Welcome to the 20th Annual Central Illinois Auto Show!
On behalf of the Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association, I would like to personally invite you to the Central Illinois Auto Show, celebrating its 20th Anniversary year. We have a spectacular show planned for you this year; it’s bigger and better than ever! Over the past twenty years, the Show has grown into a fabulous event that exhibits the innovative beauty of the automobile industry's past, present and future.
The Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association's 37 Dealers are excited about displaying over 300 vehicles from 31 different Manufacturers in the beautiful expanded Peoria Civic Center. This year you will see the newest and the latest in cars, trucks, vans & SUV's all on one level, all under one roof. It’s just waiting for you to check them out! In addition over 30 Vendors will be exhibiting auto related merchandise and other great items!
The Central Illinois Auto Show promises to feature something for the entire family! Be sure to bring the kids and meet your favorite Nickelodeon characters: Sponge Bob Square Pants, along with Dora the Explorer & Uniqua from the Backyardigans, will all be available for photo opportunities and to entertain the kids. Ronald is back! Please look for show times for Ronald McDonald’s fabulous Magic Show. For more family entertainment, there will be stilt walkers, clowns, face painters, inflatable bouncer fun, and balloon artists. Absolute excitement for the whole family!
Attention all NASCAR fans, come and experience the thrills of being a NASCAR racer. You can feel the ultimate NASCAR interactive experience when you strap your seat belt and sit behind an official #24 Jeff Gordon Monte Carlo racing simulator. Visit one of the association’s participating dealerships & register to win a free car wash for one year, courtesy of Red Carpet Car Wash. Some of the Peoria Pirates Indoor Football Team will be available for autograph signing, and don’t miss your opportunity to enter to win season tickets. With the purchase of an Adult paid ticket, receive valuable coupons redeemable at participating McDonald’s Restaurants, Wildlife Prairie State Park, RAVE Grand Prairie Theater, and the Peoria Chiefs. Skip the lines at the DMV. The Secretary of State will be on hand to issue drivers licenses and ID cards.
Don't miss the opportunity to see all of the pristine latest models, some of which haven't even hit the showroom floors. Come check out the 2009 Chevy Camaro from the blockbuster "Transformers" movie. You will be the first to check them out!
A BIG thanks to our sponsors and everyone involved in making this the "Largest Auto Show in Downstate Illinois." We look forward to a Fun-filled and Excitement Packed Weekend. Please join us April 3 - 4 - 5 at the Peoria Civic Center for the 2009 Central Illinois Auto Show!
Don't miss it!
Mike MurphyMike Murphy, President
Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association