Welcome to the 11th season of Columbus Cars and Coffee!

We're thrilled to announce the all-new Columbus Cars and Coffee display at the Columbus International Auto Show March 14-17 at the Columbus Convention Center! Our booth will feature privately-owned cars from our community and we look forward to seeing you there! We have several cars signed up for the display, but there is still room! If you want to add your car, contact us!

​The first Season 11 dates have been posted on the Schedule page. We will post the full schedule in March, stay tuned for news about the first meet of the year!

Of course, this season wouldn't be possible without our sponsors.

We're honored to welcome back Nationwide, Huntington, Byers Imports, and ESOTERIC Fine Auto Finishing to Season 11. These longtime partners have been vital to our growth and success and we can't thank them enough for their continued support. We are in discussions with several new potential sponsors, we will keep you posted. Please support the companies which support us!

Exotics on Scioto Mile was a runaway success last June. Several thousand people came to the Rich Street Bridge to enjoy a family-friendly evening featuring exotic cars in downtown Columbus. This phenomenal event returns for a third year on June 22, 2019! We have redesigned the layout to safely accommodate the growing crowds and to build in more protection for the cars on display. Look for more information on the event website, ExoticsOnSciotoMile.com.

Last season, we announced a new subsidiary, Columbus Trucks and Coffee. This is our new community for owners and collectors of trucks and SUVs, from lifted off-roaders to performance SUVs, and everything in between. The first Columbus Trucks and Coffee meet will be Saturday, March 2 at Whitehall Community Park, across from Byers Imports. The meet is rain or shine, and will only be cancelled if there's a Level 2 or Level 3 Snow Emergency, so join us for trucks, SUVs, coffee, and more!  Going forward, all schedules,  updates, and other information about Columbus Trucks and Coffee will be shared exclusively on the Columbus Trucks and Coffee website, found here.

We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the Columbus International Auto Show and at our first meet in April! In the mean time, follow us on Instagram for updates and photos from last season!

Columbus Cars and Coffee, ESOTERIC Fine Auto Finishing, and MF Autos are teaming up on Saturday, October 6 from 10AM until 12PM for the unveiling of a very special car, the Bugatti Chiron.

Due to extremely limited space and record demand, all parking on the ESOTERIC property will be by pre-registration only. The registration system is designed to ensure a smooth and efficient parking experience. Additional parking will be made available in adjacent parking lots, streets, etc on a first-come, first-serve basis.

To register for parking, click here. Registering does not automatically reserve a parking space. A confirmation will be sent via e-mail with more information.

Note: Some areas near ESOTERIC are NO PARKING ZONES and will be clearly labeled with cones and signage. If you park in these areas, you may be subject to towing at YOUR EXPENSE.

We are proud to offer unparalleled experiences for our members. Thank you for your patience with parking as we reveal Chiron!

A note from Paul Milligan, Founder of Columbus Cars and Coffee

Friends,

Welcome back to Columbus Cars and Coffee!

It's hard to believe, but this will be our tenth season! Many of you have been coming since the early days (remember Bob Evans and the Belmont Building?) and we're excited to welcome all of the of newcomers as well. As Columbus grows by around 50 people per day, we're one of the first places new residents look for car shows and to meet new people in the automotive community.

We have a great schedule this season. It all starts at 10AM on Saturday, March 31 at Whitehall Community Park (directly across from Byers Imports) with our first meet of Season 10! We will add more to the schedule as the season progresses, so check back regularly.

It is my privilege to welcome back our friends from Nationwide, Huntington, Byers Imports, and ESOTERIC Fine Auto Finishing. These incredible companies make everything possible for us and we can't thank them enough for their support. Please support the companies which support our season!

A highlight for me will be the second year of Exotics on Scioto Mile. Last year, we created a whole new experience in Columbus and thousands of people came to see our display on the Rich Street Bridge. This year, we're building on that success with expanded street closures to display more cars, as well as new elements and surprises which we think you will love. We have already seen an overwhelming response, with more than 11,000 people indicating interest in attending Exotics on Scioto Mile on Facebook alone. If you have not registered your car for the bridge, you can do so at ExoticsOnSciotoMile.com. We will be accepting registrations throughout March and April. We have not formally accepted any cars for the show yet, but we will begin doing so soon.

You may notice that there is no Season Opener Party on the schedule. After a legendary 8-year run, I decided that it was time to retire this event. This was a difficult decision because of the popularity of the party. I know how much everyone looked forward to the location announcement every year. From the first party in Season 2 at BoMA (now Bluestone), and on to Fleur, Lane Aviation, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Creative Mobile Interiors, Franklin Park Conservatory, the Columbus Museum of Art, and the Columbus Zoo Africa Event Center, we made some amazing memories together. However, between our other plans for the season, my personal schedule (I'm getting married this year!), and my focus on building the next ten seasons of Columbus Cars and Coffee, the decision was made to discontinue the party. This is not to say we will not celebrate our tenth season! Stay tuned for more to come.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who support us throughout the year. There are many volunteers, photographers, vendors, police officers, dealership employees, and others who work behind the scenes to make it all work. For example, Renner Imaging recently provided new photos for this website. Thank you!

