The annual Holiday Sale runs from Black Friday, November 29, 2024 through January 2, 2025 at 5 PM. Save a total of 20% off most aspects of our events!

Pick up a 2025 Season Pass at the discounted price of just $71.99, a 20% savings off the standard rate of $89.99 ($69.99 if a member of the AACA). Or maybe you want to register your vehicle for the Showfield/ Fun Field for 20% off! Don't forget that you can plan ahead and save 20% off of single day or multi-day tickets as well. All these offers make the perfect holiday gift for that special car person(s) in your life!

Speaking of the perfect holiday gift, we offer gift cards! Gift cards are the perfect gift for the auto enthusiast in your life! The gift card can be used during a Carlisle Event for tickets, Showfield registration, concessions, and merchandise at the Carlisle Store in Building T. Gift cards never expire and there are no service fees.

When buying online, discounts will automatically be applied at checkout. Phone orders will also be accepted at 717-243-7855 through Friday, December 20, 2024 at 5 PM. After that, the offices are closed for the year. Online sales will continue over break, 24/7, with the sale itself concluding on Tuesday, January 2, 2025 at 5 PM.

This is a limited time offer and our way of saying, "Thank you!

Register for the Showfield/Fun Field

Buy Single Day or Multi-Day Tickets

Purchase a 2025 Season Pass 

Purchase Gift Cards

We talk all the time about how you can meet the minds behind the machines at Carlisle. Talk face-to-face and first-hand with those who help design your beloved Corvette. From the simplest questions to the most detailed, the team can answer them for you. Plus, they are always on hand for autographs, product walk arounds and more. Don't miss out on the latest Corvettes, maybe fresh from the factory.  Meet Team Chevrolet in 2025 - who is coming, well...that is TBA, as is our planned schedule of events.  

Team Chevrolet will also have a handful of vehicles with them too. Don't miss your chance to see these amazing rides and talk to those responsible for them.
 
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The Corvettes at Carlisle Automotive Flea Market is a great place to sell the parts, accessories, automotive memorabilia and literature that have been collecting dust in your garage. Put your parts in front of thousands of Corvette enthusiasts and buyers. If you are a vendor, be sure to take advantage of the following offers:

- Book vending & car corral space(s) prior to 45 days of the event at a discounted rate.
- FREE Product Listings in the Event Guide & the Carlisle Events App.
- Early bird renewal discount of 10% when you renew your space(s) at the event up until Friday after the show. 

Buy Your Vending Spaces Online                    More about Vending at Carlisle

If you have any questions or need helping booking your space(s), give us a call at 717-243-7855. 

A variety of Corvettes are annually available for sale in the Corvettes at Carlisle Car Corral. You can shop, compare and make the deal directly with the owner. Notary Service will be available. If you need anything else for the purchase of a vehicle, our staff in Guest Services can provide a contact list. If you are a car corral vendor or would like to become one, be sure to take advantage of the following offers:

- Book vending & car corral space(s) prior to 45 days of the event at a discounted rate.
- Early bird renewal discount of 10% when you renew your space(s) at the event up until Friday after the show. 

Please Note: All vehicles in the corral must be for sale, in running condition and cannot be displayed on trailers. Spaces are approximately 10’ frontage x 20’ depth per outside space for the entire event. 
  

Reserve Your Car Corral Space                         More about Vending

If you have any questions or need helping booking your space(s), give us a call at 717-243-7855. 

Continuing the tradition founded by our legendary leader, Chip Miller the 2025 Chip’s Choice display will host a select handful of incredible Corvettes that will highlight the ultimate in Corvette performance and style. Each selection will be hand-chosen to represent this astonishing machine showcasing the legendary ZR1 in an exhilarating showcase of precision engineering. Chat with the owners, hear from industry experts and get insights on the history and performance from the start to the all-new 1,064HP ZR1.

Chip’s Choice is our annual Featured Vehicle Display showcased in Building T and presented in memory of and in tribute to our late company co-founder and NCM Hall of Famer, Chip Miller. Chip began this tradition in 1990 when he hand-selected the special vehicles. Chip’s Choice embodies the best-of-the-best in the Corvette hobby and Chip’s son, Lance Miller continues his father’s tradition in selection and presentation of the vehicles.

