Carlisle Events, one of the world’s largest presenters of collector car, truck and motorcycle entertainment, is the preferred auto show destination for enthusiasts and collector car hobbyists worldwide!

For more than 35 years, Carlisle Events has been a staple in the automotive community. Our passion is legendary to those who have made Carlisle, PA their “Automotive Hometown.” We host 10 seasonal automotive events at the Carlisle, PA Fairgrounds which attract enthusiasts from all over the world.

2009 Season Review

2009 was another great year here at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. We are truly appreciative of all of our guests and vendors for choosing to spend their time with us.

Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral and Auction
The Pennsylvania Turnpike and Interstate-81, the two main tributaries to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, were backed up for over seven miles at one point during Spring Carlisle. The roadways were jam-packed with collector, classic and custom car and truck enthusiasts eager to attend the legendary swap meet, car corral and collector car auction to enjoy over 8,100 vending spaces that were full to capacity with parts, accessories and memorabilia including more than 1,800 vehicles of all makes, models and prices for sale in the car corral.

Carlisle Performance and Style
Carlisle Performance and Style Carlisle Performance and Style was an event that lived up to its billing as the “hottest, loudest, most tricked-out” event for custom car enthusiasts on the East Coast. The P&S Showfield was filled with 1,500 cars, trucks, SUVs and everything in between.

Carlisle Import-Kit/Replicar Nationals
The Carlisle Import/Kit-Replicar Nationals showcased and celebrated a wide variety of vehicles; everything from European classics to Japanese sports cars were displayed, judged and raced on the on-site autocross track. This year’s special guest for the Kit-Replicar event was once again Bruce Meyers, father of the modern day dune buggy.

Carlisle All-Ford Nationals
The Carlisle All-Ford Nationals was once again the largest All-Ford event in the world, demonstrating the strength and passion of Blue Oval enthusiasts. Special features and displays for this year’s event included the first Carlisle Ford GT Supercar reunion, a display celebrating 45 years of Mustangs, a Montego GT reunion and a 1959 Anniversary celebration with a focus on the retractable Skyliners. Support and presence at the All-Ford Nationals from Ford Motor Company was increased this year with the hosting of the Ford Family Reunion.

Carlisle All-GM Nationals
The Carlisle All-GM Nationals once again celebrated the history and future of vehicles produced by General Motors. Enthusiasts came in droves to celebrate the release of and to test-drive the new Camaro, to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the El Camino and to meet the All-GM Nationals special guests Sam Memmolo and Bryan Fuller, from the hit TV show Two Guys Garage.

Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals
The Carlisle All-Chrysler Nationals was once again a true Mopar-lover’s paradise with attendees converging on the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds from all over the world. Over 2,300 vehicles, representing all eras and models of the Chrysler brand, from classic to muscle and everything in between were on display. Mopar fans made the pilgrimage to Carlisle to meet the biggest name in Mopar drag racing, “Big Daddy” Don Garlits at the MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust display with huge lines throughout the weekend.

Carlisle Bike Fest
Carlisle Bike Fest was once again an event for riders of V-twins, metrics, sport bikes, choppers, custom cruisers, and fighters - both import and domestic - and everything in between. Bike Fest hosted more top names in the motorcycle industry than ever before. Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha offered on-site demos of their latest models. Joining the industry displays and test rides was an incredible list of talented builders and awesome special guests.

Carlisle All-Truck Nationals
The 2009 Carlisle All-Truck Nationals trucked to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds with great weather, lots of activities and over 1,500 trucks on the fun field, from all aspects of the truck world. Monster truck shows and rides were joined by Megasaurus – a fire-breathing, car eating transformer for shows all weekend long. Special guests for this year’s Carlisle Big Rig Show N’ Shine was Outcast Kustoms from TV’s Trick My Truck on CMT.

Corvettes at Carlisle
Corvettes at Carlisle, once again the world’s largest and most prestigious event celebrating America’s sports car, raced back to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds for a twenty-seventh year. Despite scattered showers and thunderstorms both Friday and Saturday, smiles that reflected the sun that would come on Sunday were plentiful. Special guest Mario Andretti – presented by MagnaFlow Performance Exhaust – brought excitement to fans who lined up to meet the racing icon.

Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet, Corral and Auction
Post War ’74 was the first automotive event held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds in 1974. 35 years later, with twelve events and auctions throughout the year, the re-named Fall Carlisle was once again the staple and peak of our season. Highlights of Fall Carlisle included the highest selling car in the five-year history of Carlisle Auctions, GM Futurliner No. 10 on display, The World's Greatest Johnny Cash Tribute Show and the Sunday Carlisle Cruise-In.

Thank you once again for a terrific 2009 event and auction season!