Check out the 2022 Chrysler Nationals Event Guide for everything you need to know about the show.
2022 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals Event Guide
2022 Carlisle Chrysler Nationals Event Map & Schedule

We’re excited to announce that Dodge will be at Carlisle this year and they are bringing a party! They’ll have free swag, giveaways and tattoos. Their wearables partner, Detroit Shirt Co., will have plenty of cool stuff for sale that’s exclusive to Dodge. Want more? How about $100K and Dodge brand aficionados? Well, all of this is available at the Dodge Display on the Midway.

Still want more? OK, how about a Thrill Ride in a Hellcat? Yup, they’ll have those, too. To help spread the word about the return of Direct Connection, Chuck Spieser will be on hand to talk about that program. Thrill Rides on the track and the Dodge Display on the Midway. Now it’s a party!

Once you’re onsite, you can sign up for a FREE Thrill Ride in either a Challenger or Charger SRT Hellcat. Then strap in and get ready to go for the ride of a lifetime! Each car is equipped with a cellphone holder so you can record your ride. Afterwards, you can share your wild ride and use #dodgethrillrides.

You’ll be sideways almost the entire time. The tires will be smoking, and you’ll smell the rubber melting, grinning from ear to ear the entire time. Don’t miss the opportunity to ride with a professional driver with 717 horsepower on tap. Those poor tires don’t stand a chance.

Cristy had such a great time at the Chrysler Nationals in 2020 that she couldn’t wait to return. We all know 2020 had its “challenges” but Cristy was still very impressed with the event and the patrons that she couldn’t wait to return and experience a normal show. Everyone made her feel so welcome, and we know for a fact that she made some lifelong friends as a result of attending the show. If you missed her last time, this is your chance to meet Cristy.

Cristy is a true gearhead and has been hosting automotive TV shows for over a decade including All-Girls Garage, Barrett-Jackson auctions and Garage Squad. She has also appeared in several Dodge TV commercials and even hosted Roadkill Nights powered by Dodge. Oh, and Cristy will be on-hand Sunday to present the plaques at the awards ceremony at the Grandstand. All class winners will be able to get their photo with Cristy as they receive their awards.

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 Mopar on the Showfield!! Visit the Carlisle Registration Store to pre-register TODAY. 

We are super excited to announce that Buddy Martin, of the famed Sox & Martin team, will be joining us at the show this year! Buddy and Herb McCandless have remained good friends all these years so Buddy has decided to join Herb at Carlisle this year. Most of the weekend you will find Buddy in the McCandless Collection tent on the Manufacturer’s Midway where he and Herb will talk about the cars, racing and more. 

Buddy will also join Herb at the Stage on Saturday at 1:30pm to talk about “the good old days.” Additionally, they will be accompanied by Jim Ramsey and Joe Schulte who created many of the cool ads from the ‘60s and ‘70s, some of which included the Sox & Martin team. Since Jim and Joe are car guys too, the four have always had a lot in common and they are excited to share their stories with you!

Jim Ramsey and Joe Schulte might not be household names, but you know their work. They did many of the cool (read: psychedelic) ads from the muscle car era. Better still, they weren’t just ad guys, they were true enthusiasts! Jim and Joe lived the life they were tasked with selling. Yup, they had Hemi cars…modified by Petty Enterprises, to boot!

Jim and Joe will participate in a seminar with Herb McCandless and Buddy Martin on Saturday at the stage. The four men will talk about how they worked together back in the day and share their stories. Following the seminar, Jim and Joe will be in the Autograph Tent to sign autographs and talk one-on-one with YOU. They have some really cool stories about how they did ads at the time!

With the return of Direct Connection, it’s only fitting that Claudia, Miss Direct Connection 1984, makes a visit to Carlisle. Courtesy of our friends at Mancini Racing, Claudia will meet fans and sign autographs during the show. There will even be a limited number of free posters available each day. You’ll find her in the Mancini Racing booth on the Midway, Friday at 1pm and Saturday at 11am.

