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Dragging, Hauling and Crushing: The 2008 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals was a Smash Hit in All Aspects of the Truck Hobby Dragging, Hauling and Crushing: The 2008 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals was a Smash Hit in All Aspects of the Truck Hobby
Monday, August 11, 2008

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals provided a weekend of frame-dragging, load- hauling, car-crushing action for fans of all varieties of trucks. The All-Truck Nationals was held August 8-10 at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds. Everything from big rigs to minis including 4x4s, pick-ups, customs and classics were displayed, judged and most of all enjoyed by the thousands of spectators that came through the gates. Many truck enthus . . . read more



The 2008 Carlisle Bike Fest rumbled through the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds with two-wheeled excitement throughout the weekend. The 2008 Carlisle Bike Fest rumbled through the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds with two-wheeled excitement throughout the weekend.
Friday, August 08, 2008

CARLISLE, PA – “Bikes, Bands, Stunt Shows and Giveaways” was the slogan for the 2008 Carlisle Bike Fest and that is exactly what was delivered at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds to fans of two-wheeled excitement throughout the weekend of July 25-27. The first priority was the bikes and there was no shortage with thousands on the Fairgrounds of all makes and models. Harley-Davidson was well represented as usual but it was the other V-twins, chop . . . read more



The 2008 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals Trucks Back to the Carlisle Fairgrounds The 2008 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals Trucks Back to the Carlisle Fairgrounds
Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Something for All Members of the Truck Family

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals provides a weekend of four-wheeled fun for truck fans that see their trucks as a part of the family. August 8-10 at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds everything from big rigs to minis including 4x4s, pick-ups, customs and classics will be on display. In addition to the awesome and diverse gathering of trucks, the All-Truck Nationals is a show that will be so jam-packed with competitions, shows, mo . . . read more



Bikes, Bands and Shows – The 2008 Carlisle Bike Fest Rides to the Carlisle Fairgrounds Bikes, Bands and Shows – The 2008 Carlisle Bike Fest Rides to the Carlisle Fairgrounds
Tuesday, July 08, 2008

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Carlisle Bike Fest is the best ticket on the East Coast for fans of everything on two wheels. Stunt shows, bands, vendors, food and drinks and special guests will be packed into one weekend at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle Pennsylvania on July 25-27. Bikers from all over the East Coast will leave their trailers at home and enjoy the scenic rides throughout Central PA, on their way to the show. The Carlisle Bike . . . read more



Mopar-Lovers travel from all over the world for the 2008 Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals Mopar-Lovers travel from all over the world for the 2008 Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals
Monday, July 07, 2008

CARLISLE, PA – The Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals is a Mopar-lover’s paradise with attendees converging on the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA from all over the world on July 11-13. This weekend-long event crosses all eras of the Chrysler marquee; from classic to muscle - Chrysler, Dodge Jeep and Plymouth vehicles and their fans will be in attendance. A very special guest to the Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals this year is Mopar enthusi . . . read more



Carlisle Events Offers a Sneak Peek at the 2008 Corvettes at Carlisle Giveaway Corvette Carlisle Events Offers a Sneak Peek at the 2008 Corvettes at Carlisle Giveaway Corvette
Wednesday, July 02, 2008

On Sunday August 24th at the 2008 Corvettes at Carlisle at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds a 1996 Collector Edition Corvette sponsored by Corvette Mike will be given away to one lucky attendee. This particular Corvette is special, rare and valuable for many reasons: 1996 was the last year of the C4 Corvette, the Collector Edition adds style and value to the Corvette with Sebring Silver paint, special trim and interior and ZR1 style 17-inch wheels pa . . . read more



Fords Stampede Carlisle at the World’s Largest All-Ford Gathering Fords Stampede Carlisle at the World’s Largest All-Ford Gathering
Wednesday, June 11, 2008

CARLISLE, PA – During the weekend of June 6th-8th the world’s largest all-Ford event once again gave its true blue fans an unmatched gathering of spectacular cars and displays. Despite a heat wave that brought with it record temperatures and humidity to the east coast, blue oval enthusiasts came out en masse to the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA to take in the best from Ford, Lincoln and Mercury. If you have never been to a car show a . . . read more



Jon Runyan featured at 2008 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals Jon Runyan featured at 2008 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals
Sunday, June 01, 2008