Apply for the Display

Calling all Corvette Clubs attending Corvettes at Carlisle in 2025! We know how important you are to us and we want to take some time to recognize your club and its members! If your club has at least 5 registered participants on the Corvettes at Carlisle Aerolarri Fun Field, (Fun Field, Reserved or Chip’s Circle) you are eligible to submit your 2025 Club Champion! 

The Club Champion is your choice and the one you believe will best represent your club in 2025. They will be recognized in a special Parade of Champions, have their name listed in the 2025 Event Directory and receive a very special gift from Corvettes at Carlisle. We welcome the opportunity to recognize club members who go above and beyond for not just your club, but for the Corvette hobby as a whole. 

The deadline to submit your Club Champion is July 8th. We can’t wait to see you in August!

Club Champion Election Form (Coming Soon)        Apply to be an Official Club

Corvettes at Carlisle is proud to welcome back the National Council of Corvette Clubs Concours Judged Showfield powered by the York County Corvette Club! Not only is this one of the largest 7-Sanctions events in the country, but the NCCC Concours Judged Showfield awards cash prizes to the “Best of Show” winner as well as four other categories. 

Compete against the best Corvettes in the world, representing Corvette clubs from across North America. The NCCC Concours Judged Showfield is limited to 175 Corvettes. Be sure to pre-register by calling our office at (717) 243-7855 or online. Limited registration may be available at the event.

NCCC Concours Sanctioned Events
The following events earn NCCC points and trophies*.
Concours Judged Show
* Best License Plate
* Best Wheels
* Best Modifications
* Most Unique
* Dice Roll
Lucky Ticket (2025 FREE ENTRY!)

NCCC Concours Celebrity Picks and Cash Awards
Best of Show: $500
Carlisle Pick: $200
Best Paint: $100
Best Interior: $100
Best Engine: $100

NCCC Schedule
Friday 
8AM - 4PM: Registration

Saturday
8AM – 10AM: CLASS CHANGES ALLOWED
8AM - 11AM: Registration
11:30AM: Driver's Meeting
12:00PM: Judge's Meeting
12:30PM: Rags Down! Judging Begins
1PM - 3PM: Special Judging
3:30PM – 4:30PM TIE BREAKERS
5PM: Awards

NO SUNDAY ACTIVITIES

*PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST CHECK IN BY 11AM SATURDAY.  NO CLASS CHANGES AFTER 10AM SATURDAY.

Register for the NCCC Judged Showfield            National Council of Corvette Clubs

Corvettes at Carlisle shines a spotlight on a special 50-year display of Corvettes. For 2025, we focus on Corvettes from 1975!

Join us in celebrating five decades of automotive excellence with this special 50th Anniversary Display. This gathering commemorates the legendary car and the transformative year of 1975, a pivotal moment in both automotive history and American culture as we see an end to the Vietnam war and the rise of disco! 

The 1975 Corvette, often regarded as a reflection of its era, introduced key changes that would shape the future of the Corvette line. Most notably, it was the final year the C3 generation offered a convertible model until 1986, marking the end of an era for Corvette’s open-top driving experience. This was the first Corvette to include catalytic converters as standard, reflecting new federal emission regulations that responded to the 1970s energy crisis and growing environmental awareness. While horsepower was modest compared to earlier years, the 1975 model emphasized smoother, more efficient driving as Chevrolet responded to the changing automotive landscape of the mid-70s while still featuring the famous 350 cubic-inch V8 engine.

If you own a 1975 Corvette and would like it to be considered as a featured vehicle at the 2025 Corvettes at Carlisle, please submit the application at CarlisleFeatures.com. The deadline to apply is May 1st, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the 1975 Corvette Reunion, please contact Joe Clemente via email at MR35Th@aol.com.

Apply for the Display

Some of the top minds in their respective fields come to Corvettes at Carlisle and if you do the same, you have the unique opportunity to sit in and learn first-hand from them by way of FREE Seminars.

Topics and speakers vary, but they may cover the history of a particular generation of Corvette, how to upgrade or enhance your ride without voiding a warranty, driving tips and more. You'll hear from certified GM technicians, engineers, expert drivers car care experts and restorers. In fact, as the seminar list goes, here are some details on what's confirmed to date.