Additionally, there is an iconic photo of Claudia with a red ’69 Daytona with a gold wing and stripe that’s almost as famous as her Miss Direct Connection poster. We have the SAME Daytona and we’re going to have Claudia pose with the car to recreate that photo. The Daytona has been restored back to its original colors, but it is the very same car. Time and location to be announced.

This is the moment we have all been waiting for, burnouts are BACK in the newly expanded Rolling Burnout and Donut Contest! On Saturday of Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, visit the track at 5:30PM to get your fix for tire burning excitement!

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. 

Join us at 5:30PM at the track. You are not going to want to miss the return of burnouts to Carlisle!

Paul Rossi spent many years racing for Dodge and Direct Connection as both a drag racer and a road racer…and he was very successful at both!  We’re going to kick off the show on Friday morning at 10 a.m. with a State of the Hobby Address. Paul will be one of our featured speakers and we’ll conclude the presentation with the unveiling of Paul’s recently completed 1970 Challenger Super Stocker!

Paul did more than just race for Dodge. He was instrumental in connecting Dodge with Carroll Shelby. He also worked closely with Lee Iacocca on several projects. You can talk directly to Paul about all of his accomplishments in racing and with Dodge. Look for Paul and his Challenger directly behind the main stage.

As Mopar enthusiasts, we tend to be “collectors” in general gathering items beyond just cars and parts. We collect ANYTHING related to the brand we love! Now we want to display items from your collection that are not cars, trucks or vans. We’re looking for things like Chrysler boats, Sno Runners, Ross Barracuda bikes, signs and so on. They can be items produced under the Chrysler brand or just items that have a connection (such as the Barracuda bikes). 

Items will go way beyond those mentioned above and we’re looking for the obscure. Do you have something that most enthusiasts don’t know about with a connection to Chrysler? You are strongly encouraged to submit an application to have it considered for this special display. If you think it related to this display, we’d love to get a submission from you. We’re really hoping to find things we never knew existed!

Submit an Application HERE!

Just what are we looking for? You tell us. The obvious scenario is a car that was handed down from a mother to her son or maybe a father/daughter project. But we know the family connections are sometimes more obscure than that, so we want to hear YOUR story of how your Mopar has a family connection for this indoor display.

This feature will be more about the story than the car so be sure to tell us all about the family connection when you apply. We’ve heard a lot of great family stories over the years and we love them. Now is your chance to share your car and your story with the rest of the Mopar hobby. Just about every Mopar has a family story. We want to hear yours and then we’ll pick the ones that are the best combination of the story AND the car. CLICK HERE to apply and tell us your story.

REGISTER FOR THE INDOOR DISPLAY HERE

We’re looking for some of the best and/or most unique Mopars from 1972 to display indoors at the 2022 Chrysler Nationals. If you’re more of a Showfield person, we want as many ‘72s as we can get! For the indoor display, we want variety and we’re also going to go after cars like the ’72 Dart Swinger Special 340 (Canada only) and 440+6 B-Bodies. If you have a rare or outstanding 1972 Mopar, CLICK HERE to apply for consideration for the indoor display.

REGISTER FOR THE SHOWFIELD HERE
REGISTER FOR THE INDOOR DISPLAY HERE

We’ve been wanting to do an E-Body, but which one? And, how do you pick just one? Vintage Mopar advertising is something we love so we decided to do the first in a two-part set. This year will be the 340 ‘Cuda from the 1971 Plymouth ad; the left side of that ad to be exact. The packaging also contains the left side of the ad to complete the effect.

If you haven’t already figured it out, the 2023 die-cast will be the ’71 Hemicuda and the right side of the ad. The packaging for that car will contain the right side of the ad. The cars, packaging and artwork have been designed to be displayed together and will create the complete ad. The ONLY way to get one is from us and the best way to make sure you get yours is to pre-order it. There is NO SHIPPING and they MUST BE PICKED UP at the show in July.

