Pre-Register before the Gate-N-Go deadline of Monday, April 12th 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 April 12^th 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".

2021 marks a number of modern and classic Volvo anniversaries. From engines to platforms to specific models, there is no denying Volvo deserves some recognition. So not to exclude anyone, we are putting together a display of all things Volvo. From Classic to Modern, stock to modified, and everything in between, its welcome here for the celebration. Join us this may as we put together an awesome display of all things Volvo. Interested?  Apply today at CarlisleFeatures.com. Have a car but can’t stay all weekend? Join us in the fun and register for the showfield.

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Opel fans have a lot or reasons to celebrate at Carlisle in 2021. In descending order, this year makes the 50th anniversary of the Opel Manta, 25th anniversary of the club’s presence at the event and the 15th anniversary of the Opel Nationals. As the Manta hits the half-century mark, we will honor it with a display in Building Y. The display will feature the Manta along with a mix of other Opels. 

Beyond the Manta, Carlisle will play host to the 15th annual Opel Nationals, which comes to IPN every five years. During the Opel Nationals we typically see well over 50 Opels at the show. To coincide with all of that, this is the club’s 25 anniversary at Carlisle. The name may have changed over the years to its current “Opels at Carlisle”, but the same spirit of Opel enthusiasm has been coming to Carlisle for 25 years! That’s quite a history but it’s even more impressive for a company that hasn’t imported cars to the US in almost 50 years. 

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The K20 and K24, two of the most popular 4 cylinder engines of the modern era. Can you believe it that the K-Series is 20 years old? From the RSX to the Civic Type R’s, there is no denying the performance of the K-Series engines in the modern Honda and Acura platforms. Join us this may as we put together an awesome display of all things K-Series. This includes cars that originally came with them and cars that have had K swaps.  Interested? Apply today at CarlisleFeatures.com. Have a car but can’t stay all weekend? Join us for the fun and register for the showfield.

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One of Toyota’s most iconic engine platforms, the Toyota 2JZ, turns 30 in 2021! The engine originally debuted in 1991 and has since become not only a performance icon but also legendary in import car culture. This year at the show we will put together an awesome display of all things 2JZ. This includes cars that originally came with them and cars that have had 2JZ swaps. Interested?  Apply today at CarlisleFeatures.com. Have a car but can’t stay all weekend? Register for the Showfield!

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The Renault Owner Club of North America is putting together a unique display featuring Renaults made in the 1980s. This will be a celebration of everything Renault from this decade. We are specifically looking for any of the cars Renault made for the North American market from the period, but also any Renault cars originally imported into the country on the gray market. We’re also in search of newer models that have been brought into the country due to their twenty-five-year exemption. We are looking for Renault 18i and four-door Renault LeCars, which are celebrating the milestone of forty years since their introduction. Also being considered are the Renault-developed Eagle Premier and Dodge Monaco, which were built in Canada. 

We want to gather as many variants of Renaults that were sold in the 1980s as we can find, and Carlisle is the perfect place attempt to stage such a gathering. If you have a Renault made in the ‘80s, Please visit CarlisleFeatures.com to register for this unique display.  Then make plans to join us this spring at the Carlisle Fairground May 14th and 15th.

Over the years we have had a number of examples of US Market, French built, Renault 12s as well as many of their other variants built in other markets. With the assistance of Renault 12 USA and Dacia 1300 New York, we look forward to a definitive display of the Renault 12 which will include the largest number of examples ever displayed in North America. We’re honored to have the Central PA Chapter of the Renault Owners Club attempt such a display at Carlisle!

Starting in 1971, Renault offered one of the world’s first mid-size front wheel drive cars in the US Market.  Not only was it’s spacious, it also had a comfortable interior, modern styling, and good performance along with low fuel consumption. Sales of the Renault 12 continued in both the US and Europe throughout the decade, but by 1980 it was on its way out in those markets, although it continued to gain ground in other markets including: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, and other Latin American markets, as well as Romania, Turkey, and Yugoslavia in Eastern Europe. The last R12 was produced in 2000 in Turkey, while Romanian automaker Dacia continued producing the R12-based 1310 sedan and wagon until 2004 and the R12-based Dacia Pick-Up until December 2006. 

