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A borough and the county seat of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, Carlisle is known to many for the Carlisle Fairgrounds, the venue of the biggest motorcycle, car and truck events in the country. These events are put on throughout the spring, summer and autumn by Carlisle Events. Some of these large events that feature cars at Carlisle include the All Chrysler Nationals, All GM Nationals and All Ford Nationals. If you're a car collector or hobbyist, time your visit to the city to coincide with a major happening, book a Carlisle bed and breakfast and enjoy the thrill brought about by cars at Carlisle.
Carlisle Events
Carlisle Fairgrounds
1000 Bryn Mawr Road
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
(717) 243-7855
www.carlisleevents.com
Founded by Bill and Chip Miller, Carlisle Events organizes annual automotive events where you can experience "The Cars. The People. The Excitement." The company aims "to continue our tradition as a respected leader in the automotive hobby; to be a responsible member of the communities in which we operate; and to pursue new business opportunities, ensuring the growth of the company," and they do this through the following events:
Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral
www.carlisleevents.com/ce/events/spring-carlisle
Held for 5 days in April, Spring Carlisle is a must-attend event for both seasoned automotive enthusiasts and first-timers curious about the hobby. This car swap meet, corral and auction has been going on for more than 30 years, drawing thousands of collectors and classic automotive connoisseurs from all over the world. A true convergence of cars at Carlisle, the event features more than 2,000 car makes and models, a manufacturers midway and more than 8,100 booths selling "every automotive part, accessory and piece of memorabilia imaginable." The 5-day pass costs $30.
Carlisle Performance & Style
www.carlisleevents.com/ce/events/performance-style
More than a regular car show, Carlisle Performance & Style is "a motorsports and lifestyle celebration" with automobiles, live music, competitions, stunt shows and special guests. Taking place on a weekend in May, this event brings together more than 1,500 of the East Coast's hottest and most tricked out VIP sedans, SUVs, custom compacts, mini trucks, modern muscle cars and more. The 2-day weekend pass costs $25.
Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals
www.carlisleevents.com/ce/events/import
The Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals highlights import sports cars and kit automotives of all makes and models. Taking place in May, the event features vintage and specialty vehicles from German automobiles to Japanese motorcycles. Everything from high-end models like the Mercedes AMGs and BMW M-series to Porches and Audis are showcased. Providing event goers and spectators various activities, the Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals is ideal for car clubs and families looking for a one-of-a-kind weekend. The 3-day weekend pass costs $15.
Corvettes at Carlisle
www.carlisleevents.com/ce/events/corvettes
If you're a fan of this classic American sports car, make sure you book a Carlisle inn for one of the biggest Corvette extravaganzas in the world. Corvettes at Carlisle features more than 4,000 Corvettes of different models, showing how the brand has evolved throughout the years. During the 4 days of education and entertainment in August, enthusiasts and their cars can participate in burnouts, autocross, dyno testing and a parade along downtown Carlisle. The 4-day weekend pass costs $40.