FYI – the limit for orders is six (6) per person. The is open Monday-Friday, 8a.m. to 5 p.m. We’ll process your phone or web pre-order and set it aside for pickup in the Carlisle Store once you get to Carlisle! There is NO SHIPPING.

Pre-Order yours NOW!

You may also call the Carlisle Events office at 717-243-7855 and place your phone order today.

Full Picture of the Front of the Diecast
Close up of the Car
Picture of the Back of the Diecast

Covid messed up a lot of things for all of us, but, it messed up the 50th anniversary of the ’70 Charger in particular…so we’re going to give it another shot! The main organizer of this display is Canadian and so are many of the 1970 Charger owners. We want to take another shot at this, for our Canadian neighbors and all the 1970 Charger owners. They were robbed of the opportunity for the largest reunion of ’70 Chargers ever and we want to give them a second chance!

Due to the planned size of this reunion, it will be an outdoor display on the Showfield. We will also have a tent to display a handful of select Chargers. We’re continuing to work with the 1970 Charger Registry to further develop this activity so please check back for updates or visit www.1970ChargerRegistry.com for more info. 

REGISTER FOR THE SHOWFIELD HERE
REGISTER FOR THE TENT DISPLAY HERE

Do you remember a couple of years ago when Plymouth released its retro hot rod? Yeah, it seems like it was just yesterday but it was actually 25 years ago that Plymouth shocked the automotive world with its retro hot rod!! We’re going to celebrate the world’s only factory street rod with a special gathering on the Showfield and a tent that will feature about a half dozen hand-selected Prowlers.

All Prowlers are welcome and encouraged to participate in the Showfield display. If you have a Prowler that you would like to have considered for the featured display under the tent, CLICK HERE to complete an application. We’ll be looking for some great examples as well as rare colors, limited edition packages, customs and more for the featured display in the tent. If you have a Prowler, you definitely won’t want to miss this one!

REGISTER FOR THE SHOWFIELD HERE
REGISTER FOR THE TENT DISPLAY HERE

For years, we’ve all been hearing where someone thinks the Mopar hobby is headed. Most of the time, it’s all doom and gloom. Yet, here we are, and the hobby is as strong as ever…but it is different these days. For the first time ever, you’ll be able to hear directly from a wide variety of people in the Mopar hobby regarding the current state of the hobby, as well as the future. You’ll even be able to ask your own questions and get immediate feedback from the panel of presenters. All of this will occur at 10am on Friday at the Stage.

Speakers will include at least one of each of the following: collector, business owner, restorer, show promoter, media, SEMA, racer, celebrity, Dodge and possibly more. They will share their honest, personal experience and knowledge regarding the Mopar hobby. The address will conclude with the unveiling of some Mopars representing the hobby – past, present and future. You won’t want to miss the first-ever presentation!

The Chrysler 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. Vendors range from the biggest sellers of original, NOS and reproduction parts to hobbyists with a few leftover parts for sale. Put your parts in front of thousands of Mopar 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. 

If you have any questions or would like to book space for Chrysler Nationals, call our office at 717-243-7855 or book online!

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More about Vending at Carlisle 

A wide variety of Mopars are annually available for sale in the Chrysler 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 vending & 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. 

If you have any questions or would like to book car corral space for Chrysler Nationals, call our office at 717-243-7855 or book online!

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The Chrysler Nationals hosts a nice balance of vehicles of all brands and eras. And even though the Featured Vehicle Displays often focus on certain models due to various anniversaries and celebrations, we still make sure we have room to highlight anything from Ma Mopar. Basically, if it’s welcome on the Showfield, it’s eligible for consideration in the Featured Vehicle Display.

If you have a vehicle that you think should be featured, you are strongly encouraged to submit an application. The process only takes about 5 to 10 minutes but please be sure to have some good photos ready to upload (it’s as easy as attaching them to an email). You are welcome to contact the Event Manager Ed Buczeskie via e-mail if you have any questions.

