2021 has been an amazing season for Carlisle Events, with record-breaking turnouts as part of a handful of events spanning April through August.  In addition, auction events saw a tremendous return as well, with high sell-through rates and top dollar sales.  Spanning five days, September 29-October 3, guests not only bought and sold automotive focused items within automotive flea market, they spent time finding the rare and unique by way of Anymotive vending.  In addition, Fall Carlisle presented by eBay Motors, offered cars for sale by way of the car corral on grounds and even more car sales at the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center as part of the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction.  Combined, the enthusiasm and engagement served as a fitting way to wrap up the 2021 events season in Carlisle!

While each aspect of the event draws a crowd, nothing does better for an event weekend than cooperation from Mother Nature.  With sunny skies and comfortable temperatures each day, crowds of enthusiasts flocked to Carlisle to do what they do best - buy, sell, and trade all things automotive.  Set-up day came and went without a glitch and when the gates opened on Thursday (September 30), Fall Carlisle was off and running.  The race to the finish line of the event came too, but not before some special displays by way of the AACA Car Club, an autograph session by author Jimmy Rosen, and even a memorabilia auction courtesy of Carlisle Events co-owner Bill Miller.

Speaking of the Bill Miller auction, guests had the chance to bid and buy on items from his personal collection.  Items spanned decades, dating back to the 1930s and were a big hit with those who took the time to mix and mingle at the grandstand stage on Friday, October 1.  This auction was just one of many fun elements of Fall Carlisle.  In fact, there was so much automotive fun abound that the action (and auction) spread to the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center.  Auction cars were available for preview and then for sale as part of the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction (September 30-October 1).  Overall, the auction managed a 70% sell through rate and tallied $5.7 million in sales.  Of that, over $10,000 went to charity, including the Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue and Rescue 22.  Miller’s auction of items even saw his 1985 Plymouth Horizon sell for just under $7,000.

Though Fall Carlisle has concluded the Pennsylvania based automotive fun for Carlisle Events, the Carlisle Auctions team still has one auction remaining: November 12-13 in Lakeland Florida.  Otherwise, plans are underway for Carlisle Events 2022 season, its 49^th as the world’s preeminent car show promoter.  The fun starts in January with a pair of events, Auto Mania at the Allentown Fairgrounds (January 14-16) followed by the all-new Winter Carlisle Auto Expo at the Carlisle Expo Center (January 28-29).  Complete details about all auctions are available at CarlisleAuctions.com and details on the 2022 car show and automotive flea market season are available at CarlisleEvents.com.  By the way, Fall Carlisle 2022 will be here before you know it.  Save the dates, the event returns to the fairgrounds September 28-October 2.  Visit the web or call 717-243-7855 to learn more.