Pre-Register before the Gate-N-Go deadline of Monday, May 24 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 24th 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 online at The Carlisle Registration Store or by calling in to the office at 717-243-7855. 

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

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!

Cars have always been recognized as the stars here at Carlisle. This year the star cars come to the Carlisle GM Nationals in June! See your favorite Comic, TV, and Movie cars pop off the pages or out of the screen and into one of our displays in Building T at the show. We are still gathering cars for our list of cars on display. Have a unique TV, Movie, or Comic car? Want to have it on display for the show?  Apply today at CarlisleFeatures.com.

Do you own or appreciate some of GM's most influential and important cars? If so, then being a part of the Featured Vehicle Display is a must. The display is open to all makes and style of car that falls under the GM production umbrella. This display doesn't have a specific theme, but does have one thing in common; some of the nicest GM cars and/or trucks around. Apply today for consideration and see your car placed indoors. It'll not only be out of the elements, it'll be protected be stanchions and shown off to event participants!


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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. Connect with Carlisle Events today to see if you qualify for vendor discounts.

New and existing ones may qualify for the following:

• Early bird renewal discount of 5%
• Multi-show discounts up to 10%
• Free space opportunities; buy 2 get 1 free or…
• Buy 1 space, get 1 free
• Free specialty listing

Call our office at 717-243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com. 

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Over 150 cars and trucks are available for sale in the GM Nationals Car Corral. The best part about the car corral is that you can meet with the seller, drive the vehicle, negotiate your own price and see and touch the car in person. Onsite services include notary, financing, insurance, temporary tags and more, all available right in the car corral. 

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For more information or to purchase a car corral space, please contact us at (717) 243-7855 or email info@carlisleevents.com

“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 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 Circle Parade on Sunday.

The judging team will be composed of several professional builders and experts, all of whom have impressive track records. Whether you want to have your car critiqued and analyzed by a team of judges, or have your peers vote on your vehicle, the GM Nationals offers something for every type of enthusiast. Simply click below on the “register now” link and choose the Standard of Excellence class to learn more about the judging guidelines.

Congratulations to all of our 2020 winners and good luck in 2021!

Joe Williams- 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle **Best of Show**
John Arbogast- 1999 Chevrolet Corvette
Stephen Barnisky- 1965 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible
John Bradley- 1976 Chevrolet Vega
Jeff Brannan- 1969 Chevrolet Yenko Camaro
Thomas Gannon- 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Bryan Ginn- 2009 Pontiac G8
Jim Gross- 1991 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
Ronnie King- 1985 Buick Riviera
Brian Miller- 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Gary Ramey- 2004 Chevrolet Silverado
Jeff Rogers- 1969 Oldsmobile Hurst
Tony & Kathy Weikert- 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
Patricia Welliver- 2015 Chevrolet Corvette
Carman Welliver Jr- 2017 Chevrolet Corvette

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Ready, Set, Go! Car owners will now have the chance to showcase just what their car sounds like in a standalone environment. Now, you don’t have to rev your engine just to turn heads. On Friday and Saturday of event weekend all eyes will be on you and your car. Don't miss this cool competition as cars will start in a line on the east side of the grounds near the pavilion and roar as they accelerate up the hill to the north side of the grounds. This will also be judged but take note, the best overall sound will take home the prize, not necessarily the loudest.

The contest consists of two rounds, with each round hosting 10 cars. Cars will be accepted for sign-up on a first come first served basis and we do expect each round to be filled so please sign up early. The qualifying round will take place on Friday afternoon at 3PM and second qualifying round will begin on Saturday morning at 10AM. From the two rounds we will select a number of cars to move on to the finale on Saturday Afternoon. The list of who qualified for the finale will be posted at 12PM on Saturday at the Guest Services Building near the Grandstand. The finale will then begin at 2PM on Saturday. You must participate in a qualifying round to have a chance to participate in the finale!

The Exhaust Competiton is FREE but you MUST be registered on the Showfield to be eligible to participate! Sign up in Guest Services starting on Friday at 7AM. You may only signup for one qualifying round!

We were all there at one time or another – being the young person in the hobby and showing against the veterans! Not only is the younger generation the future of the hobby, but we want to encourage them to participate and bring their fresh perspective. 

