When you pre-register, you cruise up to the Showfield Registration office, bypass one line, pick up your packet and return to your car. Place the registration on your window and you and your guest can cruise onsite with minimal delay.

Save time and get your car on the Showfield!! Visit the Carlisle Registration Store to pre-register TODAY!

Pre-Register your Car

The Import & Performance Nationals 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 Import & Performance 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. 
- NEW Vendor Text Line - Text Import to 717-998-9866 to receive important vendor only related information, including renewal/open enrollment dates and deadlines, special offers, and when necessary, emergency updates. 

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

Buy Your Vending Spaces Online   More about Vending at Carlisle

 

The Import & Performance Nationals car corral provides classic to late model vehicles in all varieties of make, model and condition for sale. 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 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.

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

Reserve Your Car Corral Space Today   More about Vending at Carlisle

Join us in welcoming local breweries to the Import & Performance Nationals within the Carlisle Brew Mixer!  The Carlisle Brew Mixer will take place across from the Food Court on Saturday of Import & Performance Nationals from 11AM - 4PM. Here you will be able to try different brews from local establishments such as Desperate Times Brewery, Big Hill Ciderworks, Gearhouse Brewing, Wolf Brewing and Liquid Noise Brewing all in one convenient place! In addition to the breweries, there will be live music from Matt Jameson Live!, Colin & Dave and Soup Kitchen (at main stage). By buying a Carlisle Brew Mixer Ticket, you will also have full access to all that Import & Performance Nationals has to offer!

The Carlisle Brew Mixer is FREE if you have purchased Import & Performance admission tickets, Showfield or vending registration. If you haven't purchased tickets to Import & Performance Nationals, you can purchase Carlisle Brew Mixer Tickets at the button below.

Buy Tickets for the Carlisle Brew Mixer            More Details

Who doesn’t love Super Cars? We sure do and we know most of our attendees do, too. So we’re putting on a special indoor display of Super Cars for 2026. From Lamborghini to McLaren; from Lotus to Ferrari…and more. If you have a Super Car that you would like to display, we would love to have it.

If you have a Super Car but the indoor display won’t work for you, we still encourage you to bring it and show it on the Showfield. Inside or out, we want to have as many Super Cars as we can get. New or classic, it doesn’t matter. Cool is cool! To have your Super Car considered for the display, just fill out the application. Applications are being accepted now at www.CarlisleFeatures.com

Register for the Showfield

Maserati will turn 100 years old in 2026 and we’re going to host a party for the brand, the cars and the owners. We’ll have an exclusive indoor display featuring some of the coolest Maserati vehicles we can find. We’re also going to look for special guests related to the brand, collectibles and anything else we can find to honor this exotic Italian marque. If you have a Maserati vehicle from any era, or anything related to the brand, we would love to have it at the show. We encourage you to submit an application for the featured indoor display at www.CarlisleFeatures.com or you can register now for the Showfield and save at www.CarlisleEvents.com.

The company was founded by Alfieri, Ernesto and Ettore Maserati out of a passion for speed, cars and motorsports in 1914. However, the first Maserati car wasn’t built until 1926. It was strictly a racing car and was called the Tipo 26. Maserati didn’t build its first road car until 1947 with the Gran Turismo but we don’t want to wait that long to pay tribute to this amazing brand of vehicle. If you have a Maserati, you will definitely want to bring it to Carlisle May 15-16, 2026.

Free RC Racing will be available during the show in the Pavilion and it’s open to ALL event participants age 6 and older. Everything you’ll need is provided (cars, controllers and track). You can compete with your friends, club members or whoever else happens to be on track at the same time you are. Grab some friends and see who is the fastest RC Racer in the group!

Six (6) drivers will take to the track per race where they’ll battle on the banked oval using actual steering wheel controls. Unlike slot car racing where your car stays in one lane, with RC Racing you can use the whole track. You can run the high groove, dive low to pass or take whatever line you think will be quickest. See the event guide for schedule and location. Track provided by RC Racing Live

Experience drive through judging at this year's show! Judging is hosted by eJudged.com. Join them for a weekend of fun! Last year they judged hundreds of vehicles without a hitch and the process gets better each year. Register your car today for the Judged Showfield!

If you are a winner, you can see in person as the winner's list will be posted at Guest Services on Saturday night as well as online at the same time. Check the event guide for the exact time.

Also, if you are not on-site to receive your award, you may either pick it up during regular business hours at the fairgrounds or we will ship awards for $20 each. We hope you will join us throughout the weekend, however; to celebrate the vehicles that are honored as winners.

Register for the Judged Showfield  Judging Standards    

If you have already registered for the Showfield and need to make a change, please complete our online "Update Showfield Vehicle Registration Form"

Not sure whether to register your car under a stock or modified class? Check out our handy guide to help you make that decision before registering!

