February 2020 Auto Shows and Expos
Who would have thought dreary little February would have so much to offer auto enthusiasts and professionals? Well, from coast-to-coast, we’ve got 29 days’ worth of car shows, expos, and exhibitions to help you scratch that off-season automotive itch.
Whether you’re interested in some new wheels or you merely want to see how OEs are spending their R&D dollars, auto shows and expos are an excellent resource for staying at the forefront of industry progress. Attendees have access to all the latest vehicles on the market today in a stress-free, no-pressure-to-buy environment. Plus, knowledgeable product specialists and dealer reps are on hand to answer questions, while organizers have planned a bevy of family-friendly activities, celebrity appearances, and Ride & Drive events to keep you entertained.
So, check out the list of February 2020 auto shows and see what’s going on in your neighborhood. You might just find a new way to beat those winter blues!
Cincinnati Auto Expo
While there’s no shortage of fun things to do in Cincinnati, consider taking in the city’s Auto Expo February 5-9 at Duke Energy Convention Center. Explore the show floor, take a test drive, and don’t miss the Dream Machine Boulevard giving you up-close access to exotic, high-performance vehicles.
There’s plenty of fun for the kids as well as Subaru’s Pet Park for animal lovers. And new for 2020, is the Tri-State Queen City Tailgate, featuring yummy food and drink, including local craft beer, wines, and spirits.
Tickets are $11 at the door. Children 12 & under are free.
www.cincinnatiautoexpo.com
Buffalo Auto Show
While “Buffalo in February” might not exactly leave you feeling warm and fuzzy, the city’s auto show could do the trick. Running February 6-9 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, the event kicks off with a Charity Preview Gala on the night of the 5th.
In addition to the latest and greatest in vehicle design, show organizers have put together a Hops & Horsepower event featuring local craft beer samplings, an Energy Zone to learn more about electric vehicles and technologies, and some sort of live-streaming Fortnite attraction that I am officially too old to understand. Rest assured, your teenagers will know what it is, and it might just be the thing to draw them out of their smartphone bubble and into the real world.
Tickets are $10 at the door. Children 5 & under are free.
www.buffaloautoshow.com
Syracuse Auto Expo
The 112th (wow!) Syracuse Auto Expo kicks off February 6 at the OnCenter, with three days and two buildings full of exciting vehicle design. Similar to its Buffalo brethren, a Charity Preview launches festivities on the 5th, with a local wine and beer tasting event scheduled for weekend attendees. A Family Fun Day is planned for Sunday, and while there’s no Fortnite “celebrity video-gamer” appearance planned at this show, there are twin magicians!
Tickets are $9 at the door with discounts for seniors and children. Kids 5 & under are free.
www.autoexposyracuse.com
Motor Trend International Auto Show
Running February 6-9 at the Baltimore Convention Center, the Motor Trend International Auto Show hits the Charm City with over 500 new vehicles, exotic supercars, test drives, and even a Kids Test Track with mini-electric cars.
Tickets are $12 at the door, with discounts for senior citizens and military personnel. Children 12 & under are free.
www.autoshowbaltimore.com
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Chicago Auto Show
As the largest auto show in North America, this is one you’ll want to clear some schedule for. With 30+ manufacturers from all over the world and nearly 1,000 vehicles on display, as well as an indoor test track for Jeeps and RAM trucks, virtual reality simulators, special celebrity appearances, and hoards of family-friendly activities, you can easily find several days of entertainment.
Running February 8-17 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, event organizers have special attractions planned for each day of the show—which you can find here. OEs are still keeping quiet about exciting vehicle debuts, but this show tends to be pretty truck-heavy, with last year’s iteration bringing us the 2020 Chevy HD pickups, Ford SuperDuty, and refreshed Toyota Tacoma.
For now, all we can confirm is that Toyota is bringing something “NEW”—vague, we know. Stay tuned, as we’ll be updating our dedicated Chicago Auto Show coverage as we learn more.
