CARLISLE PA FAIRGROUNDS • Bring your vehicle and join over 1,000 other participants at the Carlisle GM Nationals. All General Motors vehicles are welcome from vintage & classics to the modern 6th Generation Camaro, you can see it all here on the National Parts Depot Showfield.
Bring your vehicle and join over 1,000 other participants at the Carlisle GM Nationals. All General Motors vehicles are welcome from vintage & classics to the modern 6th Generation Camaro, you can see it all here on the National Parts Depot Showfield.
The annual Holiday Sale is running! Starting on Black Friday, November 25, 2022 and running through January 3, 2023 at 5 p.m. you can SAVE! Save a total of 20% off most aspects of our events!
The annual Holiday Sale is running!! Starting on Black Friday, November 25, 2022 and running through January 3, 2023 at 5 p.m. you can SAVE! Save a total of 20% off most aspects of our events!
When buying online, discounts will be applied at checkout. Phone orders will also be accepted at 717-243-7855 through Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 5 p.m. After that, the offices are closed for the year. Season Passes ordered from December 22 to January 1 will be shipped the week of January 2. Online sales will continue over break, 24/7, with the sale itself concluding on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at 5 p.m.
This is a limited time offer and our way of saying, "Thank you! We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you in the 2023 season."
Put your parts in front of thousands of GM and Chevrolet enthusiasts and buyers.
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.
Sell or Buy a Vehicle in the GM Nationals Car Corral
Classic to Late-Model Cars for Any Budget
A wide variety of GM/Chevrolet cars and trucks are annually available for sale in the GM Nationals Car Corral.
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.
The Carlisle GM 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 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.
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.
Visit the swap meet for the rare finds, parts, collectibles, automobilia, toys for the kids and even practical items for around the shop or the garage. You could also find your first or next classic and buy direct from the seller within the on-site car corral. From common to rare, these experiences can only be fully realized in person.
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.
The Standard of Excellence Judging class is limited to 50 cars maximum so pre-registration is highly recommended.
“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.
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.
Ten Vehicles will be Hand-Selected by Carlisle Events
Be Chosen as a Member of the Carlisle Elite on Friday
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.
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.
Part of what makes GM Nationals what it is, are the clubs that attend!
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 Club Challenge & Coolest Club Contest! The 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!
The ever-popular Solid Lifter Showroom will be back in Building Y at the Carlisle GM Nationals.
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!
The annual Novas at Carlisle "show within a show" is held throughout the GM Nationals event weekend.
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 north portion of our 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 north part of the 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!
The on-site autocross allows drivers to run the road course and compare their times to each other. Even better, it is free!
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.
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.
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! 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).
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.
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).
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.
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!
Take It to the Track with the Real Street Shootout
Join the UMI Performance Crew on Friday Evening
This year, be sure to participate in the Autocross Real Street Shootout, taking place Friday of event weekend.
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.
A&A Auto Stores Featuring Borla Exhausts on Installation Alley
A&A Auto Stores, the Official Performance Parts Installer of Carlisle Events will be offering performance exhaust installations from the top manufactures.
If you’re not exhausted when you leave the GM 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
Scootaround allows you to reserve your scooter in advance online or by calling 1-888-441-7575.
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!
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:
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!
Your Owner’s Manual to All Things Carlisle during Event Weekend
Available for Free Download on iTunes and NOW Google Play
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!
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!
Purchase Admission Tickets, Event Passes and Season Passes Online
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.
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!
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.
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 welcomes our sponsors and partners, where the industries best companies share their passion for automobiles with enthusiasts.
Carlisle welcomes our sponsors and partners, where the industries best companies share their passion for automobiles with enthusiasts. One of our newest partners for 2023 is JJ Best Banc & Company offering financing opportunities for your next collector car.
Awards Presentation – Show Your Winning Car in Style
Join Carlisle on Saturday Evening 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 Saturday evening.
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.
Women's Oasis – Quality Items for the Non-Automotive Audience
Visit the Oasis Vendors in Building Z
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!
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!
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
Never fear, because we’ve compiled a helpful list of ways that enhance your on-site experience at Carlisle!
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!
BRING CASH - The more the better. It’s hard to negotiate a deal without being able to pay.
WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES - It’s a lot of walking.
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.
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.
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.
ACT FAST - If you see a great deal, grab it. If you plan to come back later, it will probably be gone.
NEGOTIATE - It’s a flea market so don’t be afraid to make a REASONABLE offer.
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED - Chances are good that you will find something you weren’t planning to find, so keep your eyes open.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
HAVE IT HAULED - Carlisle Events offers FREE* parts hauling. Keep that in mind if you’re looking at an engine, transmission, truck bed, etc.
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.
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.
KNOW THE VALUE - Do some homework on the parts you’re looking for so you know if the price is a good deal.
AVOID THE CROWDS - When you arrive, go to an out-of-the-way area to start rather than following the herd.
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.
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.
Unique Show "Extras" on Carlisle Overstock Ebay Store
From Diecast to Banners and More
The Carlisle Overstock eBay Store is where we list any "extras" that were available at the events.
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
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