Gate-N-Go has ended but you can still benefit from pre-registering early! Pre-registration remains available up 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.

Save time and get your GM on the National Parts Depot Showfield!! Visit the Carlisle Registration Store to pre-register TODAY. 

Check out the 2023 GM Nationals Event Guide for everything you need to know about the show.

2023 Carlisle GM Nationals Event Guide
2023 Carlisle GM Nationals Event Map & Schedule

Last year’s Third Gen Camaro and Firebird Anniversary was an event to remember to say the least! So many enthusiasts and collectors alike have come together to use that excitement to launch this all-new show within a show at our GM Nationals. This year’s event will be hosted in and around Building R (near Gate 2) and will feature Third Gen guests, seminars, vendors, special vehicles and more! Near Building R will also be the Third Gen Camaro and Firebird classes so if you are a 3rd Gen fan you will be right in the action. Stay tuned to our page for updates as well as the Third Gen Nationals Facebook page linked below.

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 

Corvettes for Chip is now 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!

The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation and our friends at York County Corvette Club will be at the event hosting, raffles, 50/50 drawings, bake sales and more during the event weekend.  JUST ANNOUNCED, when you register to be part of the Corvettes for Chip Fun Field, you'll also get a Miller Family Garage tour while at the event. Claim your "golden ticket" for your tour experience when you check in at the CMAF tent for your goody bag. Don’t miss out on ALL the fun!!

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 2023 is a non-sanctioned event.) 
 
Register for the Corvettes for Chip 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.

Launched in 1983 for the 1984 model year, the Pontiac Fiero was like no other Pontiac previously produced. Designed by George Milidrag and Hulki Aldikacti, Pontiac incorporated a lot of progressive and unique technologies into the car for it’s time. From composite panels, to hidden headlamps, to integrated stereo speakers in the headrests.  Over 370,000 Fieros were produced over the five years of production.  

Join us at the Carlisle GM Nationals in June and the Mid-Atlantic Fiero Owners Association as we ring in 40 years of this awesome model! We will feature an indoor display in Building T featuring the Pontiac Fiero with both historically preserved models as well as highly modified examples. The Mid-Atlantic Fiero Owners Association will also have a very unique series of events throughout the weekend. There will not only just be club activities, but also technical how-tos and seminars open to all attendees. There are also many Fiero specific classes on the NPD Showfield.  

Join us in June as we celebrate 30 years of the 4th Generation Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. This is going to be a colossal celebration with cars from all over! We will have a featured anniversary display within Building T of some of the lowest mileage preserved examples to some of the best modified fourth-gens. In addition to the display,  we plan to have a wide representation of 4th Gens on the NPD Showfield! We are also working on a great guest list as well (TBA at a later date).  

Have a Fourth-Gen Camaro or Firebird you’d like considered for the featured anniversary display? Apply today using the link below! Can’t make it all weekend but want to show on the NPD Showfield? Use the registration link below to get your car registered for the showfield ahead of time. Clubs are welcome as well, if you have a club please use our Club link below to get your club part of our great club tent program!

Apply for the Featured Vehicle Display    Register for the NPD Showfield    Club Information 

From A Body to G Body, to W Body and beyond, the Buick Regal has held a significant history of luxury and performance to the GM brand. From success in NASCAR racing to over 50 appearances in movies and TV shows, the Buick Regal is a model to be celebrated. Join us for a celebration in June to mark this model’s 50th anniversary. There will be a dedicated indoor display in Building T for this mark as well as other activities to be announced at a later date. If you would like to apply for the featured display, please submit an application no later than March 6th!


Apply for the Featured Vehicle Display           Register for the NPD Showfield

Incorporated in 1903 by David Buick in Detroit, Michigan, Buick is one of the oldest automobile brands in the world. Buick has been a company that has introduced many firsts into the vehicles we love, including introducing turn signals (although not everyone uses them these days). Under the GM umbrella Buick has also had many vehicles that are still highly sought after today.

This year at the Carlisle GM Nationals, we are putting together a display of Buick vehicles to span the ages inside Building T. Happening in conjunction with the Buick Regal celebration, this display is bound to be a head turner. Have a Buick you think should be on display? Apply today using the link below! Can’t stay all weekend but want to still show off your Buick? Register for the NPD Showfield using the link below with the various Buick classes.

