Meet your favorite Nickelodeon Character: SpongeBob SquarePants, he will be available for photo opportunities and to entertain the kids. From the popular Marvel Comics and straight from the new movie release, Capt. America, and Spider-Man will be available on Saturday and Sunday for meet & greet sessions. Be sure to bring your camera! Kids, put on your favorite Super Heroes costume, and enter to win a gift basket full of your favorite super hero items. Three lucky winners will be drawn!
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. For the little ones, there's "Toby" a scaled kid race car.
Enjoy the daily magic by Rob Thompson Funny Magic Guy. With his laid back and easy-going style, Rob twists awe- inspiring magic and his witty, yet clean, sense of comedy into a show that will delight any audience. For more family entertainment, there will be stilt walkers, face painters, inflatable bouncer fun, and balloon artists. On Friday and Saturday, have some fun with Ronald McDonald. Absolute excitement for the whole family to enjoy! Skip the lines at the DMV! The Secretary of State will be on hand for drivers' licenses and ID card renewals, replacements or corrections and to issue vehicle sticker sales.
On Friday and Saturday, meet King Robota, the world's greatest 8 foot tall robot show. King Robota will entertain audiences with his great wit and dance moves. Come on out & meet the Chicago Honey Bear Dancers on Sunday only. A Kids Dance Workshop will be provided by them as they teach fun dance moves and provide life lessons to the kids. Please check schedule for exact times and dates.
Also on Sunday in the Verizon Café, the Central Illinois Auto Show has partnered again with the American Red Cross to bring back the Auto Show Blood Drive. Give blood, donate. All presenting donors will receive an American Red Cross Lunch Bag.
In celebration of our 25th Anniversary, the first 500 daily attendees will receive a free commemorative tote bag. Daily giveaways also include a coupon for 50% off any car wash to the first 2,000 visitors each day of the show, sponsored by Red Carpet Car Washes. On Friday and Saturday, McDonalds is giving away a free cheeseburger coupon to the first 300 daily attendees. While Supplies Last.
Central Illinois Auto Show Hours:
Friday, April 10 – 12pm – 8pm
Saturday, April 11 – 11am – 8pm
Sunday, April 12 – 11am – 5pm
Tickets on Sale: At the Door
Prices: Age 16 & Older: $5.00 Age 15 & Under: FREE with Paid Adult