Tickets are $13 at the door, with discounts for seniors and children. Kids 6 & under are free.
www.chicagoautoshow.com
Philadelphia Auto Show
Running concurrent with Chicago (February 8-17), the Philadelphia Auto Show hits the Pennsylvania Convention Center with an impressive range of exciting vehicles, both new and exotic. Also on the docket, are Ride & Drive events, a Hollywood cars attraction, return of the DUB Show, and a Black Tie Tailgate charity preview benefiting the Department of Nursing at the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania.
Tickets are $14 at the door, with discounts for seniors, military personnel, and children under 12. Kids 6 & under are free.
www.phillyautoshow.com
Pittsburgh International Auto Show
Yinz goin’ Dahntahn to see some sweet cars? Running February 14-17 at the David Lawrence Convention Center, the Pittsburgh International Auto Show has 30+ automakers showcasing their latest and greatest vehicle designs. Attendees can also check out an impressive attraction of exotics, sporting Ferrari, Lambo, McLaren, and Porsche badging.
Adults will enjoy the Rollin’ Stogies traveling humidor and Moonshiner Ford pickup/Bootlegger Camaro display from Tall Pines Distillery, while kids can meet Penguins’ mascot Iceburgh.
Tickets are $12 at the door, with discounts for seniors, military, and children. Kids under 6 are free.
www.pittautoshow.com
Canadian International Auto Show
Canada’s largest auto show takes over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre February 14-23 with a theme of Transformative Times. Twenty-four EVs will be available for test drives throughout the city’s streets, as well as displays showcasing military vehicles of years’ past, classic and rare rides, exotic supercars, and—new for this year—a totally rad collection of ‘80s and ‘90s Canadian cars and pop culture.
Other unique attractions are the Forza Motorsport 7 WGN Championship hosted by the WorldGaming Network (WGN), as well as a “Rock the Road Raffle” giving away two 2020 Supras.
Tickets are $25 at the door, with discounts for children. You can also save additional funds by purchasing a four-person family pass.
www.autoshow.ca
Midwest Overlanding Off-Road Expo
Surprised to see there’s some off-road, off-season love on here? You shouldn’t be—winter wheeling and exploration is some of the most fun you can have in a 4×4!
The Midwest Overlanding Off-Road Expo runs the weekend of February 15-16 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, MO. And with plenty of adventure gear, technical workshops, and product demos, you’ll surely stay busy. But more exciting is the #SMORR2MOORE scenic adventure route through Southern Missouri that brings you to the expo. You can choose from 3 guided convoy trips of 15-20 vehicles or go it on your own. Either way, the trip takes about 2.5 – 3 hours.
Tickets to the expo are $20. Children 12 & under are free. Pre-register for #SMORR2MOORE here.
www.mooreexpo.com
Portland International Auto Show
We make our way across the country with the largest auto show in the Pacific Northwest. Running February 20-23 at the Oregon Convention Center, the Portland International Auto Show boasts over 600 vehicles from 35 manufacturers, as well as Ride & Drive events, live custom car builds, a kid’s zone, exciting giveaways, and a Sneak Peek Charity Preview Party benefiting local charities.
Don’t miss the Guess this Mess promotion in the MLK Jr Boulevard lobby. There, attendees can try to win a 55” big screen TV by guessing the make, model, year, and mileage of a bailed crushed vehicle. Think it’ll be easy? Last year’s was a 1980 Buick Riviera with 84,635 miles!
Tickets are $15 at the door, with discounts for seniors, military personnel and children. Little ones 6 & under are free.
www.portlandautoshow.com
Cleveland Auto Show
We’re wrapping up our list of 2020 auto shows and expos during February by heading back to Ohio—where there’s more auto manufacturing going on that you might think. The Cleveland Auto Show hits the International Exposition Center February 21-March 1 with exciting new vehicles, a classic car show, Ride & Drives, giveaways, and a round-up of exotic beauties aptly dubbed “Millionaire’s Row.”
Gearheads will want to catch the Annual Automotive Technology Competition, held during the Show at the I-X Center. High school students compete for scholarship and prize money by racing against the clock to repair and diagnose automotive problems.
Tickets are $14 at the door, with discounts for seniors and children. Kids 6 & under are free.
www.clevelandautoshow.com
Are you heading to any of these February 2020 auto shows? Let us know in the comments!