At GM Nationals we offer a FREE Showfield class to those licensed drivers, age 16-25. The goal is to give the Young Guns an area where they can network with their peers and call special attention to their efforts. You can register when you come to the event at the Registration Office outside of Gate 3 or you can call our office at 717-243-7855. Proof of license is required for this showfield class!

Carlisle Events and the folks from the National Nostalgic Nova Club have teamed up to create a special meet within the GM Nationals 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 north portion of our pavilion. All Novas will be parked in the blue Showfield, right between the midway and the pavilion near one of the main avenues of the Fairgrounds. This offers the Novas a great place to display while still remaining a part of the main show. Registration for Nova classes is still the same as in years past, there are simply more classes to choose from! All cars are also still eligible for the same awards as in previous years.

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 north part of the pavilion.

A special highlight for 2020 will be a selection of Nova Gold Class Award winners from events across the USA. These winners will be assembled in the southern portion of the pavilion are Novas that are at the top of their game scoring over 900 points in Gold Class Judging at Nova events. On Thursday and Friday there will also be a judging of 4-5 new Nova builds getting scored for hopeful Gold Class Awards.

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!

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In addition to the competition among the cars on the GM Nationals NPD Showfield, 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.

Congratulations to our winners and thank you for participating. Please contact us for details on how to be involved! For our next offering, we hope to see club participation grow even more. Don't miss out on this great gathering of like minded enthusiasts.

Congratulations to our top three in 2020:

1- First Generation Monte Carlo Club
2- Mid‐Atlantic Fiero Owners Association
3- National Nostalgic Nova/ Novas at Carlisle

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.

Is your club cool enough? Is your club ready for the event?

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

Congratulations to our 2020 winner, the First Generation Monte Carlo Club, and thanks to all the clubs that participated.

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.

No Carlisle event would be complete without the burnout contest. Competitors battle for bragging rights and the title of “Carlisle King (or Queen) of the Hill.” Pre-registration for the burnout contest is required at Guest Services. A show sticker (i.e. registered for vending or show vehicle), driver’s license and proof of insurance are required.
 
The contest is limited to 10 vehicles with each getting 3 minutes to burnout. Burnouts are open to all registered vehicles that are part of the National Parts Depot Showfield.

Congrats to our 2019 Burnout Winner, Chris Capstick and his 1973 Chevrolet Monte Carlo!

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. An even cooler aspect of Bruce’s demonstrations will be that several lucky audience members could be chosen to sit in the cars as they are fired up. This is a rare opportunity to sit in the cockpit of an actual NHRA drag car while the driver and his team start and rev it for you! Be sure to check your event directory for Bruce’s exact location and the startup times as well. Don’t miss your chance to see, hear and smell the Nitro while Bruce disturbs the peace at the GM Nationals!

This June, prepare to be sucked back into your seat as the UMI Performance team members take you on one wild ride! Back again to thrill our attendees, the suspension gurus at UMI will be offering free Autocross Ride-Alongs throughout the event weekend. These rides are open to anyone attending the GM Nationals, and you can even take multiple rides! Just visit the UMI tent in the north field, sign the waiver and buckle up for the ride of a lifetime. UMI offers complete suspension performance packages for virtually every GM vehicle, and they want to show you just what their cars can do! The 2020 Track Schedule will be listed below when available.

*Age/height restrictions may apply

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.

You can visit them at the GM Nationals on the Manufacturers Midway, head over to their web, also linked below or call them at 814-343-6315.

UMI Performance

The ever-popular Real Street Shootout Contest presented by UMI Performance is on the schedule once again! For the 5th year in a row, participants can sign up and compete for the chance to win several cash prizes ($300 - 1st, $200 - 2nd and $100 - 3rd), as well as be crowned the Real Street Shootout Champion! The contest is 100% free to participate in; however, it is limited to 20 cars maximum – so hurry up! Signing up is easy and quick; simply visit Guest Services on Friday of the show to register your car. This process must be completed no later than 4:30 PM on Friday so we can allow for tech inspections and vehicle staging. Participants must have a registered (and street legal) car on the Chevrolet Nationals showfield, be 18 years of age or older and have a valid license and insurance. Participants are also strongly encouraged to bring their own helmets for safety.

*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.

You can visit them at the Chevrolet Nationals on the Manufacturers Midway, head over to their web page, also linked below or call them at 814-343-6315.