Apply for the Featured Vehicle Display      Register for the NPD Showfield

We’re not really fond of the term “malaise” but it’s the accepted term in our great hobby, so we’ll go with it. The “malaise era” refers to the mid-1970’s to the mid-1980’s and encompassed some of GM’s often forgotten vehicles. This year at the GM Nationals we are going to feature these GM vehicles for what is going to be a cool display of that era. There will be a unique tent display setup on the NPD Showfield that will be something to see. 

While that era encompasses a lot of vehicles, we want to see the odd stuff, the off the wall stuff, the stuff many of us have forgotten about. Have a vehicle that fits that description? Apply today using the link below so we can give your vehicle the appreciation it deserves!

Apply for the Featured Vehicle Display

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 Judging 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 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 GM Nationals this year! 

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

The ever-popular Solid Lifter Showroom will be back in Building Y 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

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 American Collectors Insurance 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 American Collectors Insurance 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

We are excited to announce the second M2 Machines diecast for the GM Nationals as part of an on-going series of die-cast! The ’93 Chevy Silverado is a relatively new casting from M2 Machines and is done up in a pace truck livery featuring your favorite show’s name! The Silverado has a cool slammed down look complete with white IROC wheels and some cool “Carlisle” touches hidden in the design. The die-cast will feature unique packaging with a matching Carlisle GM Nationals blister card which you can’t find elsewhere.

Carlisle Events has worked with the die-cast gurus at M2 Machines to have these available for purchase at the Carlisle GM Nationals. There will be no pre-orders or holds and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis at the show in June. Quantities are limited to just 1,000 pieces and we expect them to sell out. The price is TBD and must be purchased in the Carlisle Store in Building T at Carlisle GM Nationals. FYI – Quantities are limited to six (6) die-cast per person. 

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 thanks to our sponsor, Atturo Tires. 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!

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. 

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 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

Stop by the Carlisle Store within Building T to get your Carlisle GM Nationals 2023 event shirt! It doesn’t matter if you’re picking up a pre-order or shopping for the first time, the Carlisle Store has your event shirts in stock! These great options are all thanks to our apparel and merchandise partner, Green Mountain Monogram.  

When you visit the Carlisle Store check out their wide variety of items for sale such as, materials specific to this show as well as shirts that feature the overall season schedule for Carlisle Events. 

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! 

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!

Face Painting & Balloon Twisting - Kids can get their face painted and balloon artwork from Kels Kraftiness on Saturday (10AM - 4PM). Fees apply.

We hope to see your whole family at the show!

More Kids at Carlisle Information

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)

Also available, the Carlisle Auctions app. This app allows you to stay current with Carlisle Auctions! View consignments, search for cars and get the details on all the great vehicles being offered at Carlisle Auctions. Plus, during live auction hours, you can review the run list and even watch a LIVE web stream of the fun. Download the Carlisle Events and Carlisle Auctions apps today and we’ll see you at the show!

Carlisle Auctions App (Apple Devices)

For decades, buying a ticket to a car show at Carlisle 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, did we mention that tickets are cheaper online and that means the money you save can be used in the automotive flea market or can help you buy a car within the car corral. Buy now with total confidence and enjoy the show! 

Buy Tickets & Event Passes  Carlisle Events 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!

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

Carlisle Events takes pride in the partners we work with and we’re excited to partner with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley in 2023.

This year Ronald McDonald House Central Valley is raffling a 70th Anniversary Edition 2023 Corvette Stingray, a numbers matching 1965 Corvette Stingray convertible, a beautifully restored 1969 Chevelle SS, and even a Hawaii Getaway Package. Proceeds from their fundraiser will go towards providing a “Home Away From Home” for families while their children are being treated in a local hospital. Each room at the Central Valley Ronald McDonald House has two queen size beds, private restroom and satellite TV. Guests share common areas such as kitchens, laundry rooms, and other common living areas. Some families stay for a few days, while others stay for weeks or even months, depending on the severity of their child’s illness.

Tickets start at only $5 for 1.  Use code CARLISLE for special ticket offer!

Click Here to Enter

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!

Womens Oasis Vendor Application

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