Car shows in Ohio: 2027
Ohio's verified big events split into two kinds: dressed-up concours in Cincinnati and Dayton, and large open gatherings in Columbus and Toledo. Here are both.
Last checked October 2026 · confirm every date with the organiser before you travel
Concours in June and September
Two judged shows with a set venue each year. Cincinnati has announced 2027; Dayton follows a rule rather than a posted date.
Cincinnati Concours d'Elegance
Cincinnati Concours (opens in a new tab)More than 200 museum-quality cars and motorcycles on show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, with limited-access events earlier in the weekend. Proceeds benefit juvenile arthritis programs in Ohio and Kentucky.
Suits: Concours fans and anyone who likes a park setting.
Tip: Tickets are sold through the event's ShowClix page, and the organiser's page does not list prices.
Dayton Concours d'Elegance
Dayton History (opens in a new tab)About 200 antique and classic automobiles and motorcycles judged for around 30 awards, with a theme that changes each year. All proceeds support Dayton History.
Suits: Collectors and visitors who want a history-park setting.
Tip: In 2026 adult tickets were $20 in advance and $25 at the door, with children 2 and under free.
Big open gatherings in summer
Columbus has a 2027 date; Toledo has a yearly pattern but no 2027 date yet.
Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals (Columbus)
Goodguys 2027 events (opens in a new tab)Goodguys' Ohio show for rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks. Trade coverage of the 2026 show cited more than 6,000 vehicles.
Suits: Rod, muscle-car and truck fans, and families who like a big fairground show.
Tip: Goodguys lists its whole 2027 schedule on one page, so you can compare Columbus with other weekends.
Toledo Jeep Fest
Visit Toledo (opens in a new tab)A festival for the Jeep brand and its Toledo roots, with a parade, a vendor midway, live music, a rare Jeep exhibit and more. The festival says about 90% of its activities are free to the public.
Suits: Jeep owners and fans.
Tip: A few activities, such as the Park N' Shine and the 4-mile run, need registration or tickets, so check before you go.
Dates and details change
Organisers move dates, venues and prices from year to year, and some events are cancelled. “2027 date announced” (green) means the organiser's own site had published the date when this page was last checked. “2027 date listed, confirm with organiser” means the date comes from trade press or third-party listings, not the organiser. “2027 date to be confirmed” means no 2027 date had been published, and the page only describes the usual pattern. Always confirm with the organiser using the link on each listing before you book travel. This list is short on purpose: it leaves out Ohio events without a recently confirmed edition.
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