The Carlisle GM Nationals (June 20-21) will celebrate 70 Years of the Tri-Five in 2025!  While we can't quite go back to 1955 like Marty McFly did, we can share some amazing news that will make you say "Great Scott!"  Right now, as part of a special GM Nationals Tri-Five Flash Sale, you can register for the National Parts Depot Showfield OR purchase discounted spectator tickets for a DEEP discount.  Deeper than even our Holiday Sale will offer next month. 

NOW through November 4, anyone can register a vehicle to show for just $19.55.  WOW - just $19.55 (the first year of Tri-Five production) to be part of the Showfield.  This is a steal of a deal and one you should want to take advantage of/tell your friends about.  In addition, we are offering a spectator admission discount that also includes parking.  For just $19.55 you AND a guest can attend, plus park on grounds.  Act fast!  Unlike the memories you'll make at the event, this deal won't last forever. 

Register NOW to Show for Just $19.55 | $19.55 Spectator Admission Package - 2 + Parking 

 

Get ready for our biggest sale of the year! The Carlisle Events Holiday Sale kicks off on Black Friday, November 29, 2024, and runs through January 2, 2025, at 5 PM. Don’t miss your chance to save 20% on some of the best parts of our events, perfect for holiday gifts!

- 2025 Season Pass: Grab yours for just $71.99 (a 20% discount off the regular $89.99 rate, or $69.99 if you’re an AACA member).
- Showfield/Fun Field Registration: Register your car for the show(s) at 20% off.
- Tickets: Plan ahead with 20% off single or multi-day admission!

And don’t forget, we’re now offering Carlisle Events Gift Cards—the ultimate gift for the car lover in your life. Use them for tickets, Showfield/Fun Field registration, concessions, and merchandise at the Carlisle Store. No expiration date and no service fees!

This is the perfect way to gear up for 2025. Start your engines, mark your calendars, and take advantage of these unbeatable deals!

Pre-Register before the Gate-N-Go deadline of Tuesday, May 6 to save 10%! Why wait in line and lose time that you could be spending on grounds enjoying the event? Register today via Gate-N-Go to save 10%. 

When you Gate-N-Go, we'll send you all applicable paperwork in advance. This way, you can affix your window sticker at home and drive right onto the grounds and immediately begin having a great time.

Even if you miss the 10% savings and Gate-N-Go deadline, you can still pre-register. Pre-registration remains available until show week. 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.

After the May 6th Gate-N-Go Deadline is up, the only price for registration is full price. Why pay full price when you pay a discounted rate AND have your materials mailed to you in advance. Register TODAY and save! 

 Register for the NPD Showfield

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

Tri-Fives represent such an iconic part of Chevrolet’s history spanning from 1955 to 1957. This includes the well-known One-Fifty, Two-Ten, Bel Air, and Nomad of those years along with the lesser known sub-models like the Delray coupe, Handyman, Townsman, and Beauville wagons. This coming June we will celebrate all that is “Tri-Five” with a special display and numerous activities planned including a Tri-Five parade at the show. Have a Tri-Five and want to be part of the fun? You can do so in two ways. You can register your Tri-Five for the Showfield or if you think you have a Tri-Five that is awesome or super interesting you can apply for a space inside the special display. Links are below for both options, further details will be announced closer to the show on activities so keep an eye out for announcements on here and our social media platforms.

Apply for Display Consideration        Register for the Showfield 

 

In 1985, Chevrolet introduced the IROC-Z, a Camaro version named after the International Race of Champions. Featuring an upgraded suspension, the “wonder bar”, a special decal package, unique wheels and tires, and an optional TPI system from the C4 Corvette, these Camaros made Car and Driver’s Ten Best List for 1985. Join us in June here at the GM Nationals as we celebrate 40 years of these historic cars that set the 80’s pony car market on fire!

We will have two unique displays, one in Building T featuring primarily stock, rare, and historic examples of the IROC-Z, and one in a tent with the Third Gen Nationals area of the NPD Showfield featuring modified and custom examples. Both displays will play a crucial part of the Third Gen Nationals, a show within a show within the event. However, you don’t have to be part of the display to join in the fun either, register your IROC-Z for the NPD Showfield in the IROC-Z class (Class Number 329) or come as a spectator to the Carlisle GM Nationals. We intend to have a few guest speakers on the IROC-Z and some seminars as well. More details on that as we get closer to the event.

Apply for Consideration                Register for the NPD Showfield

The GM 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 GM and Chevrolet 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. 

Buy Your Vending Spaces Online   More about Vending at Carlisle

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

A wide variety of GM/Chevrolet cars and trucks are annually available for sale in the GM Nationals Car Corral. 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.