Congratulations to our Top 3 in 2020
1- Justin Peachy- 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
2- Mike Goodman- 1981 Chevrolet Camaro
3- Mike Stewart- 1999 Pontiac Firebird Formula

UMI Performance
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The ever-popular Solid Lifter Showroom will be back in Building Y at the 2021 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! More details will be announced closer to event time in 2021.

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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!

Novas at Carlisle once again will be hosting seminars on the backside of the pavilion during the GM Nationals. Next years topics cover not just those for Nova owners but some for all vehicle owners. The seminar schedule will be announced closer to the 2020 event date!

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.

Congratulations to the 2020 Carlisle Elite winners:

David Boyer- 1974 Chevrolet Nova
John Bradley- 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega
Mike Dambosia- 1946 Oldsmobile Coupe
Nancy Dysinger- 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
David Eyster- 2006 Pontiac GTO
Justin Gannon- 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle
Justin Hair- 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Steve Ramsey- 2014 Chevrolet Cadillac CTS
Stanley Sipko- 1967 Buick Sportwagon
Kevin Uilkie- 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

If you’re not exhausted when you leave the Chevrolet 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 Lewis today to schedule your appointment and make your ride sound great! Reach out now via phone at 570-313-0325 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. To do so, click the link below.

A&A Auto Stores

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 tickets 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! Buy now with total confidence and enjoy the show!  

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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! 

Download the Carlisle Events App (Apple Devices)
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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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We're taking you on a "Social Stop" Scavenger Hunt at Carlisle GM Nationals. Once completed you'll receive the special anniversary display stickers for 2021! The rules are easy, just follow the steps below...

Step 1: Obtain an Event Guide, which has an event map in the center. These are located at Guest Services OR you can download the FREE Carlisle Events App (for Apple & Android phones), to have everything right on your phone!

Step 2: Figure out what and where the special displays are located. There's a total of 4 special displays aka "Social Stops." HINT: Some of the displays may NOT be in a building!

Step 3: When you've found a Social Stop sign, you'll know that's where the special display is. Simply take a picture/video of the cars in the display. Get creative and have fun with your content. We certainly approve taking selfies!

Step 4:  When you've taken pictures of all the displays (or the ones that you'd like a sticker for), post your pictures on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) using the hashtag #ChevyCarlisle and tag Carlisle GM Nationals if applicable. 

Step 5: Once posted, stop in at the Guest Services "Information Desk" and show us your post! When we see your post we will hand you the Special Anniversary stickers that you've taken photos of. 

You may complete the Scavenger Hunt once per day to receive the Special Anniversary Stickers. We know you'll love the stickers but hope you'll also have a fun time participating in the Scavenger Hunt!

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There are lots of classics onsite during event weekend but only one will win a special award from the Historic Vehicle Association, or HVA. Once again this year, the HVA recognizes the importance of event weekend and those who take part in it. Their 'National Automotive Heritage Award' is a movement designed to collect, preserve and share stories that celebrate the automobile’s historic impact on modern culture and the lives of everyday people. The movement aims to show the automobile's significance to the American experience through member-submitted stories and photographs, as well as curated films and personal documentaries.

Good luck, because this year, you're ride just might be selected.

Congrats to the 2019 Winner, the Dress Family with a 1961 Chevrolet Corvette!

Historic Vehicle Association
National Automotive Heritage Award

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 Car Art Online

Whether it’s for bragging rights, showing your ride to the event guests, or a photo for your display, the Carlisle Events Award Parade is a must do for winners and spectators alike. Professional photography is available at the parade ceremony and available on-site for purchase. Awards are presented Saturday evening at a time TBA as part of an awards parade in front of the stage.

After the show you may pick up your award during regular business hours at the fairgrounds or we will ship awards for $15 each. We hope you will join us in celebrating the vehicles that are honored as winners.

Did you win? Ship your award HERE.

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!

Chevrolet Nationals weekend is fun for the entire family and we haven’t forgotten about our next generation! In the Kids at Carlisle Activity Area, we give the kids a chance to be a kid! Draw on a real car, design their own poster or make their very own Kids at Carlisle Tee Shirt! If crafts aren’t their thing, spend some time on the play equipment. Don’t worry mom and dad…there are plenty of chairs to take a break and let the kids have some fun!

Come on in and check it out!

Activity Center Hours:
Friday: 9AM- 5PM
Saturday: 9AM- 5PM

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 GM Nationals, camping is located off-site in the Clay Street parking area.  

More 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.