1)  Paul Koerner and the Corvette Mechanic Team:  Corvettes at Carlisle has been fortunate to have the expertise and support of GM World-Class Certified Technician since 2004. Offering free diagnostics for your Corvette and seminars ranging from early to late-model Corvettes, there is something for everyone!

Please refer to the Event Guide for the official times and locations of the seminars (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Event Guide

Chip Miller co-founded Carlisle Events in 1974 and throughout his personal and professional life, was a die-hard automotive enthusiast. Sadly, we lost Chip in 2004 to a rare disease known as Amyloidosis. To honor his memory, his namesake foundation, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF), is proud to share that an all-new scholarship has been established. The scholarship is intended to support the next generation of students who share Chip’s love for all things automotive. This amazing opportunity is open to any high school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student pursuing a career in the automotive field. Multiple $1,000 awards are available, with winners announced on May 30, 2025. The application window is now open through April 30, 2025. Scan the accompanying QR code to donate to the CMAF and/or visit ChipMiller.org.

Apply for the Scholarship                                        Donate to the Scholarship

The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation was launched in 2004 following the passing of National Corvette Hall of Famer and Carlisle Events co-founder Chip Miller. Over the past 20 years, the foundation has worked tirelessly to promote awareness of the disease and raise money for those in need who are impacted by it. Now, you have an opportunity to make the biggest impact of all by donating to win the best Corvette ever produced, a 2025 ZR1 with ZTK Performance Package. As an added bonus, we’ll give you 50% MORE chances to win.

This is the most power ever from a factory Corvette (1,064 horsepower) and the most powerful V8 ever produced in America from an auto manufacturer. Corvette ZR1 boasts a GM-estimated top speed of over 215 mph on the racetrack and will dispatch the quarter mile with a GM-estimated sub-10-second time.

Scan the QR code below or link over to the contest page to learn more about it and enter. The entry window is open now through September 28, 2025, with the drawing taking place on October 4 at 12 PM. Thanks for your support and good luck!

Get 50% More Chances to Win | Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation - Learn More

The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation is hosting a special dinner on Friday of Corvettes at Carlisle. This is your chance to honor the man who started it all and support a great cause. Meet special Corvette themed guests, indulge with great food and drinks, participate in raffles and enjoy a live auction. All proceeds from this great event directly benefit the CMAF. While there are many great dining options in the region, there aren't many places other then the Carlisle Expo Center that can accommodate groups the size of our passionate club enthusiasts. Why not consider making this your club's Friday night dinner destination? Keep your Friday going by joining the fun. Don't wait though, this dinner is sure to sell out!  

Door prizes are up for grabs with items including a 2025 Corvettes at Carlisle VIP package that includes three nights hotel and a Chip's Circle VIP Registration for 2025 (More prizes and details to be announced as planning progresses). 

1. Dinner is Friday, August 22 and starts at 6 PM (doors open at 5:45 PM)
3. Held at the Carlisle Expo Center
4. Includes Dinner and Host Bar
5. Live Auction and Special Guests TBA

Register for the Dinner                         Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation=

If you have any questions or want to book over the phone, give us a call at 717-243-7855. 

Carlisle residents come out to watch this annual parade in the heart of the downtown historic district presented by the Downtown Carlisle Association. Corvettes parade from the fairgrounds to downtown Carlisle where they park in the area around the town square and have time to enjoy the downtown ambiance and many restaurants. It’s a huge street party - complete with a band – that you’ll want to make part of your Carlisle experience.

Participation in the parade is limited so be sure to pre-register. You must be a registered participant at Corvettes at Carlisle in order to signup for the parade (Fun Field, Vendor, Sponsor or Car Corral). The registration fee is $40 through parade day while parade slots remain. The parade did sell out last year, so don't delay...register today. Registration includes a goody bag with a parade T-shirt & special parade dash plaque.

PLEAE NOTE: On-site parade registration is also available at Guest Services.  All vehicles must be staged at the Carlisle Expo Center prior to 6:30 PM for departure at 6:45 PM.

Register for the Parade / Fun Field        View the Parade Route Map

Our partners at Lingenfelter Performance are back and we couldn’t be more excited to see some incredible Corvettes running on the track seeking the coveted title of King of the X! Lingenfelter Performance isn’t just offering a title, they are offering CASH! It’s $20 to compete and for your fee, you may submit your times for a chance to have not only bragging rights but some extra cash in your pocket!
 
