Columbus police are hosting a downtown auto show this Sunday that will feature more than 150 vehicles, a family fun zone, and a custom-wrapped Ferrari. Rich Street Roar 4 runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Rich Street Bridge.
The Columbus Division of Police organizes the show, according to myfox28columbus.com, which reports the event is presented in partnership with Ohio State University police, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, ABC6, and Columbus Recreation and Parks. The station's report counts more than 150 vehicles on display, four DJs spinning music, and nine food trucks feeding the crowd. Last year's Rich Street Roar in August 2025 brought hundreds of spectators and vehicles and featured a police-escorted cruise starting at the Columbus Police Academy on Hague Avenue, per Central Ohio Car and Bike Events.
A Ferrari Built Just for the Show
The headline attraction this year is a custom, police-themed Ferrari 488 Spider, according to Columbus Police, which thanks central Ohio custom shop Strada Motorwerks for a special item. Vehicle awards were presented at prior shows, including titles such as Best of Show, People's Choice, Best Ford, and Best Truck, per the same Central Ohio Car and Bike Events account of the 2025 event, where a 1971 Plymouth Barracuda took top honors.
Families attending Sunday will find a dedicated family fun area stocked with gaga ball, ice cream, funnel cakes, and music, per the station's report from Good Day Columbus. Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is among the organizations providing activities for children.
Why Officers Built a Car Show
The annual car show gives police and residents an opportunity to connect with the community in an informal setting, according to NBC4 Columbus. Registrations and proceeds from Rich Street Roar 4 support the Columbus Police Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit created in 2010, according to nonprofit filings reviewed by ProPublica.
The Bridge Behind the Backdrop
The venue itself carries its own history. The Rich Street Bridge opened in July 2012 to carry US Route 62 and Ohio State Route 3 across the Scioto River, according to Wikipedia. It replaced the historic Town Street Bridge, which dates from 1917. The bridge sits within the Scioto Mile.
Drivers should plan around the event before heading downtown Sunday.