Saturday from 12 - 2pm at The Carlisle Store

CARLISLE, PA – The largest All-Ford gathering in the world will be taking place on June 6-8, at the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle Pennsylvania. The 14th annual Carlisle All-Ford Nationals will include activities, new and classic show car displays, seminars, food vendors, and an atmosphere for the entire family to enjoy. This year the Carlisle All-Ford Nationals welcomes two special additions to an already exciting and action packed . . . read more



2008 Carlisle All-GM Nationals - June 20 - 22, 2008 2008 Carlisle All-GM Nationals - June 20 - 22, 2008
Friday, May 30, 2008

Celebrates 100 years of General Motors and Much More

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Carlisle All-GM Nationals will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of America’s largest carmaker: General Motors. New and old, cars and trucks, the entire GM family will be on display to commemorate the monumental anniversary. General Motors will display a historical assembly of Impalas, Camaros and concept vehicles straight for the GM Heritage Collection. This is a unique opportunity to see some very special and valuable v . . . read more



The 2008 Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals The 2008 Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals
Sunday, May 18, 2008

Around the World and Back to Their Own Garage, All in One Weekend.

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals took place this past weekend, at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. The event celebrated two different car hobbies which at first don’t seem to mesh, but once you take in the atmosphere and the hierarchy of the show the combination makes a lot of sense. On the Import side of the showfield caters to cars from around the world, categorized by country of origin. This . . . read more



2008 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals 2008 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals
Thursday, May 15, 2008

The Largest Ford Gathering in the World

CARLISLE, PA – The largest all Ford gathering in the world will be taking place on June 6-8, at the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle Pennsylvania. The 14th annual Carlisle All-Ford Nationals is a show devoted to all things from Ford Motor Company. Thousands of Ford and Lincoln-Mercury enthusiasts will travel from across the country to show off their cars, meet with people who share the same love for the blue oval, and shop the many ca . . . read more



Despite the Weather, Enthusiasts Flocked to the 2008 Carlisle Performance & Style Show Despite the Weather, Enthusiasts Flocked to the 2008 Carlisle Performance & Style Show
Tuesday, May 13, 2008

CARLISLE, PA – The Carlisle Performance & Style show this past weekend could not be stopped by cold and wet weather. Braving the conditions, car enthusiasts traveled from around the country to the Carlisle Pennsylvania Fairgrounds to check out their favorite compacts, VIP luxury sedans, SUV’s, body-dropped trucks, donks, race cars, drift cars and everything in between. With an estimated 25,000 people in attendance, providing a clean and safe . . . read more



Spring Carlisle Brings Over 95,000 Visitors to the Fairgrounds for More Than Just Cars Spring Carlisle Brings Over 95,000 Visitors to the Fairgrounds for More Than Just Cars
Wednesday, April 30, 2008

CARLISLE, PA – As spring makes its way through the mountains of Central Pennsylvania with it comes the typical sights, sounds, aromas and tastes of the season. The first vision of spring in the area is the abundance of people making their way through the Carlisle Fairgrounds. However, abundance may be an understatement for the 95,000 visitors that migrate to the region this time of year; ocean is a more accurate description. They have come t . . . read more



America’s Automotive Hometown is Preparing for Spring America’s Automotive Hometown is Preparing for Spring
Thursday, April 10, 2008

Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet

CARLISLE, PA – The Carlisle Events group has been preparing for the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet since May of last year. April 23rd-27th will mark the 31st year of this annual gathering, the largest of its kind. Spring Carlisle has become more than a destination for automotive enthusiasts and collector car hobbyists; many people have made this a family getaway. This is because the annual event will not only contain all the great ite . . . read more



Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals Celebrates Great Britain Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals Celebrates Great Britain
Thursday, March 27, 2008

CARLISLE, PA – Fans of all imports won’t want to miss the Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds May 16-18, but the focus this year will be on cars from “across the pond.” For 2008, Carlisle Events has decided to feature all British cars rather than just one manufacturer. There will be more MGs, Triumphs, Jags, Austin Healeys, TVRs, Minis and Land Rovers than ever before. B . . . read more



Experience Carlisle Performance & Style Experience Carlisle Performance & Style
Thursday, March 27, 2008

CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Performance & Style, at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds May 9-11, will satisfy your need for speed and provide an outlet for those seeking the very best custom compacts, VIP luxury sedans, SUV’s, body-dropped trucks, donks, race cars, drift cars and everything in-between. Featured indoor displays include the StreetGlow ICE House, the new VIP Lane and Club Carlisle where you’ll find the top . . . read more



Carlisle Events partners with Brickel’s Racing Collectibles
Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Carlisle, PA - Carlisle Events recently announced a new business partnership with Brickel’s Racing Collectibles. Brickel’s will manage all on-site and online sales of the Carlisle Events apparel, gear and collectibles through traditional retail at a new location on the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds as well as through an established e-commerce system on CarlisleEvents.com. This relationship has been developing for some time and w . . . read more



Corvette Fever Hits Carlisle
Friday, February 15, 2008

CARLISLE, PA – The 2008 Corvettes at Carlisle celebrates 55 years of America’s favorite sports car on Aug. 22-24 at the world-famous Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds. This 27th annual event is going to capture the excitement that is experienced by all Corvette owners and provide a weekend of activities for the whole family. One of this year’s highlights is the American flag aerial display of Corvettes. Red, white and . . . read more



Consignment Fees Have Been Lifted
Monday, February 04, 2008

Carlisle, PA – Carlisle Auctions has recently announced that they will waive the general consignment fee for the 2008 Spring, Corvette and Fall Auctions. This change to the auction business structure will be an industry first. Consignment fees have always been in place to protect the company from reserve auctions. With the recent emergence of collector car auctions for the public and the widespread notoriety from television coverage, . . . read more



Corvettes Show Strength for Chip Miller
Monday, November 19, 2007

Corvette Gathering Benefits Amyloidosis Awareness

CARLISLE, PA – The 1st Annual Corvettes for Chip event took place this past Sunday, November 11th in historic Kennett Square, PA. The Corvette Club of Northern Delaware and the Keystone State Corvette Club co-hosted the event with all proceeds being donated to the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation. The Chip Miller Charitable Foundation was formed to raise money for the research, education and awareness of amyloidosis, a disease that to . . . read more



Carlisle Events Announces New Marketing Director
Wednesday, November 14, 2007

CARLISLE, PA. – The management team at Carlisle Events announced recently the hiring of Michael Cornfield as their Senior Director of Marketing. Michael Cornfield, a native of the Philadelphia area, joins the Carlisle Events team after spending several years as the Marketing Manager at Mini USA, a division of BMW of North America, LLC. With Mini USA, Mr. Cornfield was responsible for guiding the development of an award-winning inte . . . read more



Corvettes Invaded Carlisle
Tuesday, August 28, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – The 26th annual Corvettes at Carlisle was a huge success this past weekend at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. There was an awesome display of Corvette fever throughout the grounds. Guests saw Corvettes from every era. General Motors brought some rarely seen Corvettes from their fabled Heritage collection to the annual August gathering. The special Corvettes included a 1993 40th Anniversary Maroon ZR-1, a ’91 Gray Corvett . . . read more



CARLISLE IS A TRUCK LOVER’S PARADISE
Friday, August 10, 2007

The Carlisle All-Truck Nationals were a huge success this past weekend. The weather was great and everyone had a great time. To view winners of the judged events go to the Truck page on our web site. http://carsatcarlisle.com/truck/details.asp Be at Carlisle NEXT YEAR for the most spectacular entertainment a truck lover could possibly want…August 8-10, 2008! Carlisle Events staff encourages show attendees to fill out the after-event . . . read more



Carlisle Events Announces New Hire
Sunday, August 05, 2007

New IT/Web Professional Joins Carlisle Team

CARLISLE, PA. – The management team at Carlisle Events announced recently the hiring of Christopher Hann as the firm’s IT/Web Professional. Carlisle Events puts a strong emphasis on driving spectators, vendors, and show participants to its website for information. Christopher Hann, a native of Chambersburg, joins Carlisle Events after four years with Global Data Consultants, where he served as the Manager of Creative Services ov . . . read more



A SEA OF TWO WHEELS AND CHROME CAME TO CARLISLE
Wednesday, July 25, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – What a Great Summer Bike Fest! Carlisle Fairgrounds became a sea of chrome and two-wheeled excitement during Carlisle Summer Bike Fest. You could just feel the excitement and the thunderous rumble of thousands of motorcycles making the trek to Carlisle. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR NEXT YEAR’S BIKE FEST – July 25-27, 2008 Swap Meet, Vendors, Showfield, Mfg. Midway, and the Appalachian Harley-Davidso . . . read more