There are THREE competition categories: C1-C4, C5-C6 and C7-C8

How does it work? Each driver may make up to four runs of two laps each. All runs will be timed and recorded and the fastest five runs in each class from qualifying runs will participate in the Noon Saturday Shootout. (The $20 entry fee must be paid at registration to be eligible for the King of the X Shootout)

In the end, each class will boast a King of the X, second and third-place winner earning $200, $100 and $50 respectively. Additional prizes include trophies and a 2026 Corvettes at Carlisle Fun Field registration. This is your chance to go fast and win as part of this very unique Shootout Driven by Lingenfelter Performance!

Qualifying Sessions Schedule:
Thursday: 10 AM-2 PM
Friday: 8 AM-1 PM
Saturday: 8 AM-11 AM
Saturday: 12 PM- Shootout begins!

*Participants must have a registered (and street-legal) car on the Corvettes at Carlisle Fun Field, be 18 years of age or older, have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Participants are REQUIRED to bring their own helmets for safety. You will be UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE without a helmet!

Helmet Requirements:
Approved helmets are REQUIRED. Helmets must have one of the following SNELL FOUNDATION certifications: “SA2020, SA2015, SA2010* & SAH2010*; or M2020, M2015, M2010*; or EA2016. Helmets must have the original Snell certification labels affixed. A SNELL foundation rating of “K” (karting) is NOT allowed at this event. A helmet with DOT approval is NOT sufficient without also having one of the SNELL certifications listed above. *NOTE: Helmets with Snell “SA2010”, SAH2010”, or “M2010” certification must have an original manufacture date sticker affixed with a manufacture date less than ten (10) years old.

Special thanks to the Cumberland Valley Corvette Club (CVCC) for powering our AutoX events & shootout! 

                 
Lingenfelter Performance                  Cumberland Valley Corvette Club

King of X Rules and Regulations 

Photo Credit: Matthias Radochla

The only thing better than a show-ready Corvette is a show-ready Corvette on the track! You’ve got the car, but what can it do on the track? At Corvettes at Carlisle, it’s FREE to find out!
 
Join our friends at Cumberland Valley Corvette Club and get your Corvette on the track for some laps and fun. The onsite autocross allows drivers to run the road course, compare their times in a friendly competition, or simply try their Corvette on a track for the first time. Novice or skilled, there’s nothing to lose. If you’ve always wondered how your Corvette may perform or how advanced you are at handling a track, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Open track times begin Thursday at 10AM and registration is required.

Fun Lap Schedule: 
Thursday: 10AM-2PM
Friday: 8AM-1PM
Saturday: 8AM-11AM

2024 Helmet Requirements: 
Approved helmets are REQUIRED. Helmets must have one of the following SNELL FOUNDATION certifications: “SA2020, SA2015, SA2010* & SAH2010*; or M2020, M2015, M2010*; or EA2016. Helmets must have the original Snell certification labels affixed. A SNELL foundation rating of “K” (karting) is NOT allowed at this event. A helmet with DOT approval is NOT sufficient without also having one of the SNELL certifications listed above. *NOTE: Helmets with Snell “SA2010”, SAH2010”, or “M2010” certification must have an original manufacture date sticker affixed with a manufacture date less than ten (10) years old.

Photo Credits: Matthias Radochla

Cumberland Valley Corvette Club Website

Part of what makes Corvettes at Carlisle what it is, are the clubs that attend! If your club is not yet deemed an Officially Recognized Club, the first step is to apply. Officially Recognized Clubs with 25 or more vehicles registered have the ability to rent a club tent as a place to hang out and socialize throughout the show!

If your club gets a club tent, you also have the chance to compete in our Hemmings Club Challenge & Coolest Club Contest! The Hemmings Club Challenge Award is presented to the three largest official clubs, based on the number of registered show vehicles. The Hemmings Club Challenge also awards the top three registries, based on the number of registered show vehicles. The Coolest Club Contest is based on if we feel like your club tent is the place we'd want to hangout in. Whether that be the atmosphere, decorations, or anything else that makes the club stand out!

We hope to host your club gathering at Corvettes at Carlisle this year! 

