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Carlisle Ford Nationals

CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS • Come to the largest all-Ford show in the world which features Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Euro Fords on the 3,200+ National Parts Depot Showfield.

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June 6 - 8, 2025

June 5 - 7, 2026

Gate-n-Go Deadline

April 21, 2025
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Event Hours

Thursday: Set-Up Day
Fri- Sat: 7 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 7 AM - 12 PM

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Admission

Daily Thurs - Sat: *$15
Sunday: $7 at Gate (Free with Event Ticket)
Spectator Event Pass: *$30
Kids 12 and Under FREE
*Online tickets discounted.
Daily General Parking: $10

Location

Carlisle Fairgrounds
1000 Bryn Mawr Rd
Carlisle, PA 17013

Come to the largest all-Ford show in the world which features Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Euro Fords on the 3,200+ National Parts Depot Showfield. Ford Cars, Trucks and performance products will be on-site with offerings ranging from installations to special displays. Cars, parts, tools, memorabilia, collectibles and more will be for sale in the world's largest Ford Automotive Flea Market, as well as the latest and greatest products within the Manufacturers Midway.  

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Annual Holiday Sale - Save 20%

Annual Holiday Sale - Save 20%

Take Advantage of the Savings

The annual Holiday Sale runs from Black Friday, November 29, 2024 through January 2, 2025 at 5 PM. Save a total of 20% off most aspects of our events!
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Shelby GT350 60th Anniversary Celebration

Shelby GT350 60th Anniversary Celebration

Shelby’s Iconic Mustang Takes the Spotlight in June

The Shelby GT350 has become the name of legend in the automotive world from the original GT350’s of the mid-to-late 1960’s to the modern iterations from Ford and Shelby. Built on the premise of performance, racers from Ken Miles to Hailie Deegan have competed using the GT350 throughout its storied history. 
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Commemorating 20 Years of the Ford GT

Commemorating 20 Years of the Ford GT

Join Us for Special Displays, Activities, Guests and More

20 years later it is time to celebrate these icons of performance with an event within our event that is not one to miss. This year we will not only have one Ford GT display but two GT Displays! 
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Mercury Motorsport Capris Reunite

Mercury Motorsport Capris Reunite

Celebrating Mercury’s Racing Legacy

This year at the Ford Nationals we are working with the group at MotorsportCapri.com to bring together a group of these super rare fox-bodies. Located in Building T will be the Mercury Motorsport Capri Reunion with potentially the largest gathering ever put together since the 1985 Mercury Motorcity 100. 
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Galaxie Nationals Comes to the Ford Nationals

Galaxie Nationals Comes to the Ford Nationals

Join the Galaxie Club of America for their National Event

Rolling into the Ford Nationals in 2025 is the Galaxie Nationals, a huge national gathering of Ford Galaxie owners put together by the Galaxie Club of America. This event rotates around the country every year and this coming June it rotates into Carlisle, PA.
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Get Your Vending Spaces for Ford Nationals

Get Your Vending Spaces for Ford Nationals

Vending Spaces Available

The Ford 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 Ford enthusiasts and buyers.
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Sell or Buy a Ford in the Car Corral

Sell or Buy a Ford in the Car Corral

Classic to Late-Model Fords for any Budget

A wide variety of Ford cars and trucks are annually available for sale in the Ford Nationals Car Corral. You can shop, compare and make the deal directly with the owner. 
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Ford Nationals Automotive Flea Market Awaits You

Ford Nationals Automotive Flea Market Awaits You

Buy from a Great Mix of Vendors – You Never Know What You’ll Find

 

If you’re coming to the Carlisle Ford 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.  
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All New Automotive Scholarship Available

All New Automotive Scholarship Available

Learn How the Chip Miller Memorial Scholarship Can Benefit You

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.
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Ford Parade, Park & Party Comes to Downtown Carlisle

Ford Parade, Park & Party Comes to Downtown Carlisle

A Limited Field of 400 Hit the Streets on Saturday Night

The Downtown Carlisle Association presents the annual and always popular Ford Parade, Park and Party on Saturday, June 7 at 7PM. Automotive enthusiasts, specifically those interested in the FOMOCO brands, will line the streets of downtown Carlisle to see a wide array of cars showcased during the Carlisle Ford Nationals.
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Experience the Annual Ford Nationals Select Display

Experience the Annual Ford Nationals Select Display

Unique Showcase Features Unique Ford Branded Cars or Trucks

Annually, the Carlisle Ford Nationals host a display dubbed the Ford Nationals Select. Launched in 2015, this display is positioned within Building Y and features 12-14 cars that are unique to the history of the Ford Brand. 
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Attention Car Clubs – Compete in the Hemmings Club Challenge

Attention Car Clubs – Compete in the Hemmings Club Challenge

Will Your Club Measure Up?

In addition to the competition among the cars on the Ford Nationals NPD Showfield, there is a battle between clubs to see who has the most cars registered! 
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Attention Car Clubs - Coolest Club Hangout Award

Attention Car Clubs - Coolest Club Hangout Award

Is Your Club Tent the Place to Be?