Corvettes at Carlisle Attracts Some Rare Cars
Monday, July 16, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – Thousands of Corvettes will make their way to Carlisle, Pennsylvania to attend the world’s largest gathering of Corvettes August 24-26, 2007 at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Corvettes at Carlisle is always a special show for Corvette aficionados and the Carlisle Events staff as well, but this year promises to be even bigger and better. General Motors just announced that it is planning to bring some rarely seen Corvette . . . read more



MOPAR MADNESS MAKES ANNUAL VISIT TO CARLISLE
Wednesday, July 11, 2007

The Carlisle Pennsylvania Fairgrounds was a Mopar lover’s paradise this past weekend as a sea of spectators and fans of Chrysler products descended upon central Pennsylvania. Great weather and some fine displays and show cars brought record crowds to the fairgrounds. Don’t miss next year’s All-Chrysler Nationals – July 11-13, 2008. Our shows are for the spectator, Carlisle Events asks attendees to give some feedback by . . . read more



FORDS TAKE OVER CARLISLE
Tuesday, June 05, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – Whether they came to see the anniversary of The Deuce, Edsel, Ranchero or Cougar or to chat with Huggy Bear of Starsky & Hutch renown or to check out the first-time Ford Motor Company Test Drives, Blue Oval fans were not disappointed this past weekend at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Rick Markko, the Ford Event Manager, was pleased with the way the show unfolded and commented “Carlisle Events would like to hear your . . . read more



PERFORMANCE & STYLE A BIG HIT
Monday, May 07, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – Fans of aftermarket customizations, In-Car Entertainment (ICE) buffs and folks who just enjoy beautiful cars came to Carlisle in droves this past weekend. They saw some great tricked out cars and entertainment, and also enjoyed a beautiful Central Pennsylvania spring weekend. The attendees were treated to some thrilling entertainment provided by The Starboyz motorcycle stunt team that performs exciting “don’t . . . read more



Spring Carlisle a Big Success
Wednesday, April 25, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – Spring Carlisle was a huge hit and even brought great weather which is quite unusual for this particular event. More than 100,000 people visited the Carlisle (Pa.) Fairgrounds on April 18-22 to see the thousands of vendors selling all sorts of automotive parts, accessories and memorabilia and to shop in the car corral among thousands of vehicles. During Spring Carlisle, the Borough of Carlisle becomes Pennsylvania’s 4t . . . read more



FORD INTERCEPTOR CONCEPT COMES TO CARLISLE IN JUNE
Friday, March 16, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – Ford officials announced recently that its Interceptor Concept car will be on display at the Carlisle All-Ford Nationals on June 1-3, 2007. Ford describes their new concept vehicle, “The Ford Interceptor celebrates the best of American muscle, combining ‘Built Ford Tough’ attitude with the sporty elegance of Ford’s iconic ‘60s sedans.” Under the hood, the Interceptor touts a Ford Racin . . . read more



SPRING CARLISLE COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION JUST SIX WEEKS AWAY
Friday, March 09, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – After a successful inaugural auction season that saw more than 500 cars cross the block in 2006, Carlisle Events is back with an exciting assortment of auction cars in 2007. Last year’s auction vehicles had a combined total value of more than $16 million, and buyers and sellers came from as far away as the West Coast and Florida to join the two gatherings. Beginning with the Spring Auction, April 20-21, and culminat . . . read more



Camaro Convertible Concept Comes to Carlisle - June 22-24
Tuesday, March 06, 2007

GM Puts the Top Down on Camaro Excitement

CARLISLE, Pa. – General Motors announced today that the exciting, new Camaro convertible concept car will be on display at the Carlisle All-GM Nationals June 22-24, 2007. The Camaro Coupe concept was the star of the ’06 GM Nationals; GM literally blew the top off it and it appears that fans will be flocking in droves to see the new convertible. Rick Markko, Event Planner for the Carlisle GM show predicts, “I’m really excit . . . read more



