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Show At A Glance
EVENT
The 98th Chicago Auto Show.
BACKGROUND
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. 2006 marks the 98th edition of the show.
PRODUCER
The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the nation’s oldest and largest metropolitan dealer organization. The CATA has produced the show since 1935.
DATES
Public Show: Friday, Feb. 10 to Sunday, Feb. 19
Charity Gala: "First Look for Charity" – Thursday, Feb. 9, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Black tie. Tickets $200. The event benefits 19 Chicago-area charities. For tickets, call 630-424-1636.
Media Preview Wednesday and Thursday, February 8-9. Accredited media must register.
Via Internet: ChicagoAutoShow.com offers online media registration until Jan 20. Credentials applied for after Jan 20 must be picked up in the show media center, Room N426 of McCormick Place.
LOCATION
McCormick Place , Lake Shore Drive at 23 rd Street.
The Chicago Auto Show utilizes 1.2 million sq. ft. (111,200 sq. M.) of the McCormick Place South complex. McCormick Place offers a total of 2.2 million sq. ft. (204,600 sq. M.) with an additional 255,000 sq. ft. (23,715 sq. M.) of meeting room availability.
PUBLIC SHOW HOURS
Feb. 10-18: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Feb. 19: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Box office closes one hour prior to the end of the show each day.
ADMISSION
$10 for adults; $5 for seniors aged 62 and older; $5 for children 7-12; children 6 and younger are free when they accompany a paying parent. Advance ticket purchase is available through DriveChicago.com. Weekday discount tickets (half off the regular adult admission) available at various area new-car dealers and from participating banks. Weekday group discounts available.
EXHIBITS
The nations largest auto show, held in the McCormick Place complex. Multiple world and North American introductions. Complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles, experimental and concept cars. In total, nearly 1,000 different vehicles. Numerous accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, project, antique and collector cars.
SPECIAL DAYS
Tuesday, Feb. 14 – Women’s Day . Half off the full admission price for all women. Manufacturers will present special women-oriented programs on the purchase and lease of cars and maintenance.
Wednesday, Feb. 15 – Friday, Feb. 17 – Chicago Auto Show Food Drive . Show patrons who bring three cans of food, donated to the Chicago Christian Industrial League; will receive half off the full admission price.
As scheduled: Appearances by sports, radio, TV and screen personalities. Please check www.chicagoautoshow.com/infocenter/events/ for up-to-date listings.
ACCESSIBILITY
Easily reached by car or public transportation.
Extensive shuttle bus service from all area parking lots to and from McCormick Place.
Weekend-only shuttle service from the Millennium Park underground lot and U.S. Cellular Field parking lot A.
Shahrukh Khan
Age: 124
7811 days old here
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Show Hours
Where
McCormick Place
Lake Shore Drive at 23rd St.
Chicago, IL 60616
Show Schedule 2006
Public Show Feb. 10-19: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
* except Feb. 19: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m
Media Preview Feb. 8-9
First Look for Charity Feb 9: 6:30-10:30 pm
The Exhibit
The nation's largest auto show in the 1.2 million sq. ft. McCormick Place complex. Multiple world and North American introductions. Complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles, experimental and concept cars. In total, nearly 1,000 different vehicles. Numerous accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, antique and collector cars.
Admission
Admission Ticket prices are $10 per adult, and $5 for seniors ages 62 and older and children ages 7-12. Tickets for children ages 6 and younger are free when they accompany a paying adult. Advance ticket sales will be available beginning in early November through this Web site. Discount tickets available from participating area new-car dealers.
Special Appearances: Appearances by sports, radio, TV and screen personalities. Multiple world and North American introductions. Complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles, experimental and concept cars. In total, nearly 1,000 different vehicles. Numerous accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, antique and collector cars.
