giveaway to Family Friendly Cincinnati readers (each set contains 4 tickets).

TO ENTER  ::  Comment on this post telling us why you’d like to win.

For additional entries, do one, or all, of the following (and leave a separate comment for EACH entry in the comment section below to be entered):

That’s SIX ways to enter which means SIX chances to win! Four winners will be randomly drawn on Tuesday, February 17th at 2pm.  You must be 18 and a resident of the Greater Cincinnati area to qualify to win.  Winners will be contacted via email and announced on Family Friendly Cincinnati’s Facebook page and have 24 hours to respond or another name will be drawn.  Tickets can be used on a date of your choosing during the show.

Good luck!

Disclosure: Tickets for this giveaway were provided by representatives with the Cincinnati Auto Expo.

Comments

  17. amanda huster says

    I had never thought of taking my daughter to the auto show. What a cool idea. I didnt know it was so family friendly. I love your website and hope we get picked to win tickets!

  27. Jessica says

    My 3-year-old son is CAR CRAZY. He knows all of their names from his collections of Hot Wheels and even transformers. “Is that a Charger?” he’ll ask as we drive down the street. “Ooh! Is that a Camaro like Bumblebee?”

    He would be out of his mind with excitement to go to this show. Thanks for the chance to win!

  37. Terri Noble says

    I would love to win this because I can take my daughter, son and future daughter-in-law. We love looking at all the cars and everything else that is shown.

  40. Norma w says

    my hubby and I and his dad would love to win this because we are looking for ideas for a new family vehicle!!

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