Oh, and the more unique the vehicle is, the more we might be interested! If you think it’s special and should be highlighted at the show, we want to hear from you. The entire process is easy and can be done totally online at www.CarlisleFeatures.com.

As always, Carlisle is proud to be the home of the biggest and best Mopar Survivor display anywhere! Thanks to the efforts of Mel Major, we are able to bring you 40-50 of the best examples of original, untouched and unrestored cars each year. It doesn't matter if you're the original owner; all that matters is that you own an original car. Vehicles must be at least 85% original in all areas including paint. To showcase your survivor, please contact Mel directly at mkmajor@verizon.net for more information.

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Mopar enthusiasts are some of the most social in the car hobby. With that fun and social enthusiasm, it should come as no surprise that there are many clubs in attendance at the Chrysler Nationals. In addition to the competition among the cars, there is a battle between clubs to see who has the most cars registered. As a bonus, we offer the use of a 20’ X 20’ tent to those clubs who register 25 vehicles or more. These tents are a great place to take a break and they make a great club headquarters for the weekend. Larger clubs may be eligible for a bigger tent. Contact us for details.

Congratulations to our 2021 Club Challenge Winners!
1st - Pennsylvania Modern Mopar Group
2nd - Mopars in Motion
3rd - 2gn.org

To become an Officially Recognized Club, you must first fill out an Application Form. 
To learn more about our club program, visit the Club Relations Page.

The Coolest Club award is based on the premise of the club tent being “THE PLACE” to be. Plan your theme and your decorations well for this year because there are multiple clubs vying for the honor.

If your club epitomizes the type of place where show goers and Carlisle staff alike want to hang out, then you stand a great chance of winning. We want to see lots of Mopar, Dodge, Plymouth, DeSoto, AMC and Jeep banners as well as other automotive-themed decorations. Be creative and have fun!

Congratulations to our 2021 Coolest Club Winner - 215Mopar

To become an Officially Recognized Club, you must first fill out an Application Form. 
To learn more about our club program, visit the Club Relations Page.

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

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! 

Single Day Tickets or Event Passes
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We were all there at one time or another – being the young person in the Mopar Hobby. Not only is the younger generation the future of the hobby, but we want to encourage them to participate and bring their fresh perspective. Currently, three different classes are offered: Rear Wheel Drive, Truck/Van/SUV and Front Wheel Drive/All Wheel Drive. The goal is to give the Young Guns an area where they can network with their peers and call special attention to their efforts. Classes are open to licensed drivers, age 16-25.

Register TODAY!

This year, be sure to participate in the Autocross Real Street Shootout, taking place Friday of event weekend. It will begin with check-in at 5PM followed by a driver's meeting. At the conclusion of the meeting, a team of judges will evaluate each car for appearance and build quality. After all of the cars have been judged, they will go through a tech inspection and at 6PM, as the sun goes down, the lights come on and the cars will compete on the track.

If you think you and your car have what it takes to compete in the shootout, signup for the contest at Guest Services starting at 7AM on Friday. This activity is a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to sign-up when you get here!  The winner will receive a plaque and the Top Three finishers 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 Chrysler 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.

Congratulations to our top three in 2021:
1st - Gregory Gazdik - 2004 Dodge Neon SRT4
2nd - Steven Rodgers- 1968 Dodge Charger
3rd - Gary Reever - 1998 Dodge Neon

Big thanks to the CVCC for running the autocross!

The show may officially begin on Friday but the fun starts on Thursday with the Kick-Off to Carlisle party hosted by Mopar Rebellion. It is held at the Carlisle Expo Center and starts at 4 p.m. The expo center is a block west of the fairgrounds and is easily accessible by foot. If driving to the kick-off, you can input 100 K St., Carlisle, PA 17013 into your GPS.

The Kick-Off features inexpensive food, music, great Mopars and more. It is free for participants and spectators! There’s no judging – just fun with well over 400 cars. Be sure to arrive early before all of the spots are gone. Check out Mopar Rebellion on Facebook for more details on a fun all-Mopar event.