Chip Miller co-founded Carlisle Events in 1974 and throughout his personal and professional life, was a die-hard automotive enthusiast. Sadly, we lost Chip in 2004 to a rare disease known as Amyloidosis. To honor his memory, his namesake foundation, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF), is proud to share that an all-new scholarship has been established. The scholarship is intended to support the next generation of students who share Chip’s love for all things automotive. This amazing opportunity is open to any high school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student pursuing a career in the automotive field. Multiple $1,000 awards are available, with winners announced on May 30, 2025. The application window will be open December 1, 2024, through April 30, 2025. Scan the accompanying QR code to donate to the CMAF and/or visit ChipMiller.org. For more details on the scholarship or to donate to support it, e-mail Jodi Morrison today!

The ever-popular Solid Lifter Showroom will be back in Building T at the Carlisle GM Nationals. The hard-working team from Super Car Workshop presides over this collection of ultra-rare vehicles throughout the weekend, meaning you can speak directly to the specialists responsible for many of these awesome restorations. Yenkos, COPOs and so much more compose what has become one of our most beloved display here at Carlisle.


There will also be seminars for the SLS too, which will be announced closer to the event!

Visit Supercar Workshop on Facebook                  Apply for the Display

Corvettes for Chip is a permanent fixture at the GM Nationals! It will operate as a "Show within a Show," giving those who register for the Corvettes for Chip Showfield full access to everything GM Nationals has to offer. Registering a Corvette for the Corvettes at Chip Showfield will gain you two full days of Corvette fun, two opportunities to have your Corvette judged, and MORE! More details will be announced as the event grows closer!

Corvettes for Chip™ is an organization of Corvette enthusiasts who host an annual Corvette car show to increase the awareness of a blood disease called Amyloidosis and donate the net proceeds to the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation for Amyloidosis Research. (Corvettes for Chip 2024 is a non-sanctioned event.) 
 
Register for the Corvettes for Chip Showfield 

Back for 2024, the 3rd Generation Camaro and Firebird Nationals roars into this year’s GM Nationals for it’s second year! This year is bound to eclipse last year’s inaugural year with activities throughout the weekend. From awesome seminars, to a 3rd Gen Parade, a special 3rd Gen Vendor section, to killer 3rd Gens that are known across all the 3rd Gen forums and sites, this year is going to be a BIG one! The 3rd Gen Camaro Z28 wasn’t crowned the Motor Trend Car of the Year in ’82 for nothing! These cars are super hot right now and just coming into their prime. Show off your 3rd Gen today as part of the 3rd Gen Nationals today and be part of the fun! 

Register for the NPD Showfield      Third Gen Nationals on Facebook 

Want to be a vendor with the Third Gen Nationals? Inquire by emailing KenA@carlisleevents.com 

If you’re coming to the Carlisle GM Nationals to look at the classic and collector cars on the NPD 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.  

Mix in the Women’s Oasis, offering some non-automotive items for the ladies and a food court laced with some of the tastiest fare available and you get one of the largest vending footprints of its type anywhere.

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
Tips for Navigating the Swap Meet
Download the Carlisle Events App 

“Quality over quantity,” this saying has been around for decades, and this year the GM Nationals will once again embrace this motto as part of our special judging process. Professional judging, known as the Standard of Excellence class, will be offered again by the team members from eJudged. The Standard of Excellence Judging class is limited to 50 cars maximum so pre-registration is highly recommended. We take this approach so the judges have time to thoroughly look over each car, offering the best quality service for our participants. Day-of registrations will be accepted, but reserving your space ahead of time is always a good idea. The Standard of Excellence participants will be part of an elite group of cars with their own special section of the NPD Showfield. Cars within the Standard of Excellence class will be given unique awards for the top 15 cars and the Standard of Excellence; Best in Show winner will receive a cup trophy. Judged cars are eligible for Celebrity Choice awards, which take place on Saturday of the event, and are invited to take part in the Winner’s Presentation on Saturday PM. 
 

We believe that one of the most honorable awards you can get at the Carlisle GM Nationals is a Celebrity Choice Award. But do you really know what a Celebrity Choice award means? The deemed "celebrities" are notable people in our hobby, such as special guest, engineers who were the visionaries on the cars you love, to club leaders who make it their mission to bring people to the event each year. Getting a Celebrity Choice award is a true honor because that celebrity is picking one car out of the whole Showfield that means something to them. It's not the traditional judging, as there is no point scoring, but a personal reason behind why someone likes your car. 

