The Annual Goodguys PPG Nationals is pulling into the Ohio Expo Center from July 11-13, 2025, beginning at 8 a.m. each day.

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Check out more than 6,000, 1999 & earlier hot rods, customs, classic, muscle cars, street machines and trucks. You don’t want to miss Goodguys AutoCross racing series action featuring the Forgeline “Buckeye Shootout”.
There is also a huge swap meet, Cars 4 Sale Corral and vendor midway, and live music.
See which rides take home the top awards of the weekend including Builder’s Choice Top 20 Awards by The Roadster Shop (10) and Revision Rods & Rides (10). Goodguys also will be crowning their PPG Street Machine of the Year and Classic Instruments Street Rod of the Year on Saturday! Come see the unveiling of the 2025/2026 Grand Prize Giveaway 1940 Ford on Saturday evening.
On Sunday, American made or powered late models of all years are welcome for the Meguiar’s All American Sunday celebration! Following the Awards Ceremony, they’ll give away the 2024/2025 Grand Prize Giveaway 1987 Chevy Monte Carlo Aerocoupe SS.
For complete details and to register your vehicle or purchase tickets, visit www.good-guys.com/ggn.
Family fun
Goodguys car show is a family-friendly event and includes kids fun, live entertainment, and more. The Kids Zone offers free model “Make and Take” plus arts and crafts.

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Ladies – this show isn’t just for the guys! If you’re tagging along and not that into cars, enjoy the GOODGALS GALLERY with 100’s of handcrafted items from local makers.
Don’t miss the huge swap meet with memorabilia, vintage parts and accessories, plus Cars-4-Sale Corral, and Best New Product Exhibit

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Goodguys Car Show Tickets
Adult $25-$30
Child 7-12 $10
6 and Under: Free
Parking: $7
Weekend Pass is available at the gate.

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Goodguys PPG Nationals Car Show Hours
Friday, July 11 – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday, July 12 – 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, July 13 – 8:00am to 3:00pm
The kick-off parties are on Thursday and Friday at Crown Plaza & Hilton Polaris. On Friday and Saturday after the show, there are usually related activities going on around town – check website for details.
Ohio Expo Center
717 East 17th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
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