Register to be an Officially Recognized Club    Learn More about the Club Program

If you’re coming to Corvettes at Carlisle to look at the classic and collector Corvettes on the Fun Field, don’t forget, not far from those rides are an amazing mix of automotive flea market (a.k.a. swap meet) and midway vendors.  

Mix in the Oasis, offering some non-automotive items and a food court laced with some of the tastiest fare available and you get one of the largest vending footprints of its type anywhere.

Learn more about our event vendors and their location(s) today by downloading the Carlisle Events App or, once available online (or in person), check out the vending pages and map of our event guide. Online, the guide and map are posted about one week prior to the event. At the event, it’s available at Guest Services or any main point of entry.


Check out the Guide/Vendors               Download the Carlisle Events App 

Calling all owners of a 2012 Carlisle Blue Corvette! If you own one of these gems, please e-mail a photo of your Corvette and a request for inclusion to the address below today for your FREE Fun Field Registration.

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One of the best parts of the Corvette weekend is spending time with some of the most relevant names in the Corvette hobby. What tops that? Having your Corvette chosen as a Celebrity Choice Award winner! The “ celebrities” are notable people within the Corvette hobby, such as GM engineers who were the visionaries behind the cars you love, club leaders who make it their mission to bring people to the event each year, Corvette dignitaries and special guests from throughout the Corvette world. Receiving a Celebrity Choice award is a true honor when a celebrity is selecting your car from a Fun Field filled with beautiful Corvettes representing all generations. The choice is theirs alone and can be for any reason- the color, your story, the year. The choice is the car that speaks to them on a personal level rather than traditional judging, as there is no point scoring. 

Celebrity Choice selections will start on Friday at 10AM and runs through Saturday at 1PM. All Corvettes at Carlisle registered Fun Field participants are eligible to be selected as a celebrity choice winner. 
If your car is chosen as a winner, the Celebrity will place a sticker on your windshield and you will be eligible to participate in the Awards Parade in front of the stage. During the parade, your name will be announced as you pull up to the stage to take a picture with the Miller family. The parade is a great photo-op for family and friends. A photographer will be taking pictures of each car as it drives through the parade. Don’t miss this opportunity to show the world your Celebrity Choice!

If you cannot attend the parade, your award can be picked up throughout the weekend at Guest Services (see event guide for times). After the show you may pick up your award during regular business hours at the fairgrounds or we will ship awards for $20.

Ship My Award                 View the Winners List

Corvette owners, you now have a chance to showcase just what your ride sounds like in a standalone environment. Forget about revving your engine just to turn heads, now you’re on the go and all eyes are on you Thursday, Friday and Saturday as part of Corvettes at Carlisle! Don't miss the competition as Corvettes will start in a line on the east side of the grounds near the pavilion/Gate 6 and roar as they accelerate up the hill to the north side of the grounds. This will also be judged but take note, the best overall sound will take home the prize, not necessarily the loudest.

The contest consists of three rounds, with each round hosting a maximum of 10 Corvettes. Entrants are accepted for sign-up on a first come first served basis and we do expect each round to be filled so please sign up early in Guest Services. From the three rounds we will select a number of cars to move on to the finale on Saturday. The list of who qualified for the finale will be posted on Saturday at Guest Services near the Grandstand. You must participate in a qualifying round to have a chance to participate in the finale!

The Exhaust Competition is FREE but you MUST be a registered Fun Field participant to be eligible to compete! Again, sign up in Guest Services starting Thursday at 7 AM. You may only sign-up for one qualifying round!

The NCRS Gallery's purpose is to present an ever-changing unique Corvette collection in a true gallery exhibit format. This enables non-NCRS members to have a better understanding of the National Corvette Restorers Society and the group’s goals and purposes. The collection is made up of select Corvettes representing many NCRS Judging Classes, Duntov Mark of Excellence Award® winners, McLellan Mark of Excellence Award® winners, NCRS-Chevrolet Bowtie Award® recipients for Preservation Excellence, American Heritage Award® recipients, and Sportsman Award® Corvettes.

National Corvette Restorers Society

On Saturday at noon, we would like for all drivers near their Corvettes to start their engines and give them a good rev for 15 seconds in tribute to Chip Miller (co-founder of Carlisle Events) and all of our other Corvette friends that have passed, followed by a brief moment of silence.

Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation

When you bring your kids to this year's Corvettes at Carlisle, there will be different things they can participate in at the show! Check them out below: 

Kid's Goody Bag- Available for pickup at Guest Services for kids 12 and under! Parents will receive a goody bag coupon for each kid when they pick up their Showfield Goody Bag or when coming in with a spectator admission ticket. Some goodies within the bag are a coloring book, free cup with a coupon for a free drink at the food court and much more! Limit one per child, child must be present.

RC Car Giveaway & Kids Cash Grab- Kids 12 and under can sign-up to potentially win an RC Car! When signing up for the giveaway, they are also eligible to be chosen for the Kid's Cash Grab. The Giveaway sign-up is located in Guest Services. Winners of the RC Car & kids selected for the Cash Grab will be contacted via phone!

Kids Choice Award- Kids can cast a vote for their favorite car within Building T and the owner of the car will get an award!

More Kids at Carlisle Information

We are happy to introduce CarShowGear.com—your go-to spot for year-round Carlisle Events merchandise! Brought to you by our exclusive Merchandise Partner, Green Mountain Monogram. Dive into a collection of premium gear celebrating all things Carlisle Events! From comfy apparel to past event t-shirts to must-have collectibles, it's the perfect way to stay connected to Carlisle Events all year.

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Corvettes at Carlisle welcomes our sponsors and partners, where the industries best companies share their passion for automobiles with enthusiasts. Learn more about our sponsors and how they can help you!

JJ Best Banc & Company - Offering financing opportunities for your next collector car. 

Coker Tire - Coker Tire is known around the world for manufacturing wide whitewall tires for classic cars.

E5 Wheels LLC - E5, short for Element 5, is a passionate and dedicated wheel company that specializes exclusively in crafting high-quality wheels for Corvettes.

Vette Lights - When buying from Vette Lights, you not only receive an outstanding product, you also receive a contact with experience in everything sold on the website.

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Get ready for a seamless event experience by purchasing your tickets online! Buying tickets online means saving both time and money, so you can focus on enjoying the event.

With just a few clicks, your tickets will be sent straight to your phone, making entry a breeze. Skip the ticket lines—our gate staff will scan your mobile ticket, and you’ll be on your way to an unforgettable day.

Choose from a variety of ticket options to fit your plans:

• Single-Day Spectator Tickets
• Event Passes
• Spectator Ticket & General Parking Packages
• Season Passes for All Carlisle Events

Don’t wait—secure your tickets today at CarlisleTickets.com and enjoy the convenience and savings of planning ahead!

Buy Tickets, Event Passes or a Season Pass  

Please Note: The option to purchase your tickets at the event is still available to you, but you will be paying full price. 

A $5 off discount will be applied for active, reserve or retired military members who purchase a single day spectator admission ticket in person at the Fairgrounds. The $5 off savings is offered for service members who show a valid military ID when purchasing and is for only the ID holder and their single day admission. This discount is available for in person purchase only to any Carlisle Events hosted show during the current season.

We truly thank those that are currently serving and for those that have served for us!

Read the Spectator Rules

Have you ever walked the grounds at Carlisle, lost beyond belief and wondering where your favorite show cars are, or how to find that vendor you’re looking for? Carlisle Events has figured out a way to solve your navigational challenges via the Carlisle Events app. Available for free download on the App Store and Google Play, the app is your on the go tool kit for all things Carlisle Events! Find vendors, check out the event schedule, interact on social media, buy tickets, get directions and review the event guide! Know before you go and with this app, you’ll never be lost at your car show of choice again! 

Carlisle Events App (Apple Devices)  Carlisle Events App (Android Devices)

Thanks to Scootaround, the exclusive scooter and wheelchair rental service for Carlisle Events, you can rent mobility scooters & wheelchairs for the event. Scootaround allows you to reserve your scooter in advance online or by calling 1-888-441-7575. The only way to guarantee scooter availability is to reserve online prior to the event! 

Please Note: Online reservations close the Friday before the event week. 

