ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Auto Show is coming back for 2025!
The Auto Show will be from Friday, February 28 through Sunday, March 2. The event is filled with many activities, vehicles on display, and chances to win prizes!
News 8 has created an info guide for the auto show below:
Charity Preview
Prior to the start of the event, there will be a charity preview event, which will raise funds for local children’s charities such as Hope Hall School and Daystar Kids.
Guests will be able to catch a glimpse of the vehicles. Food and drinks will be available.
The event is on Thursday, February 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Single tickets cost $150. A $1,250 sponsorship package can also be purchased. Learn more about tickets to the preview event by clicking here.
Location and times
Like last year, the auto show will be at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center.
The auto show is open from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. on February 28, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on March 1, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 2.
Parking
Organizers of the auto show are recommending guests park their cars in the South Avenue parking garage near the convention center.
Parking rates for weekdays and weekends can be found by clicking here.
Tickets
Tickets are currently on sale for the auto show. One ticket allows a customer entry to each day of the event.
General admission tickets are $11.85. Kids under five have free admission, tickets for children 5-12 years old are $5.85, and tickets for military, veterans, and seniors are $8.85.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Activities at the Show
Around 150 new vehicles will be displayed — featuring every car brand in the Greater Rochester Area.
Rochester Area Ford Dealers will give away two vans to non-profits on the first day, these two being Bhoja, Inc. and Pathstone Corporation. They also said all visitors who sign up to test drive with Ford are eligible for $500 in bonus cash.
Furthermore, there will be children’s activities from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There will also be a pet adoption held by Subaru Loves Pets, MCC Auto Tech will discuss careers, a mobile DMV to process transactions, appearances by the Red Wings’ mascots., and more.
More information about the Rochester Air Show can be found on the event’s website or by clicking here.