Plan your theme and your decorations well for the show because there are a host of clubs vying for the honor.
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Showcase Your RTR Vehicle

Showcase Your RTR Vehicle

Two Showfield Classes Added for RTR Vehicles 

RTR knows not everyone is meant to be an RTR owner, but when you are, you're part of a unique & passionate group unlike any other. That said RTR vehicles are cut from a different cloth and from here on out will be showcased as such on our NPD Showfield!
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Specialty Builders Class

Specialty Builders Class

Register Your Hurst, Pettys Garage, Hennessey and MORE
 

Class 140 is home to those specialty built enthusiast vehicles.
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Celebrity Choice Awards at Ford Nationals

Celebrity Choice Awards at Ford Nationals

All Showfield Participants Eligible

We believe that one of the most honorable awards you can get at the Carlisle Ford Nationals is a Celebrity Choice Award. But do you really know what a Celebrity Choice award means? 
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Take It to the Track with the Real Street Shootout on SUNDAY

Take It to the Track with the Real Street Shootout on SUNDAY

See What Your Car Can Do on the Carlisle Course

There is a NEW day and time for the Autocross Real Street Shootout in 2024! The contest will be taking place SUNDAY at 9AM.
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Exhaust Contest at Ford Nationals

Exhaust Contest at Ford Nationals

Sign Up in Guest Services at the Event

Don't miss this cool competition as cars will start in a line on the track and roar as they accelerate. 
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Rolling Burnout & Donut Contest Presented by RTR Vehicles

Rolling Burnout & Donut Contest Presented by RTR Vehicles

Watch it at the Track

On Saturday of Carlisle Ford Nationals, visit the track to get your fix for tire burning excitement during the Rolling Burnout and Donut Contest presented by RTR Vehicles!
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RTR Vehicles (120 x 69 px)
VMP Performance Offering Dyno Tuning Services

VMP Performance Offering Dyno Tuning Services

Get the Most Out of Your Mods with VMP Tuning

Get your Ford tuned at this year’s Carlisle Ford Nationals!
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Fun for the Kids at Ford Nationals

Fun for the Kids at Ford Nationals

Fun Things for the Kids to Do at the Show

When you bring your kids to this year's Ford Nationals, there will be different things they can participate in at the show! Check them out below: 
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Awards Presentation – Show your Winning Ford in Style

Awards Presentation – Show your Winning Ford in Style

Join Carlisle on Sunday to Honor Winning Vehicles

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 Sunday.
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Buy Carlisle Events Merchandise Online 24/7

Buy Carlisle Events Merchandise Online 24/7

Visit CarShowGear.com Online 

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. 
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The Oasis – Quality Items for the Non-Automotive Audience

The Oasis – Quality Items for the Non-Automotive Audience

Check Out the Oasis for Relaxation, Shopping, and Activities

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! 
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Handy Tips for a Successful Trip through the Automotive Flea Market

Handy Tips for a Successful Trip through the Automotive Flea Market

FREE Taxi Service and Parts Hauling Help Get You from A to B at Carlisle

The Carlisle PA Fairgrounds is a large footprint that can be a challenge at times, even for the most experienced attendee. Never fear, because we’ve compiled a helpful list of ways that enhance your on-site experience at Carlisle! 
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Ford Nationals Recognizes Associate Sponsors

Ford Nationals Recognizes Associate Sponsors

Some of the Best in the Industry

Ford Nationals welcomes our sponsors and partners, where the industries best companies share their passion for automobiles with enthusiasts.
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JJ Best Banc    Coker Tire  Hemmings  CJ Pony Parts   Batteries Plus
Download the Carlisle Events App

Download the Carlisle Events App

Your Owner’s Manual to All Things Carlisle during Event Weekend

Available for free download on the App Store and Google Play, 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!
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Buy Discounted Admission Tickets Online

Buy Discounted Admission Tickets Online

Purchase Admission Tickets, Event Passes and Season Passes Online

Get ready for a seamless event experience by purchasing your tickets online! Buying tickets online means saving both time and money, so you can focus on enjoying the event.
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Scooter Rentals for Ford Nationals

Scooter Rentals for Ford Nationals

Service Provided by Scootaround

Scootaround allows you to reserve your scooter in advance online or by calling 1-888-441-7575.
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Military Discount for Spectator Tickets

Military Discount for Spectator Tickets

$5.00 Off Spectator Tickets at the Gate 

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. 
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Free Admission with Event Ticket during Rear View Mirror Sunday

Free Admission with Event Ticket during Rear View Mirror Sunday

Bring your Ticket Back on Sunday and Get In for FREE

Gates open at 7AM to start shopping for last minute deals from remaining vendors. 
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Non-Denominational Worship Service

Non-Denominational Worship Service

Sunday Morning at 9AM

We welcome you to join us for the service led by the Salvation Army and our partners-in-faith. 
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Unique Show "Extras" on Carlisle Overstock Ebay Store

Unique Show "Extras" on Carlisle Overstock Ebay Store

From Diecast to Banners and More

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.
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Interested in Our Other Hosted Events?

Check out our Event Schedule here.