The Carlisle Events season schedule offers a variety of automotive fun for enthusiasts of all backgrounds and interests. Each event also offers a variety of activities and entertainment, including the upcoming Carlisle Brew Mixer, taking place as part of the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals car show (May 16–17).

The Third Annual Brew Mixer is on Saturday, May 17, and runs from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. This year’s mixer has nearly double the number of offerings from last year, welcoming at least eight different central PA establishments, plus live music.  Access to the Brew Mixer is limited to guests ages 21+.

Located behind the grandstand near the food court—an easy-to-find, central location that connects attendees to both food and flavor—the Brew Mixer welcomes Rusty Rail Brewing Company (Mifflinburg, PA), Gearhouse Brewing Company (Chambersburg, PA), Wolf Brewing Company (Mechanicsburg, PA), Boneshire Brew Works (Harrisburg, PA), Back Porch Brewing and Desperate Times Brewing (both of Carlisle, PA), Liquid Noise Brewing (Marysville, PA), and Big Hill Cider Works (Gardners, PA).

Music lovers will enjoy performances from a trio of acts, two of which will be playing within the Brew Mixer tent, while the other plays the grandstand stage. Carlisle-based Soup Kitchen brings an eclectic seven-piece Rock ’n’ Roll vibe with a repertoire full of familiar favorites and unique arrangements to the grandstand stage, while Harrisburg’s Matt Jameson Live! and Colin & Dave will each play acoustic sets within the Brew Mixer tent.

Each brewery will manage its own offerings, serving up full pours at reasonable prices and offering merchandise unique to their brand. Live music kicks off at 11 AM with multiple sets throughout the mixer until its conclusion at 5 PM.

Admission to the Brew Mixer is included as part of the car show, and it doesn’t matter if you're coming just for the drinks and tunes or the full car show experience. Parking is available onsite for $10. Spectator admission is $12 at the gate (with discounts online). A $5 military discount is also available for in-person purchase only (with valid ID). Please note that Brew Mixer participants must be 21 or older, and IDs will be checked at the entrance with wristbands provided for eligible guests.

Beyond the excitement and fun of the Brew Mixer is the car show, which offers an incredible diversity of automotive excellence. Each year, vehicles from around the globe roll into Carlisle, proudly showcased by enthusiastic owners and car clubs who gather to share their passion and enjoy the experience. Beyond the cars and track excitement, the event is packed with social opportunities too—like club gatherings and the ever-popular passport program for all ages.

Gates open at 7 AM daily for the car show.  Discounted spectator admission tickets, full event information, details on the mixer, and more are available now at CarlisleEvents.com or by calling 717-243-7855.