Welcome to the 22nd Annual Central Illinois Auto Show!
On behalf of the Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association, I would like to personally invite you to the 22nd Annual Central Illinois Auto Show. 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 35 Dealers are excited about displaying over 300 vehicles from 28 different Manufacturers in the beautifully 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. They're 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 Diego & Dora the Explorer, will all be available for photo opportunities and to entertain the kids. Spider-Man & Thor from the popular Marvel Movies will be available on Saturday and Sunday for meet-and-greet sessions so be sure to bring the camera!
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 #38 M&M's Ford Fusion racing simulator along with "Toby" the ½ scale kids' car. Skip the lines at the DMV. The Secretary of State will be on hand to issue drivers licenses and ID cards. 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!
Fabulous giveaways include ticket giveaways to the Indy 500 & Brickyard for the race fans. Another great prize giveaway is a $500 Gift Card courtesy of Red Carpet Car Washes along with a daily discount coupon giveaway to early attendees. Don't miss the opportunity to see all of the pristine latest models, some of which haven't even hit the showroom floors. 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 1st – 2nd – 3rd at the Peoria Civic Center for the 2011 Central Illinois Auto Show!
Don't miss it!
Mike Miller, 2011 President | Auto Show Chairman
Peoria Metro New Car Dealers Association