We’re honored that the Golden Commandos have chosen to make the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals an annual stop on their schedule. These guys put the Plymouth brand in the winner’s circle many times over the years. They love meeting their fans and talking about the glory days of racing. They will be available to sign autographs and meet with fans all weekend. Commandos who regularly attend include Evan Ericson, Jim Hall, Ray Kobe and Warren Anderson. These legends are 2013 Mopar Hall of Fame inductees. See them at Carlisle and enjoy this very unique experience.

The Golden Commandos - Learn More

It seems as though the RAMCHARGERS enjoy being at Carlisle as much as we enjoy having them at the show and for that reason we call them our “friends” rather than special guests. Even though they have become regulars at the Chrysler Nationals we can’t forget what this group has done for our hobby. They were pioneers on the track and in the office. They truly are legends in the Mopar world and we are honored to have them at the show each year. RAMCHARGERS members who frequently attend include Tom Coddington, Mike Buckel, Al Adam, John Wehrly, Dave Rockwell and Barns Danials.

 

No matter how long you’ve been in this hobby, there’s always more to learn. To help with that, we bring in some of the biggest names in the industry to teach and inform. Best of all, this knowledge is totally free to all attendees. Topics typically include restoration techniques, care and maintenance, engine building and most recently, how to choose the right oil for your Mopar.

Hang Tight! Seminar topics for the event will be announced closer to showtime! In the meanwhile, make your plans to be at the show by either buying a single day or event pass...OR registering your ride to be part of the LARGEST all-Mopar themed event in the world!

Register for the Show Today
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Meet and interact with artist David Snyder as he sets up shop within Building T. David will be painting throughout the weekend and will have other featured products for sale, both original and reproductions. Stop in to meet Dave and witness first hand his artistic ability as he works on a new painting.

David Snyder also participates as a Celebrity Judge during the event. What is truly awesome is that he awards his pick not only a plaque but also a framed, matted limited edition print (size 22 x 28).

David Snyder Car Art Online

Whether it’s for bragging rights, showing your ride to the Mopar faithful, or a photo for your display, the Carlisle Events Awards Presentation is a must-have for our participants. Professional photography is available at the parade ceremony and available on-site for purchase. Awards are presented Sunday at 12:00 PM during the Awards Presentation in front of the stage.

If you cannot attend the presentation, your award can be picked up Sunday between 9:00-12:00 PM. After the show you may pick up your award during regular business hours at the fairgrounds or we will ship awards for $15 each.

Did you win? Ship your award HERE.

Stop by the Carlisle Store within Building T to get your Carlisle Chrysler Nationals 2022 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. 

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! 

Download the Carlisle Events App (Apple Devices)
Download the 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!

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If you’re not exhausted when you leave the Chrysler Nationals, it's your own fault! A&A Auto Stores, the Official Performance Parts Installer of Carlisle Events, will be offering performance exhaust installations from the top manufactures. Don’t miss this opportunity to GET EXHAUSTED at Carlisle!

Call Pat today to schedule your appointment and make your ride sound great! Reach out now via phone at 570-301-7867 or by e-mail at customercare@aaautostores.com

If you missed A&A at the show, be sure to visit them ONLINE today for more information about their products, locations and more.  

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! 

Book Online for Chrysler Nationals HERE

There is undeniable turmoil currently playing out in the Eastern European country of Ukraine.  Since February, its people have been under attack from the Russian military.  As survivors flee, many have been left in need of support in ways that most will never comprehend.  In a simultaneous act, the war rages on, while a large-scale international humanitarian effort plays out.  Carlisle Events is teaming with Carlisle Area Lions Clubs and the Carlisle Salvation Army to receive donations that can ultimately help those in need.

This year when you cruise to Carlisle as a spectator, vendor or show car participant, look for the Salvation Army on grounds or Carlisle Area Lions Clubs at our entry gates.  When you see them, please consider donating as we all work together to help those in need.  Learn more about our host organizations online today and thanks in advance for your generosity and support.