Celebrity Choice selections takes place on Saturday of the show. Celebrities will walk the grounds to find that one car that gets their pick. You will know you are a winner right away, because there will be a special sticker on your car, as well as a document that notifies you that you won. Your autographed award will be available for pickup on Saturday evening!

Register for the Showfield

Carlisle Events' staff will be roaming the GM Nationals/NPD 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.

Register for the NPD Showfield

Part of what makes GM 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 five 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 GM Nationals this year! 

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

Carlisle Events and the folks from the National Nostalgic Nova Club have teamed up to create a special meet within the GM Nationals NPD Showfield. The annual Novas at Carlisle "show within a show" is held throughout the event weekend. All fans of the Nova, regardless of club affiliation, are welcome to be part of this huge Nova Showfield. Nova classes have a designated highlighted area and attendees are welcome to join in all the fun under the Pavilion and the blue Showfield. Registration for Nova classes is still the same as in years past, there are simply more classes to choose from!  

On top of the special display cars, Novas at Carlisle will also feature several seminars geared towards Nova tech and history. The seminars are open to all attendees of the GM Nationals and will take place in the Pavilion. 
  
This is a great feature for fans of Chevy's cool compact, so be sure to come out and join your fellow Nova nuts in June!

Register for the Showfield    National Nostalgic Nova Facebook    National Nostalgic Nova

On Saturday of Carlisle GM Nationals, visit the track at to get your fix for tire burning excitement during the Rolling Burnout and Donut Contest!

This year 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 (published two weeks prior to the event). 

View the Past Winner's List      View the Event Guide

The only thing better than a show-ready ride is a show-ready ride on the race track! The on-site autocross allows drivers to run the road course and compare their times to each other. Even better, it is free! Enthusiasts are able to make 3 timed runs consisting of 2 laps each. Times are provided to compare with other drivers. 

Any vehicles looking to participate must register at the track and pass tech. Participants must have a registered (and street legal) car on the GM Nationals Showfield, be 18 years of age or older and have a valid license and insurance. Participants are REQUIRED to bring their own helmets for safety. You will be unable to participate if you don't have one. 

Helmets are REQUIRED. Helmets must be SNELL Foundation certified, either “SA” (Special Application),“SAH” (Special Application Helmets Configured for use with frontal head restraints), “M” (motorcycle), or “EA” (Elite Automotive Sports). A SNELL foundation rating of “K” (karting) is NOT allowed. A DOT approval is not sufficient without the SNELL certification. A helmet from the second previous testing cycle is also allowed if it is SNELL certified and has a manufacture date less than ten (10) years old. e.g., in the year 2014, SNELL ratings of SA2005 or M2005 and SA2010 or M2010 will be legal. In addition, a SA2000 or M2000 helmet would be legal until they exceed 10 years of age. 

*Due to safety concerns, stock height SUVS and trucks may be excluded from autocross.

Visit Cumberland Valley Corvette Club

Bruce Larson, Carlisle’s resident noise-maker, returns this year to host Nitrofest! Bruce, an NHRA champion and all-around car guy, will be here to share his amazing USA-1 funny car. Bruce’s tent will be located close to the main stage and he will be doing a series of startups for us during the Friday and Saturday show hours. Don’t miss your chance to see, hear and smell the Nitro while Bruce disturbs the peace at the GM Nationals.

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

View the Event Guide

Don't miss the Rolling Exhaust Contest as cars will start in a line 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!

The contest consists of one round, hosting 25 cars. The Exhaust Contest is FREE but you MUST be registered on the NPD Showfield to be eligible to participate! Sign up in Guest Services starting on Friday at 7AM. This is a first-come, first-served basis and we do expect the round to be filled so please sign-up early! 

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

While at the GM Nationals, tune up your automotive knowledge with free seminars including information for both the seasoned veteran and rookie do-it-yourselfer. Topics include performance, restoration and maintenance. Seminars are conducted by some of the biggest names in the business and just remember, they are FREE!

3rd Gen Seminars
Buick Geared Seminars
Nova Seminars
General GM Seminars

This year, be sure to participate in the Autocross Real Street Shootout, taking place Friday of event weekend. It will begin with check-in followed by a driver's meeting and tech inspection. This FREE activity is being supported by UMI Performance. It's fast, it's furious and it's fun! 

If you think you and your car have what it takes to compete in the shootout, signup for the contest at Guest Services starting on Friday. This activity is a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to sign-up when you get here! The top three finishers will receive a trophy and will each get a cash payout! If you want to have some fun on the track, this is your chance…and it’s FREE!! 

Participants must have a registered (and street legal) car on the GM Nationals Showfield, be 18 years of age or older and have a valid license and insurance. Participants are REQUIRED to bring their own helmets for safety. You will be unable to participate if you don't have one. 