There will be a lot going on in the coming weeks and months. I'm so excited to share another season with all of you. Thank you for all of your enthusiasm and dedication to this community. I'll see you at the first meet!

Sincerely,

Paul Milligan, Founder
Columbus Cars and Coffee

​Photo by Overdrive Photo

We're sending our best wishes for a year of health, happiness, and horsepower! This will be a milestone year for us (our tenth season!) and we can't wait to share it with all of you.

As always, winter is our time to plan for the next season, so we are currently working on great monthly meets, Exotics on Scioto Mile 2018, the biggest Arena District meet yet, and much more. Tentatively, we're planning to open the season with a meet on Saturday, March 24. We will post details once they're confirmed. Our plan is to post the full season schedule toward the end of January. 

In the mean time, in between visits to the garage to stare longingly at your car, be sure to follow our posts on Instagram, subscribe to our e-mail list, and check this website frequently. You can expect Season 10 news posts to pick up over the next few weeks!

Happy New Year!

Paul and the CC&C Crew

Take advantage of our club discount for ESOTERIC Car Care Products from ESOTERIC Fine Auto Finishing. For 10% off your order, enter CCC10 at checkout on www.esotericcarcare.com!

Thanks to our sponsors at ESOTERIC Fine Auto Finishing for extending this discount to our club! 

We're less than one month from our signature annual event, Season Opener Party. This exclusive event has been held in incredible venues from a jet hangar at Port Columbus to the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing headquarters.

This year, guests will be treated to a magical evening of live music, local fashion, exotic cars, and wild fun at the Columbus Zoo's Africa Event Center.

The Kristan Sock Quartet will be performing live throughout the party in addition to music supplied by DJ Charlo. 

Diamond Cellar and Store5a will be displaying their famous Watch Bar at the party again this year. This dazzling selection of luxury watches and other items is valued at over $1,000,000 and will be available for guests to examine, try on, and even purchase.

Lubna Designs brings their Spring Fashion Show exclusively to Season Opener Party. This year, a new line of swimwear will be featured on a runway created in the middle of the event.

Don't miss encounters with zoo animals, outside on our terrace facing the African Plains, and inside the party with zoo staff!

Tickets are available on a limited basis at www.seasonopenerparty.com. Reserve yours today!

We're fortunate to have some phenomenal cars in Columbus. One of the newest is a 2017 Aston Martin DB11 delivered to one of our members just in time for the beginning of Season 9.

​This afternoon, we assembled a crew of cars at the Columbus Zoo's Africa Event Center for a photo shoot promoting Season Opener Party 2017, and the DB11 was the star of the shoot!

Thanks to the many car owners who participated in the shoot and special thanks to RPM Imaging for the great photos!

8,467,400 seconds. 141,020 minutes, 14 weeks, 98 days. That's how much time has passed since the unbelievable conclusion to Season 8 at Byers Imports.  Luckily, the off-season has given us time to plan for Season 9, which we think will be the most exciting yet!

First, we're excited to have all five of our amazing sponsors returning for another season. Nationwide Insurance, Huntington Bank, Byers Imports, ESOTERIC Auto Detail, and Diamond Cellar. These companies helped to make Season 8 our best season ever and we can't thank them enough for their continuing support heading into Season 9!

The highly-anticipated Season Opener Party 2017 will be held at the Columbus Zoo Africa Event Center on Saturday, May 6th. The Africa Event Center features an incredible outdoor veranda with stunning views of the African Plains and the backdrop of the party will include African wildlife like giraffes and wildebeests. The Zoo will also bring animals inside the party for up-close encounters with guests. There are have many other great surprises planned. This party is presented by our season sponsors with additional support from Creative Mobile Interiors and Sophisticated Living Magazine. Tickets are available here, limited to 300 guests!

The first meet of Season 9 will be Saturday, April 22nd from 10AM until 12PM at Byers Imports. We're launching the season with a huge meet, complete with a live DJ, coffee and snacks, and more great surprises. You can find and RSVP to the meet on Facebook here.

We have many more plans to announce as winter fades away. Stay tuned to this blog and our monthly e-mails for all the latest news and updates.

Columbus Cars and Coffee is conducting a survey regarding car storage in Central Ohio. This anonymous survey consists of 24 quick questions and will be open until December 10th.

Click here to take the survey! --- Update: This survey has concluded. We received an overwhelming response and lots of great feedback. Thanks to everyone who participated!

​If you have feedback or questions about car storage, please send an e-mail to info(at)columbuscarsandcoffee.com.