Carlisle Area Lions Club – Learn More
Carlisle Salvation Army – Learn More

Carlisle Events has always been an affordable destination for family fun when it comes to car shows. New this season, a military discount is offered for military who enjoy the sights, experiences and excitement of car shows.

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. This discount perfectly complements one of the marquee fairgrounds backdrops, the U.S. Army War College, as well as the thousands of active and retired service personnel who call the Cumberland Valley home. 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.

You’ve been waiting 16 years to get that license and hit the open road in your first car.  Your piggy bank is filled with coins and savings you’ve been stashing away for nearly two decades, but where do you start?  What do you look for in a “first” used car?  What’s safe?  What’s not safe?

Join us as expert technician, Paul Koerner, provides you with a checklist on what you should know before you buy!  Not only will he review that list with you, but he’ll show you how to do it!  Paul will show you first-hand how to do exterior and interior inspections, check your tire depth, your belts, hoses, brakes, engine, components, and so much more.

This is a valuable resource for any new driver and we are so happy to make this available for our next generation of drivers. 

Please consult your event guide once on-site for seminar times and location.  

When you bring your kids to this year's Chrysler 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, a Hot Wheels car, free cup with a coupon for a free drink at the food court and 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!

Color a Car with Chalk- Kids can draw (with chalk) on a car throughout the show. Location will be on the Event Map!

We hope to see your whole family at the show!

Learn More about the Kid's Activities throughout the Carlisle Events Season

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!  Done shopping? The tent is also home to some incredibly, and often tasty, seminars and special services offered by the vendors.

Women's Oasis 2022 - Enjoy free seminars and cooking demos throughout the weekend.  See your event guide for a full schedule of activities.  In addition, join us Saturday at the Women’s Oasis tent for 20 games of FREE prize bingo!  Bingo is at 2 p.m. in the tent.  Sit back, relax and enjoy some time with friends while competing for some awesome prize baskets!  Seating is limited and games are reserved for WOMEN ONLY.  This year, the tent will be located in near the wash bay area, NC/ND spaces 1-13.  Please check out the event guide once on-site to confirm the time and tent location.

The weekend schedule is featured in the event directory as is the exact location for the Oasis. If you're a regular at Carlisle, be sure to check the map, as Oasis locations may vary based on event.

Women's Oasis Vendor Application

Carlisle Events promotes multiple events annually and many of them have a footprint to host you and your camper, RV or tent. Rates vary by event, but if you’re a collector car enthusiast and enjoy spending your non-show hours in something other than a hotel, consider camping at Carlisle. You’ll be positioned conveniently close to the excitement of the day. All camping is dry camping – no hook ups. With paid admission campers do have 24 hour access to the bath houses located at the Carlisle Fairgrounds.

Ultimately, prices, availability and amenities vary per show. For the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, camping is located off-site in the Clay Street parking lot. All on-site options are sold out.  

Camping Information

The best way to find out complete details per show is to call Carlisle Events at 717-243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com

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. 

 

A non-denominational worship service is held at 9:00AM Sunday morning. We welcome you to join us for the service led by the Salvation Army and our partners-in-faith. Coffee and donuts available. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! We hope to see you there. 

 

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...

If you are looking for an event t-shirt, please visit our Merchandise Partner, Green Mountain Monogram Online HERE.


Check out the Carlisle Overstock eBay Store!

Enjoy the final moments and aspects of what surely was an amazing event weekend.  Gates open at 7AM to start shopping for last minute deals from remaining vendors. 

Sunday at Carlisle offers FREE parking in any Carlisle operated parking lot. Additionally, if you had purchased an event ticket from a prior day, bring it back in on Sunday and get in for FREE (or pay regular admission without an event ticket from prior day)!

Sunday's will operate as follows:
Gates Open at 7AM
Buildings R, T, Y & Z Opens at 7AM
Guest Services Opens at 8AM
Vendor Services Opens at 8AM
Notary Opens at 9AM