Approved helmets are REQUIRED. Helmets must have one of the following SNELL FOUNDATION certifications: “SA2020, SA2015, SA2010* & SAH2010*; or M2020, M2015, M2010*; or EA2016. Helmets must have the original Snell certification labels affixed. A SNELL foundation rating of “K” (karting) is NOT allowed at this event. A helmet with DOT approval is NOT sufficient without also having one of the SNELL certifications listed above.*NOTE: Helmets with Snell “SA2010”, SAH2010”, or “M2010” certification must have an original manufacture date sticker affixed with a manufacture date less than ten (10) years old.

*Due to safety concerns, stock height SUVS and trucks may be excluded from the contest.

About UMI Performance :

The UMI Performance team has been offering quality aftermarket suspension products since 2002. A PA-based company, 99% of UMI’s products are manufactured right here in the USA. UMI offers suspension components for GM’s A, B, F, G, H, W and X body platforms, as well as the Pontiac G8, the Cadillac CTS-V and even the Chevy S-10! Basically, UMI is a one-stop shop when it comes to your suspension products. Their knowledgeable staff can help with technical questions and offer installation tips, as well as help find the best product for your car.

UMI Performance Website    UMI Performance on Facebook

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 online prior to the event! 

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

Reserve a Scooter

When you bring your kids to this year's GM 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 when 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 per child, 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 Bingo- Kids 12 and under can participate in Kid's Bingo and potentially win some cool prizes! Check out the event guide for the time and location.

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

Carlisle GM 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! 

JJ Best Banc & Company - Offering financing opportunities for your next collector car.

Hemmings Marketplace - The Marketplace for buying and selling anything collector car.

Visit all our Sponsors and Partners

The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation was launched in 2004 following the passing of National Corvette Hall of Famer and Carlisle Events co-founder Chip Miller.  Over the past 20 years, the foundation has worked tirelessly to promote awareness of the disease and raise money for those in need who are impacted by it.  Now, you have an opportunity to make the biggest impact of all by donating to win the best Corvette ever produced, a 2025 ZR1 with ZTK Performance Package.  As an added bonus, we’ll give you 50% MORE chances to win.

This is the most power ever from a factory Corvette (1,064 horsepower) and the most powerful V8 ever produced in America from an auto manufacturer.  Corvette ZR1 boasts a GM-estimated top speed of over 215 mph on the racetrack and will dispatch the quarter mile with a GM-estimated sub-10-second time.

Scan the QR code below or link over to the contest page to learn more about it and enter.  The entry window is open now through September 28, 2025, with the drawing taking place on October 4 at 12 PM.   Thanks for your support and good luck!

Get 50% More Chances to Win | Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation - Learn More

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. ALL NEW for Auto Mania, the CarShowGear.com team will be set up within the Agri-Plex building so that you can shop in person and buy your merchandise too; cash or charge!  

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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 iTunes store AND Google Play store, 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)

For decades, buying a ticket to Auto Mania meant arriving the day of, pulling out your wallet and paying cash at the gate. While that still is an option, you can plan ahead and purchase your admission ONLINE! When you purchase tickets online, you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail with a bar code. This code will be scanned at the gate for access. It’s that simple!  Oh, and advanced online ticket holders can now access Auto Mania even faster with a dedicated entrance for those who pre-purchased tickets.  Cheaper online tickets and a dedicated entry lane; that means more time and money to enjoy the event!  Buy now with total confidence and enjoy the show! 

Buy Tickets, Event Passes or a Season Pass  

 

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

Did you find your name on this year's winners list? If so, you are invited to participate in the Awards Presentation in front of the stage on Saturday evening. The first step is to go to Guest Services to pick up your award. Those that win and wish to participate in the Awards Presentation will parade their car in front of the Grandstand to be announced and to get photos.

Professional photography is available at the Awards Presentation and pictures are available for purchase under the Grandstand. Please refer to the Event Guide for the official times (published two weeks prior to the event).

If you cannot attend the presentation or pickup your award on Saturday evening, we have options for you. After the show you may pick up your award during regular business hours at the fairgrounds, request to have your award shipped for a fee, or pick it up at any Carlisle Events Show up until one year after the event. 

View the Event Guide      Ship your Award     View the Winners List

Carlisle Events hasn’t forgotten that sometimes it’s nice to take a break from automotive shopping. Join our amazing vendors and artisans selling items such as handmade crafts, jewelry and accessories, kitchen must-haves, unique clothing, treats to temp you, scents to relax you, beauty products and so much more!

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