ALL-FORD NATIONALS COME TO CARLISLE IN JUNE
Monday, March 05, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – The 2007 Carlisle All-Ford Nationals come to the Carlisle Pennsylvania Fairgrounds June 1-3. The 13th annual Blue Oval event brings with it lots of excitement, great cars and interesting personalities. 2007 is the 40th anniversary of the legendary Mercury Cougar. Fans won’t want to miss this fine exhibit of some of the nicest cars to ever come out of Detroit. Event manager Rick Markko noted that “We are looki . . . read more



CORVETTES AT CARLISLE: CHIP’S CHOICE TO FEATURE GM COVER CARS
Friday, March 02, 2007

Corvettes at Carlisle Looking For Choice Invitationals

CARLISLE, Pa. – Corvettes at Carlisle, the largest Corvette event in America, celebrates its 26th consecutive year at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, August 24-26. Founded by Chip Miller in 1981, the annual Corvette extravaganza is a complete weekend full of entertainment, education, vendors, activities and even a parade. In 1990, Miller created a showcase of cars that displayed his personal favorites, or a theme of cars limited to a few . . . read more



CARLISLE’S GOT STYLE…PERFORMANCE & STYLE, THAT IS
Monday, February 19, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – Carlisle Performance & Style returns to the Carlisle Fairgrounds on May 4-6, 2007. It’s Carlisle’s first specialty show of the season and it will be special. Performance & Style is designed to introduce the latest trends in customization, tuning and in-car entertainment to enthusiasts of all ages. Visitors will see show-quality compacts, modified trucks, SUVs and high-end luxury sedans, awesome tuner c . . . read more



CARLISLE IMPORT-KIT/REPLICAR NATIONALS FEATURES VOLVO
Thursday, February 15, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – The largest kit car gathering in the United States joins thousands of imports ranging from vintage to brand new in this fun show. The Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar show will take place at the Carlisle, Pennsylvania fairgrounds on May 18-20. The focus of the import side of the show this year will be on our friends from Sweden…Volvo. Translated to English, Volvo means “I roll.” This Scandinavian favorite wi . . . read more



ALL IN THE FAMILY…THE CARLISLE FAMILY, THAT IS
Monday, February 05, 2007

The Business Will Stay in the Miller Families

CARLISLE, Pa. – Chip Miller, co-founder of Carlisle Events, had a favorite saying, “Life is Good.” His son Lance has carried on that tradition, and it appears he will continue to carry on a lot more at Carlisle Events with his long- time friend and companion Bill Miller III. In a recent employee meeting, Bill Miller, Jr., announced that Lance Miller and Bill Miller III, his son, will continue in their respective families’ . . . read more



CARLISLE EVENTS EXPANDS STAFF
Wednesday, January 24, 2007

CARLISLE, PA – Carlisle Events recently added five new employees to their full-time staff. Carlisle Events is the world’s largest producer of car, truck and motorcycle entertainment for the entire family. Carlisle Events produces 10 automotive shows each season at the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Richard Markko recently relocated from the Cleveland, Ohio area to join the Carlisle Events team as an Event M . . . read more



“BIG DADDY” DON GARLITS TO VISIT CARLISLE
Tuesday, January 16, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – Don Garlits, the Big Daddy of drag racing renown, will be visiting Carlisle at the All-Chrysler Nationals on July 6-8. Garlits has been dubbed the “King of Dragsters,” and could be considered the patriarch of Top Fuel Drag Racing. In his storied career, Garlits accumulated 144 national event wins. Some of his highlights include winning the prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals a record 8 times; he has 17 World Champion . . . read more



$40,000 Contribution Made to the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation
Tuesday, January 16, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – In a moving ceremony Sunday evening at Barrett-Jackson’s opening event, Lance Miller, son of Chip Miller, accepted a $40,000 contribution from ProTeam Corvette to The Chip Miller Charitable Foundation. Chip Miller was one of the founders of Carlisle Events, and an ambassador and leader in the collector car hobby. His special passion was his love of the Corvette and is recognized as one of the leaders in the Corvette ho . . . read more



SPRING IN CARLISLE
Thursday, January 11, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – Don’t miss the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral, April 18-22, at the Carlisle (Pa.) Fairgrounds. Admission is $9 daily Wednesday through Saturday and $5 on Sunday, or purchase a 5-day pass for only $25. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Call (717) 243-7855 or visit www.carlisleevents.com for more information. Guests at Spring Carlisle will see a wide variety of automotive accessories, par . . . read more



