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Overview Summary

• The 2026 Eclipse Open House was our largest and most successful event to date

• More than 7,000 attendees joined us for one of Cincinnati’s premier automotive events

• The event featured 150+ exotic cars, 200+ Porsches, and 150+ Corvettes

• Nearly 90% of the vehicles displayed throughout the event belonged to Eclipse clients

• Eclipse was honored to welcome Chris Hardy and Aaron Dunham from XPEL

• The event continues to be considered by many enthusiasts as the unofficial start of Cincinnati’s automotive season

Our Biggest Open House Yet

Year after year, our community continues to help transform the Eclipse Open House into one of Cincinnati's premier automotive events.

The 2026 event was our biggest and best Open House yet.

More than 7,000 attendees joined us at our Sharonville facility to tour the shop, meet the Eclipse team, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and experience everything that makes our company unique.

While the Open House is centered around showcasing our business and celebrating our clients, it has also become one of the largest automotive gatherings in the region.

This year's event featured:

• Well over 7,000 attendees

• 150+ Exotic Cars

• 200+ Porsches

• 150+ Corvettes

• Thousands of vehicles throughout the event grounds

The turnout exceeded all expectations and reinforced why this event has become such an important tradition for both Eclipse and the Cincinnati automotive community.

As a family-owned business, we are incredibly grateful for the support this community continues to show us.

While the vehicles always steal the spotlight, it is the people who make this event what it is.

Families, friends, clients, vendors, and enthusiasts came together to celebrate a shared passion for the automotive community, creating an atmosphere unlike anything else in the region.

Built By Our Clients and Community

One of the most rewarding parts of this year's event was seeing just how many Eclipse clients chose to bring their vehicles.

Approximately 90% of the vehicles displayed throughout the event were client vehicles, showcasing everything from daily drivers and classics to exotics and show cars.

For us, that represents far more than attendance.

It reflects the relationships we have built with clients over the years and the trust they place in our team.

The Eclipse Open House has become more than an Open House or automotive event. It has become a celebration of the community that has helped our business grow.

Welcoming XPEL To Cincinnati

We were also proud to welcome Chris Hardy, Vice President of North America for XPEL, and Aaron Dunham, Great Lakes Sales Manager and XPEL representative for Eclipse, to this year's event.

As one of our most important strategic partners, XPEL continues to play a significant role in helping us deliver industry-leading Paint Protection Film, Window Film, and Ceramic Coating solutions to our clients.

Having Chris and Aaron on-site provided attendees with the opportunity to connect directly with the leadership team behind one of the most respected brands in the automotive protection industry.

The Official Start Of Car Season

Over the years, the Eclipse Open House has evolved into much more than a company event.

Many enthusiasts now consider it the unofficial kickoff to Cincinnati's automotive event season, bringing together some of the area's best vehicles, enthusiasts, vendors, and industry partners.

What began as an opportunity to invite clients into our facility has grown into one of the region's most anticipated automotive gatherings.

With record attendance, hundreds of specialty vehicles, outstanding food trucks, and an unmatched atmosphere, the 2026 Open House further cemented its place as one of Cincinnati's premier automotive events.

Eclipse is proud to be a leader in the automotive protection industry, but we are equally proud of the community this event has helped create.

Behind The Scenes: Building The Event

While attendees experienced a seamless event day, months of planning took place behind the scenes to make it happen.

Planning for the 2026 Open House began in January and involved countless hours coordinating registration, vendor placement, vehicle staging, event logistics, traffic flow, staffing, marketing, and day-of operations.

The indoor exotic showcase was assembled the evening before the event, transforming our facility into a display featuring some of the most impressive vehicles in attendance.

Open House Setup

A Message From The Owner

“Every year I walk through this event and am amazed by what it has become. What started as a simple way to open our doors to the community has grown into one of the largest automotive events in the region.

As a family-owned business, we never take this support for granted. Seeing thousands of people come together, many of them longtime clients and friends, is incredibly rewarding. We are grateful to everyone who attended, displayed a vehicle, brought their family, or helped make this event possible. Thank you for making our 2026 Open House the biggest and best one yet.”

— Rick Puthoff, Owner

A Message From The Event Organizer

“Planning for the Open House begins months before the event and involves far more than most people realize. From developing the marketing strategy and managing event promotion to registration, vehicle placement, vendor coordination, traffic flow, event maps, staffing, and day-of logistics, every detail is carefully planned to create an experience our guests will remember.

This was my fifth year organizing the event, and seeing thousands of people enjoy the facility, the cars, the vendors, and the atmosphere makes all the work worth it. Watching the Open House continue to grow into one of Cincinnati's premier automotive events is something I am incredibly proud of and one of the biggest accomplishments of my career. The success of this event reflects the incredible support of our clients, partners, vendors, and the entire Eclipse team, and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead an event that has become such an important part of Cincinnati's automotive community.”

— Jackson Johnstone, Marketing Manager

2026 Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to Sid (Siddhu.jpeg) for winning the 2026 Eclipse Open House Photo Contest.

Each year, attendees capture incredible moments for a chance at a $1000 pize pack throughout the event, and this year's submissions were some of the best we've ever received.

Full Event Photo Gallery

Thank You, Cincinnati

To everyone who attended, shared the event, displayed a vehicle, supported our vendors, or spent part of their weekend with us:

Thank you.

Your continued support is what allows this event to grow year after year.

The 2026 Open House was our biggest and best yet, and we are already looking forward to what comes next.

See You In 2027.