Carlisle Events hasn’t forgotten that sometimes it’s nice to take a break from automotive shopping.  Join our amazing vendors and artisans selling items such as handmade crafts, jewelry and accessories, kitchen must-haves, unique clothing, treats to temp you, scents to relax you, beauty products and so much more!  Done shopping? The tent is also home to some incredibly, and often tasty, seminars and special services offered by the vendors. Refer to the Event Guide for the official location (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Event Guide     

The Carlisle PA Fairgrounds is a large footprint that can be a challenge at times, even for the most experienced attendee. 82 acres, 16+ miles of paved roadway, vendors and cars everywhere…it’s easy to understand how you may start wondering to yourself “where did I see that part or car I want to buy?” “How do I get my purchase from its space to my truck?” “How am I going to do this?” 

Never fear, because we’ve compiled a helpful list of ways that enhance your on-site experience at Carlisle! Thanks for joining us and enjoy your time at the show!

1. BRING CASH - The more the better. It’s hard to negotiate a deal without being able to pay.
2. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES - It’s a lot of walking.
3. SUN BLOCK/DRINK LIQUIDS - You’ll be in the sun all day. It’s important to protect yourself and stay hydrated, especially if your weekend outdoors is your first prolonged exposure to the sun for the year.
4. REMEMBER THE SPACE - Take a picture of the space location or write it down. Every space at Carlisle has a disk to designate the space. Look down and you’ll see the space marker. Write down the letter and number. Don’t try to remember the space or the surrounding area. You’ll spend the rest of the day looking for it.
5. COME EARLY - Rare parts and great deals typically happen for the first person to find them. Set up day(s) and the first day of the event are for the serious shoppers.
6. ACT FAST - If you see a great deal, grab it. If you plan to come back later, it will probably be gone.
7. NEGOTIATE - It’s a flea market so don’t be afraid to make a REASONABLE offer.
8. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED - Chances are good that you will find something you weren’t planning to find, so keep your eyes open.
9. LOOK EVERYWHERE - Even if you are looking for parts for your brand of vehicle, don’t walk past the vendor selling parts for other models or generations just because you assume there’s no way the vendor has what you want. Give their space a look too. They might not only have it, it may be cheap since it’s not what they typically sell.
10. USE THE CARLISLE EVENTS APP - Use the FREE Carlisle Events app to easily find your way back to a vendor (if you know the row and space). You can also use it to check activity schedules, register for other events, connect with fellow enthusiasts via social media, browse a digital copy of the event guide and more.
11. STAY LATE – There are always deals at Carlisle, but sometimes the best ones happen early on day 1 of a show, or late on its final day. Vendors are typically more willing to negotiate when they are packing up – especially large items.
12. BRING A SHOPPING LIST - Our memories aren’t as good as we think. Write it down. You can even make a list on your phone. Take pictures of what you need.
13. BRING A BAG, CART, ETC. - Parts will get heavy so have a way to carry your purchases. Ask the seller if you can leave heavy parts until later.
14. HAVE IT HAULED - Carlisle Events offers FREE* parts hauling. Keep that in mind if you’re looking at an engine, transmission, truck bed, etc.
15. FREE TAXI SERVICE – Need to get from point A to point B but don’t feel like walking it? Carlisle Events offers a FREE* taxi service. Dial 717-960-6429 to secure a ride. 
16. ASK! - If someone has parts for a vehicle but not the ones you need, ask if the seller has it. It might still be in his truck or at home. Even if he doesn’t, he might know someone who does.
17. KNOW THE VALUE - Do some homework on the parts you’re looking for so you know if the price is a good deal.
18. AVOID THE CROWDS - When you arrive, go to an out-of-the-way area to start rather than following the herd.
19. WALK IT ALL - Don’t miss any rows. The Carlisle Fairgrounds isn’t a perfect grid so make sure you hit every row and space.
20. ADVERTISE - Wear a hat, shirt or signboard that spotlights what you’re looking for.  It just might create a conversation, especially if what you’re searching for is obscure and/or rare. 

*While parts hauling and taxi service are free, donations are graciously accepted.  Donated money goes directly to the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation. 

Are you looking for some items that you may have seen at the event? Well, we may have you covered on our eBay store, Carlisle Overstock! Here we list any "extras" that were available at the events. Items range from special display banners and license plates to unique show diecast and stickers! You never know what you may find...

Carlisle Overstock eBay Store