If you own a Renault 12, Dacia, Corcel, or one of its other cousins, please visit  CarlisleFeatures.com and make plans to join us in May.

Indoors at Carlisle is the place to see the best of the best in imports, tuners and performance sport compacts. Many Featured Display cars are featured in national magazines as a result of being on display. There is no charge to participate if your vehicle is selected, admission is provided as well as truck and trailer parking.

Don't forget, there are some unique featured displays in this year as well. IPN weekend spotlights cars from around the world and so much more. The international flavor of the showfield offers something for everyone. Don't miss out!

Apply Today- Featured Vehicle Display Application
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Experience drive through judging at this year's show! Judging is hosted by WRTeam and eJudged.com. Join them for a weekend of fun! Last year they judged hundreds of vehicles without a hitch and the process gets better each year. Register your car today for the Judged Showfield classes!

If you are a winner, you can see in person as the winner's list will be posted at Guest Services by 9AM on Sunday as well as online at the same time.

Also, if you are not on-site to receive your award, you may either pick it up during regular business hours at the fairgrounds or we will ship awards for $15 each. We hope you will join us throughout the weekend, however; to celebrate the vehicles that are honored as winners.

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Judging Standards

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

The Import & Peformance 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 Import & Performance 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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The Import & Performance Nationals car corral provides classic to late model vehicles in all varieties of make, model and condition for sale. Thousands will browse, compare and make deals directly with the owner. No photoshopped images or other tricks commonly found on internet sites. You get to look at the vehicles in person and perform your own detailed inspection. As always, notary services including temporary tags are available in the car corral. This allows buyers to drive their purchases off the grounds almost instantly.

Car corral rules dictate that all vehicles in the corral must be for sale, in running condition and cannot be displayed on trailers. 

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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.

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! 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! 

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The Import & Performance Nationals Race Car Paddock has been an annual highlight area of the event for several years and the vehicles are treated as a Featured Vehicle Display. That means you can display your race car at no charge! The Race Car Paddock is reserved exclusively for vehicles that are set up for racing including road racers and autocross to drag and rally cars and more. See the cars as part of a true garage display within the pavilions on the east side of the grounds.

This display is hosted each year by our friends at the Pennsylvania Hillclimb Association but all true race vehicles are welcome to apply. For those that have the urge to get some track time in during the event, you can do so by taking a few laps on our onsite autocross. 

Apply Today- Featured Vehicle Display Application

NICOclub.com, the largest and most comprehensive online resource for Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun enthusiasts once again is coming to Carlisle for their annual NICOfest at the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals show. Their draw gets bigger and better each year and pulls attendees from the West Coast, Florida and Chicago. Reach out to NICO today to make this year even bigger and better.  Please note, you must be registered as a non-judged participant at minimum during Import & Performance weekend to be eligible to participate in track activities with NICO. Make sure to review the NICO Club Rules before attending. Helmet guidelines have been updated and outdated helmets will be refused entry. Check out the schedule of events for 2021 below..


Friday:
8:00AM – 10:00AM AutoX
10:00AM – 12:00PM Drift
12:00PM – 2:00PM AutoX
2:00PM – 4:00PM Drift
4:00PM – 5:00PM AutoX
5:00PM – 6:00PM Drift

Saturday:
8:00AM – 10:30AM AutoX
10:30AM – 12:00PM Drift
12:00PM – 1:00PM Drift Limbo
1:00PM – 2:30PM AutoX
2:30PM – 4:00PM Drift
4:00PM – 5:00PM AutoX
5:00PM – 6:00PM Drift

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Made popular by video games like Forza, Drift Limbo will take over the drift course on Saturday afternoon of event weekend. Back by popular demand, this competition incorporates the skill of the driver to not only control the car but to also drift through a set window of space. The way drift limbo works is two cones will be setup as a window to drift through. Each competitor will have to drift through the window. As the competition rounds progress the window will slowly get narrower until a winner is crowned. A competitor must be registered for the non-judged showfield at minimum and have completed the necessary registration and tech through our friends at NICO Club at least one hour prior to this activity's start. Signup for the contest at the NICO Club tent! 