Carlisle Collector Car Auctions 2007 - Real Cars, Real Prices
Thursday, January 11, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – Following on the heels of two successful auctions in 2006, Carlisle Events will present the second annual Spring Carlisle Auction, April 20-21 at the Carlisle Expo Center, one block from the storied Carlisle (PA) Fairgrounds. Accompanying the 31st annual Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral, April 18-22, the Carlisle Auction, showcases antique, collector and special-interest vehicles. More than 250 vehicles . . . read more



Carlisle 2007...Bigger and Better
Thursday, January 04, 2007

CARLISLE, Pa. – Carlisle Events is going the extra mile this year, in its effort to maintain its standard of delivering the best car, truck and bike shows in the world. The shows keep growing, with more than half-a-million guests expected to attend the 2007 events. Don’t miss any of the excitement! Call (717) 243-7855 or visit www.carlisleevents.com for more information. The Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & . . . read more



Carlisle Wraps Up Season with Fall Carlisle and Collector Car Auction
Wednesday, October 04, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – Carlisle Fairgrounds became one of Pennsylvania’s largest cities during the final event of Carlisle Events 33rd season. The annual Fall Swap Meet and Car Corral and the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction attracted a sea of spectators that in total triple the size of the greater Carlisle area. Fall Carlisle’s attendance was on a par with last year. The car corral attracted 1,668 vendors and 6,476 swap meet sp . . . read more



Corvettes at Carlisle is a Big Hit
Tuesday, August 29, 2006

Carlisle was awash in a sea of fiberglass at the 25th Annual Corvettes at Carlisle on the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds this weekend. More than 6,000 Corvettes of all years, body styles and colors attended the largest annual three-day gathering of Corvettes in the world. The showfield alone was populated with more than 2,700 Corvettes, plus a full car corral and tens of thousands of spectators. A bevy of blue-and-white Corvettes made up the 10- . . . read more



Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction - Real Cars, Real Prices
Thursday, August 10, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. 1C Most car enthusiasts are aware that Carlisle Events has been producing the most exciting automotive shows in America for 33 years. This year, the presenter of collector car, truck, and motorcycle events has launched an exciting new venture: high-end collector car auctions featuring antique, collector and special interest vehicles, held in conjunction with its Spring and Fall automotive swap meets. The Fall Auction will take . . . read more



Trucks, Trucks and More Trucks
Monday, August 07, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – If you are a truck lover and weren’t in Carlisle this weekend for the Carlisle All-Truck Nationals at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, you missed out on a great opportunity to see just about every kind of truck there is. They ranged from the big, big rigs, to monster trucks, classics, off-roads and plenty of after-market modifieds with sky scraping lifts and ground hugging lows. The weather was perfect and brought out record . . . read more



PA Home Gameroom Show Tilts Interest in Carlisle
Monday, July 31, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – After 33 years of producing the most exciting automotive shows in America, Carlisle Events is launching an exciting new venture at its new $2 million Carlisle Expo Center, located just 1 block from the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds, home of Carlisle Events and its automotive show productions. The new event is not as unrelated to the car show genre as one might think … it is the inaugural PA Home Gameroom Show, O . . . read more



Motorcycle Enthusiasts Roll Into Carlisle Summer Bike Fest
Wednesday, July 26, 2006

The thunder of motorcycles could be heard all weekend long as thousands of bikes of all varieties and vintages rolled into the 5th Annual Carlisle Summer Bike Fest at the Carlisle Fairgrounds. Vendors of parts, accessories, memorabilia and apparel sold everything a motorcyclist could want. Additionally, three local Harley-Davidson dealerships set up a huge Harley-Davidson dealer mall. Russell Mitchell of Exile Cycles, and host of the Build o . . . read more



MOPAR FANS FLOCK TO CARLISLE TO SEE CHALLENGER
Friday, July 14, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – Mopar fans flocked from across the country this past weekend to join the fun at the Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals. It was a perfect summer weekend for one of Carlisle’s biggest and best automotive shows. Arguably the largest attraction for fans this weekend was the unveiling of the much sought-after Challenger concept car. DaimlerChrysler officials at the show in Carlisle announced that they were taking the popula . . . read more