For over twenty years, the partners of eJudged, have been actively judging car shows. Starting as enthusiasts, the eJudged team has built award-winning vehicles that have been featured at SEMA, CES and national automotive events. Now they are on the other side using a state-of-the-art administrative tool that calculates results in real time. eJudged has been used for Carlisle Events Car Shows, the Mothers Shine Award at SEMA, Bimmerfest, OC Car & Truck Show and much more!

Thanks to our apparel and merchandise partner, Green Mountain Monogram, you can pre-order a Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals T-Shirt well in advance of the show! Visit The Carlisle Registration Store to pre-order your t-shirt today and pick it up at Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals!

Pre-ordered shirts will NOT be shipped, so you must pick them up at the show! The T-Shirt will also be available during the event at the Carlisle Store in Building T, but the only way to ensure your size is through pre-ordering!

Pre-Order a T-Shirt

NICOclub.com, the largest and most comprehensive online resource for Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun enthusiasts once again is coming to Carlisle for their annual NICOfest at the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals show. Their draw gets bigger and better each year and pulls attendees from the West Coast, Florida and Chicago. Reach out to NICO today to make this year even bigger and better. Please note, you must be registered as a non-judged participant at minimum during Import & Performance weekend to be eligible to participate in track activities with NICO. Make sure to review the NICO Club Rules before attending. Helmet guidelines have been updated and outdated helmets will be refused entry.

Register for NICOfest        Register for the Showfield

On Saturday, the show will play host to three live bands in two locations. There will be acoustic music in the Brew Mixer Tent from Dave Gates starting at 11am then Matt Jameson will take the reins at 1:30pm. Listen to live music while you enjoy a craft brew from one of five local breweries. Expect hit music from the 1960s to today.

If you want a little more energy, on Saturday beginning at 1:30, Soup Kitchen will take the stage. Soup Kitchen is a full six-piece band. They will be plugged in and performing covers of all your favorite hits and will fill the air across the Showfield but at a comfortable level. Hot cars and live bands – it doesn’t get much better than that!

As always, we have a variety of FREE seminars available to everyone at the show. No fees, no need to sign up – just grab a seat and learn. We’re all learning every day so take advantage of the opportunity to learn from someone who does it every day. And, unlike those YouTube videos, you can ask questions directly to the presenters and get immediate answers!

We have multiple seminars in multiple locations covering several topics. See the event guide to times, topics and locations. Seminars are usually in a tent or other small setting, so you don’t have to worry about asking a question in front of hundreds of people. On top of the scheduled seminars, presenter Paul Koerner will be available in Building Y to help people and answer questions between seminars. Paul is a World Class Certified Service Technician. If you prefer to ask a question one-on-one, this is your chance.

We’re teaming up with our good friend Marvin McFalls in an effort to bring joy to local children who would otherwise not receive it. We need your help to make this happen. It’s as simple as bringing a new, unwrapped toy to the show with you and dropping it in the bin. If you don’t have time to pick up a toy, cash donations are always accepted.

Maybe you want to make this a little more fun and turn it into a competition? Go for it! Challenge your friends or your fellow club members. Or you can challenge another club. Regardless, we hope you’ll just do the right thing and donate to Toys for Tots!

Annually, the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals host a display deemed "Vehicles from Around the World" within Building T. The display ranges from the best of the best imports, tuners and performance sport compacts. It is open to all makes and models to apply. Many featured display cars are featured in national magazines as a result of being on display. There is no charge to participate if your vehicle is selected, admission is provided as well as truck and trailer parking. The international flavor of the display offers something for everyone. Don't miss out! 

Apply for the Display

The Import & Performance Nationals Race Car Paddock has been an annual highlight area of the event for several years and the vehicles are treated as a Featured Vehicle Display. That means you can display your race car at no charge! The Race Car Paddock is reserved exclusively for vehicles that are set up for racing including road racers and autocross to drag and rally cars and more. See the cars as part of a true garage display in and around Building R! 

This display is hosted each year by our friends at the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association but all true race vehicles are welcome to apply. For those that have the urge to get some track time in during the event, you can do so by taking a few laps on our onsite autocross. 

Part of what makes Import & Performance Nationals 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 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 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 Import & Performance Nationals this year! 

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

Made popular by video games like Forza, Drift Limbo will take over the drift course on Saturday of event weekend. Back by popular demand, this competition incorporates the skill of the driver to not only control the car but to also drift through a set window of space. The way drift limbo works is two cones will be setup as a window to drift through. Each competitor will have to drift through the window. As the competition rounds progress the window will slowly get narrower until a winner is crowned.

A competitor must be registered for the non-judged Showfield at minimum and have completed the necessary registration and tech through our friends at NICO Club at least one hour prior to this activity's start. Sign-up for the contest at the NICO Club tent! Join us at the autocross track Saturday for the fun. Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Past Winner's List  View the Event Guide 

On Saturday evening of Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals, visit the track to get your fix for tire burning excitement during the Rolling Burnout & Donut Contest!

