Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Demo Days Festival?
Demo Days Festival is North America's largest outdoor demo festival and an all-day event in 8 US cities where you can drive cars, ride motorcycles, try e-bikes, experience robotics, autonomous driving, and emerging mobility technology, and take your kids to one of the most entertaining zones they've ever been in. Every demo is included with admission. No appointments. No upcharges. No surprises.
Is Demo Days only for electric vehicles?
Not even close. Demo Days is open to every type of vehicle and every powertrain: gas, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, e-bikes, UTVs, and more. Electrify Expo is a dedicated premium zone inside Demo Days for hybrid and EV shoppers who want that focused experience, but the broader festival covers everything.
Can I actually drive the vehicles at Demo Days?
Yes. That is the entire point. Demo Days features purpose-built outdoor drive courses for cars and trucks, real open streets for motorcycles, dedicated loops for e-bikes and e-scooters, and dirt tracks for trucks, UTVs, and off-road vehicles. A valid driver's license is required for Auto Alley car and truck demos.
What is Electrify Expo?
Electrify Expo is North America's largest electric vehicle festival, built by the same team behind Demo Days. It now operates as a dedicated premium zone inside Demo Days, focused specifically on the electric experience with curated demo courses and expert programming. If you're actively shopping an EV or hybrid, Electrify Expo inside Demo Days is where you want to spend time.
Do I need a driver's license to attend Demo Days?
A valid driver's license is required for Auto Alley car and truck demos. A motorcycle license is required for motorcycle street rides. No license is needed for the E-Motorcycle Trials Course, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards, UTVs on the Adventure Track, or anything in the Kids Zone.
What brands exhibit at Demo Days Festival?
Demo Days features the world's top automotive, motorcycle, e-bike, and mobility brands, with the confirmed lineup varying by city. Each city's event page is updated regularly as brands are added.
How much are Demo Days tickets?
General Admission starts at $24.99 including applicable fees. Power Pack Pass is $59.99 and includes priority demo lanes from participating brands, and VIP Lounge access. Family 4-Pack available at a discounted rate. Kids 5 and under are free with a ticketed adult.
What is included with a Demo Days ticket?
Everything on the grounds. Unlimited Auto Alley car and truck rides and drives. All e-bike, e-scooter, and e-skateboard demo courses. Motorcycle street demos (valid motorcycle license required) and E-Motorcycle Trials Course (no license required). Terrain Park off-road demos and Adventure Track UTV rides. Robotics Showcase, Aerial Mobility Showcase, and Hands-Free Zone autonomous driving. Kids Zone. Showoff custom vehicle gathering. Outdoor Rec Zone. Solar + Energy Zone. Electrify Expo hybrid and EV experience. EV Reality Check stage powered by GreenCars. Live music and food trucks. The only upgrade available is the Power Pack Pass for dedicated VIP entry lane, priority lane access to select demos from participating brands, VIP Lounge.
How long do people typically spend at Demo Days?
The average Demo Days attendee stays over 3 hours. Most people stay the full day. The festival covers over 1.5 million square feet with more demos than you can realistically fit into a single day. Our advice: arrive at gate open, hit the most popular demos with the shortest morning lines first, and pace yourself.
Is Demo Days Festival good for kids and families?
The Kids Zone is consistently one of the most popular areas at every Demo Days event. It features electric go-karts, balance bikes, crazy carts, and hoverboards, all supervised and safe. New for 2026: Kids' Cybertruck Drag Racing. Children 5 and under get in free with a ticketed adult. A Family 4-Pack ticket option is available.
What is the EV Reality Check at Demo Days?
EV Reality Check is a live expert stage powered by GreenCars that runs all day, both days, at every Demo Days event. Sessions cover charging infrastructure, winter driving range, towing capability, total cost of ownership versus gas, and federal and state tax credit eligibility, with real experts answering real questions. No sales script, no pressure. Complete the GreenCars Matchmaker on-site and get priority lane access to demos from participating brands.
What should I bring to Demo Days?
Your driver's license (required for car and motorcycle demos). Comfortable shoes (the festival is large and you will walk). Sunscreen. A light bag that clears security quickly. If you plan to buy food on-site, bring a card or digital wallet. No cash accepted.
Is Demo Days an outdoor event?
Entirely. Demo Days does not do convention centers. The outdoor format is what makes real demo courses possible: real streets for motorcycles, real dirt for off-road courses, real scale for flying car displays.
What happens at Demo Days if it rains?
Demo Days does not cancel for weather. Some individual demo experiences may pause briefly in extreme conditions, but the festival runs. Dress for the forecast and come ready for a full day.
How is Demo Days different from a traditional auto show?
At a traditional auto show, you walk convention center floors and sit in stationary vehicles behind barriers. At Demo Days, you drive them on outdoor purpose-built courses. Beyond vehicles, Demo Days includes motorcycles, e-bikes, off-road tracks, UTVs, robotics, flying cars, autonomous driving experiences, live music, food trucks, and a full Kids Zone. Traditional auto show attendance has been declining for years. Demo Days is growing because it gives people something auto shows fundamentally cannot: the experience of actually using the product.
Where can I test drive cars near me in 2026?
Demo Days Festival tours 8 major US cities in 2026: Denver, Colorado on May 30-31; Los Angeles, California on June 27-28; Portland, Oregon on July 25-26; San Francisco, California on August 22-23; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 19-20; Atlanta, Georgia on October 10-11; Dallas, Texas on November 7-8; and San Diego, California on December 12-13. Every event runs Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM. General Admission from $24.99.
What is the Terrain Park at Demo Days?
The Terrain Park is a purpose-built off-road demo course new for 2026, designed specifically for trucks, SUVs, and crossovers to demonstrate real off-road capability. Attendees ride along on a 3-4 minute course through hill climbs, articulation mounds, side tilts, and rugged switchbacks. Included with every ticket.
What is the Adventure Track at Demo Days?
The Adventure Track is a new-for-2026 dirt course built for UTVs and side-by-sides, featuring hairpin turns, sharp climbs, and rugged terrain that gives you a genuine feel for what these vehicles were engineered for. Family-friendly. No off-road experience required. Included with every ticket.
What is the Hands-Free Zone at Demo Days?
The Hands-Free Zone is a closed-loop autonomous driving experience where the vehicle navigates independently through lane markings, intersections, and staged scenarios, without a human touching the wheel. Attendees sit in the driver's seat and experience the technology firsthand. New for 2026. Included with every ticket.
Can non-automotive brands exhibit at Demo Days Festival?
Yes. Demo Days is an outdoor consumer festival, not an auto show. Solar, energy, tech, robotics, food, and lifestyle brands all activate at Demo Days alongside vehicle manufacturers.