CARLISLE SUMMER BIKE FEST IS TWO-WHEEL PARADISE
Friday, July 07, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – Excitement thunders through the gates of the Carlisle Fairgrounds July 21-23 as a parade of two-wheelers attend for the 5th Annual Summer Bike Fest. A sea of motorcycles and riders will take over the 82-acre fairgrounds for three days of fun, thrills and entertainment. One-of-a-kind sport bikes, custom bikes, classics, choppers, touring bikes and more will be among thousands of motorcycles that overflow the show field. Hundr . . . read more



Camaro Concept Car a Huge Hit at All-GM Nationals
Monday, June 26, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – Muscle cars were the main attraction at this year’s Carlisle All-GM Nationals at the famous Carlisle Fairgrounds. Whether you are a died-in-the-wool Camaro fanatic, a GTO enthusiast or just a die-hard GM fan, you saw it all at this weekend’s GM show. Cars from all marques and eras joined the General in putting their best wheel forward. The biggest draw of the weekend was the appearance of the much-sought-after . . . read more



Carlisle All-Ford Nationals is a Real Crowd-pleaser
Tuesday, June 06, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – Whether you came to the All-Ford Nationals to see your favorite Bronco during the 40th Bronco anniversary, or to see the new GT 500 on display or to bring your own car to a packed show field, the June 2-4 event was a huge success. The all-Ford weekend was loaded with plenty to see and do. The biggest show-stopper of the weekend was the touching reunion between former drag racing legend Al Eckstrand and Chief Mustang Engin . . . read more



CORVETTES AT CARLISLE Roll in August 25-27
Tuesday, June 06, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – The American love affair with the Corvette is legendary...Carlisle’s is permanent...every August. This year, Corvettes at Carlisle rolls in on August 25-27 for the annual meeting at the 82-acre Carlisle Fairgrounds. Carlisle is the largest gathering of Corvettes in the world. This three-day meet draws over 5,000 Corvettes to Carlisle. The show field alone is more than 2,500 vettes. In addition, some 3,500 spaces are de . . . read more



CARLISLE ALL-TRUCK NATIONALS - AUGUST 4-6, 2006
Thursday, May 18, 2006

We call it CARLISLE ALL-TRUCK NATIONALS FOR A REASON…IT IS ALL TRUCKS! Carlisle is the home to more than 1,500 trucks August 4-6. Everything from big rigs, 4x4s, minis and classics. They come custom or bone stock. You’ll see vintage trucks and you’ll see brand new ones. There’s truly something for everyone. If you’re going to attend a Truck show this summer, Carlisle is the place to be. It is by f . . . read more



Carlisle is Two-Wheel Paradise - July 21-23
Monday, May 15, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – Excitement thunders through the gates of the Carlisle Fairgrounds July 21-23 as a parade of two-wheelers attend for the 5th Annual Summer Bike Fest. A sea of motorcycles and riders will take over the 82-acre fairgrounds for three days of fun, thrills and entertainment. One-of-a-kind sport bikes, custom bikes, classics, choppers, touring bikes and more will be among thousands of motorcycles that overflows the show field. Hund . . . read more



Performance & Style Beauty, Burnout and Wings Contest Winners
Monday, May 08, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – Chicken wings, bikinis and burnouts don’t have a lot in common in most circles, but at the inaugural Performance & Style show this weekend at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, they played to a full-house. The show began with a contest of who could eat 25 buffalo wings the fastest. Tyler Hopkins of Marysville, PA ate the wings in record time. “I was hungry and the wings were excellent,” quipped Hopkins. The wing . . . read more



Carlisle Events Announces Auction Success
Monday, May 01, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – Spring in Carlisle brings to mind thoughts of the huge Spring Swap meet where innumerable hobbyists, cars, parts, auto accessories and vendors intermingle at the world’s largest collector car swap meet. Yes, Carlisle celebrated the Spring ritual again this year, but right along side, a new event took life at this year’s spring meet…the Carlisle Collector Car Auction. The Carlisle Collector Car Auction t . . . read more



Carlisle Shows to Air Nationally on SPEED May 10 & 17at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – Officials at SPEED announced today that Cars at Carlisle, the programs featuring the Carlisle Events 2005 season, will air on Wednesday, May 10 & Wednesday, May 17 at 8 p.m. on SPEED. Carlisle Events entered into an agreement with SPEED to air Cars At Carlisle, two one-hour specials featuring highlights of the 2005 Carlisle Events show season. This is the second year that Carlisle Events has produced the programming. . . . read more