This contest will feature multiple ways to get your burnout going. Participants can chose from the following:

1. Do a rolling burnout down the track!
2. Do a donut on the fresh donut pad!
3. Do a wicked rolling burnout into a donut onto the pad! 

The contest is limited to 10 contestants and sign-ups will begin Friday at Guest Services. You must be a registered participant at the show and provide your driver’s license & insurance card when signing up. Refer to the Event Guide for the official time & location (published two weeks prior to the event). 

View the Past Winner's List   View the Event Guide 

Don't miss the Rolling Exhaust Competition as cars will stage behind the pavilion (close to Gate 6) and roar as they accelerate up the hill to the north side of the grounds. This contest will be judged but take note, the best overall sound will take home the prize, not necessarily the loudest!

NEW THIS YEAR! If we get enough cars to satisfy each category, we plan to divide the winners by engine size. Rather than an overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd place as we’ve done in the past, we hope to award 1st Place in each of the following categories:

• 4 Cylinder & Under
• 5 & 6 Cylinder
• 8 Cylinder & Up

The contest consists of three qualifying rounds, with each round hosting up to 20 cars. From the three qualifying rounds we will select approximately 20 cars to move on to the finale on Saturday. You must participate in a qualifying round to have a chance to participate in the finale! 

You MUST sign up in Guest Services prior to each round. To participate, you have to be a registered Showfield participant and provide your driver’s license & insurance card when signing up.  

Refer to the Event Guide for the official times & location (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Past Winner's List  View the Event Guide 

Instead of measuring from the driver door or the roof, we figure the best way to see who is lowest is to make them limbo. We will have a vehicle limbo bar set-up in multiple increments. Each car or truck must make their way under the bar without smoking tires and without knocking the limbo bar over. The last vehicle not to knock off the limbo bar wins!

To participate in the contest, you must sign-up at Guest Services. A show sticker (i.e. registered for vending or showfield), driver’s license and proof of insurance are required. The activity takes place Saturday in front of the stage. Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Past Winner's List  View the Event Guide

Getting a FREE souvenir has never been easier or more fun. To win the limited edition souvenir, all you need to do is walk around and enjoy the show. As you’re checking out all of the cool rides, simply stop by the Checkpoints for each country and get your Passport stamped. Your Passport can be found in the FREE event guide, which is available at the various gates as well as Guest Services. Once you have all eight (8) stamps, simply proceed to Guest Services to receive your Import & Performance Nationals souvenir glass. Please Note: There is limited quantity of glasses. First come, first served. You can only participate once!

Kids 12 and Under will receive a special prize for successfully completing the passport program!

Carlisle Events' staff will be roaming the Import & Performance Nationals Showfield on Friday of event weekend in search of their ten favorite vehicles to become the newest members of the Carlisle Elite. To be picked for the Carlisle Elite, your car doesn’t have to be rare or a high dollar, professional restoration. In fact, the only real criteria is that it catches our collective eye. Make sure your car is registered and parked on the Showfield on Friday to be eligible.

View the Past Winner's List  Register for the Showfield

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

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 Event Guide/Vendors                   Download the Carlisle Events App

The Manufacturers Midway is central to the action of the show and is the place to find new parts and accessories from the top new parts dealers. Many vendors choose Carlisle as the place to debut new products and project cars; be sure to visit the Midway and to see what’s new this year!

Reserve Your Midway Space

When you bring your kids to this year's Import & Performance Nationals, 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 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 person, 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!

We hope to see your whole family at the show!

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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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

If you're pursuing a career in the automotive world, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF) has a new opportunity with your name on it.  The 2026 Chip Miller Memorial Scholarship is officially open, and applications will be accepted now through April 30, 2026.  With at least $25,000 in total scholarship funds available by the application deadline, these awards are designed to support students who share Chip Miller’s passion for the automotive industry.

Whether you're in high school, college, graduate school, or a trade program, you’re invited to apply.  The application portal is now live and ready for submissions.

Chip Miller—co-founder of Carlisle Events and lifelong car enthusiast—left behind a legacy fueled by community, kindness, and automotive excitement. In his honor, the CMAF is proud to offer multiple $1,000 scholarships, with winners announced June 1, 2026.  To donate and help expand these opportunities, scan the QR code or visit ChipMiller.org.

After awarding nine outstanding students in 2025, we’re thrilled to continue growing this program for 2026 and beyond.  Anyone wishing to contribute and support future scholarship recipients can donate today by calling 717-243-7855 x113 or using the donation link below.

Apply Today/Learn More About the Scholarship                                        Donate to the Scholarship

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 on line prior to the event!

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

Rent a Scooter

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)

Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals 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!  

PA National Guard - In the Army National Guard, soldiers receive 100% paid tuition to Pennsylvania state universities.  Eligible soldiers can use the Education Assistance Program (EAP) to attend any state-sponsored school, as well as other approved institutions within the state.  Carlisle Events is proud to welcome them as a season-long association sponsor.

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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