2008 Greater Kansas City Auto Show
The 2008 Greater Kansas City International Auto Show, the biggest show in KC Auto Show history, is sponsored and produced by the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Kansas City. Approximately 500 new cars, trucks, vans, SUVs and crossover vehicles will be on display.
Dates:
Wednesday, March 5..................................5 p.m. -10 p.m.
Thursday, March 6.....................................10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday, March 7........................................10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 8......................................10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Sunday, March 9 .......................................10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location:
H. Roe Bartle Hall, Downtown, Kansas City, Missouri
History:
With humble beginnings in 1906, the Greater Kansas City Auto Show has grown to one of the largest, best-attended auto shows in North America. Bill Morrison has produced the Auto Show since 1993 on behalf of the Greater Kansas City Automobile Dealers Association.
Description:
Experience the biggest show in history with over eight football fields of new cars, light trucks, sport utility vehicles, crossover vehicles, and vans from every domestic and import manufacturer on display. The center aisle floor plan, new this year, gives show-goers more room to look at the 500 vehicles on display. Show attendees will preview concept cars, see the newest cars and trucks for 2008, and get a sneak preview of what's in store for 2009. Factory representatives and Kansas City area auto dealer product specialists will be on hand to answer questions.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
Kansas City Star night - Two for one admission on Wednesday from 5-10 p.m. Not valid with any other offers. AVAILABLE ONLY WITH A COUPON FROM THE KANSAS CITY STAR NEWSPAPER OR THE KANSAS CITY STAR WEB SITE. Thousands of dollars in cash and prizes will be awarded to show attendees by the Kansas City Star.
Mitsubishi Ride and Drive - Take the Outlander and the Galant out for a drive on the Kansas City streets or experience their high performance handling power on a specially designed slalom course. Friday through Sunday only.
Admission:
$10 for adults, $5 for children ages eight through 12 and free admission for children seven and under. $1 discount coupons, good toward an adult admission any day, are available at area Price Chopper stores and automobile dealers affiliated with the Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Kansas City.
Sponsor:
The Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Kansas City under the direction of Auto Show Chairman Brad Hewlett of Bob Allen Ford a nd Bill Morrison, Association Executive Vice President and Auto Show Producer/Director. Additional Sponsor: The Kansas City Star and cars.com.
Interviews with Auto Show Chairman Brad Hewlett are available upon request. To schedule an interview, contact Kathy St. Clair at 913-634-0268 or knspr@aol.com.