CARLISLE SUMMER BIKE FEST - July 21-23
Wednesday, April 12, 2006

■ SHOW OVERVIEW – The 2006 Carlisle Summer Bike Fest, July 21-23, has the potential to be Carlisle’s best ever! Joining the thousands of bikes on the show field will be a HUGE swap meet area, special displays of unique motorcycles and noted industry celebrities and guests from the world of motorcycles. This summer’s Bike Fest delivers such events as a Sport Bike Tuner Competition, the Mid-Atlantic Custom Builders Compe . . . read more



ALL-GM COMES TO CARLISLE JUNE 23-25
Wednesday, April 05, 2006

12 Show Capsule 1C The General11s visit to Carlisle this season promises to be 11power packed.11 Each year this show brings GM fans the best there is to offer. 2006 will be the 11Year of Muscle11 with plenty of big block GMs featured in special displays and on the show field. There11s something for everyone all weekend long. If you11re planning to ogle GMs, you&# . . . read more



ALL- FORD NATIONALS HAS LOTS TO OFFER - JUNE 2-4, 2006
Monday, April 03, 2006

■ Show Capsule – The 12th annual Carlisle All-Ford Nationals is a “can’t-miss” Blue Oval event. Be here for the celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the Ford Bronco with Stacey David, star of Trucks! TV and his "Crazy Horse" Bronco. See the legendary 1970 429 Boss Mustang called "The Lawman" that toured Vietnam in 1970. It’s current owner, former WCW superstar Bill Goldberg will be her . . . read more



CHALLENGER CONCEPT CAR TO COME TO CARLISLE ALL-CHRYSLER NATIONALS
Wednesday, March 15, 2006

12 Show Capsule 1C The Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals will host another spectacular three-day show, July 7-9, 2006. We will feature '71 Hemi and six-pack cars, as 1971 was the last year of these "terrors of the highway." Be there for a showdown between old school vs. new school, as we host a side-by-side display of concourse restorations vs. resto-moded models. An appearance by Bill "The Automaniac" Goldberg pr . . . read more



CARLISLE EVENTS ANNOUNCES THE NEW PENNSYLVANIA POWERSPORTS EXPO
Tuesday, February 14, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – Carlisle Events announced today the launch of the Pennsylvania Powersport Expo, a brand new event, to be held at the Expo Center, one block from the Carlisle Fairgrounds. The Powersport Expo will take place on Friday (4-9 p.m.) - Saturday (9 a.m. – 9 p.m.), March 24-25, 2006. Price of admission is $10 (including a $5 coupon good for purchases at local dealerships). The Pennsylvania Powersport Expo will feature a w . . . read more



2006 Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals: Spotlight on Volkswagens
Thursday, January 19, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – If it’s May, it must be the Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals…this year join the fun on May 19-21 at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Visit carsatcarlisle.com or call (717) 243-7855 for more information. On the Import side, this year’s spotlight shines on the Volkswagen and its wonderful history, both here and abroad. Carlisle Events has lined up a display that takes the enthusia . . . read more



Performance & Style Comes to Carlisle Events this Spring
Thursday, January 12, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – A brand new show is joining the exciting Carlisle Events lineup for the 2006 season of automotive events at the Carlisle Fairgrounds, home to the largest presenter of collector car, truck and motorcycle events for the entire family. The Carlisle Performance & Style Show, scheduled for May 5-7 2006, is an event designed to introduce the latest in customization, tuning and in-car entertainment trends to enthusiasts of all ages. . . . read more



Carlisle 2006: Bigger AND Better!
Thursday, January 12, 2006

CARLISLE, Pa. – Carlisle Events is going the extra mile this year, in its effort to maintain its standard of delivering the best car, truck and bike shows in the world. The shows keep growing, with more than half-a-million guests expected to attend the 2006 events. Don’t miss any of the excitement! Call (717) 243-7855 or visit www.carlisleevents.com for more information. The Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral takes place April 19 . . . read more





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The 2008 Carlisle Bike Fest rumbled through the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds with two-wheeled excitement throughout the weekend. The 2008 Carlisle Bike Fest rumbled through the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds with two-wheeled excitement throughout the weekend.

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