Join us at the autocross track Saturday afternoon (time TBA) for the fun.

Congratulations to our 2020 Drift Limbo Winners:
1 ‐ Fred Jones- 1991 Mazda Miata
2 ‐ David Roberts- 2004 Nissan 350Z
3 ‐ Zach Mangle- 2001 Lexus IS300

Ready, set, go! Car owners 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 time of rapid acceleration in the awesomely modified IPN show cars creates an unmistakable sound that will draw guests from across the grounds. It’s free to participate and it doesn’t matter what you put into the competition. This will also be judged but take note, the best overall sound will take home the prize, not necessarily the loudest. If it has an engine and can go, it’s eligible! Sign up at guest services throughout the weekend and have some fun on Friday and Saturday. Please note, you MUST be registered on the Showfield to be eligible to participate.

The contest consists of two rounds, with each round hosting 20 cars. You must sign up in Guest Services prior to each round. Sign ups start at 7AM on Friday. 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 4PM and second qualifying round will begin on Saturday morning at 10AM. From the two rounds we will select approximately 20 cars to move on to the finale on Saturday Afternoon. The list of who qualified for the finale will be posted at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Guest Services Building near the Grandstand. The finale will then begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday. You must participate in a qualifying round to have a chance to participate in the finale!

Tentative Schedule (Check Event Guide for exact times) :

Friday:
7AM – Qualifying Round Signups begin in Guest Services until full.
4PM – Qualifying Round #1 at the Exhaust Contest Area near Gate 6.

Saturday:
10AM – Qualifying Round #2 at the Exhaust Contest Area near Gate 6.
1PM – Exhaust Contest Finale List posted at Guest Services.
3PM – Exhaust Contest Finale near Gate 6. 

Congratulations to our 2020 Rolling Exhaust Contest Winners:
1 ‐ Nicholas Draeger- 2013 Nissan 370Z
2 ‐ Todd Weaver- 2017 Shelby Super Snake
3 ‐ Javier Santana- 2009 MazdaSpeed 3

With the lowest limbo, we’re taking a cue from the Caribbean on how we will determine the lowest car or truck at the show.

Instead of measuring from the driver door or the roof, we figure the best way to see who is lowest is to make them limbo. We will have a vehicle limbo bar set-up in multiple increments. Each car or truck must make their way under the bar without smoking tires and without knocking the limbo bar over. The last vehicle not to knock off the limbo bar wins!

Pre-registration is required at Guest Services. A show sticker (i.e. registered for vending or showfield), driver’s license and proof of insurance are required. The activity takes place Saturday.

Congratulations to our 2020 Low Car Limbo Winners: 

1 ‐ Miles Deshay- 1992 Mazda Miata
2 ‐ Brian Benson- 1986 Berone X1/ 9
3 ‐ Vincent Gallo- 1981 Fiat 124 Spider

Many people love participating in the annual Passport Program at Import & Performance Nationals and it continues to grow each year. In 2021, we are taking you one step "closer" to traveling around the world and that is with FOOD. Our participating food vendors are bringing you a cuisine dish (or specialty drink) from each country represented on the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals Showfield! When you go to get your stamp at each country, there will be a sign directing you to the specific food vendor serving that country's specialty item. Make sure you come hungry! A special thank you to our participating concessionaires!

Getting a FREE souvenir has never been easier or more fun. To win the limited edition souvenir, all you need to do is walk around and enjoy the show. As you’re checking out all of the cool rides, simply stop by the Checkpoints for each country and get your Passport stamped. Your Passport can be found in the FREE event guide, which is available at the various gates as well as Guest Services. Once you have all eight (8) stamps, simply proceed to Guest Services to receive your 2021 Import & Performance Nationals souvenir.

The Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals has long been home to many car clubs with some using the event as the host to their regional or national meets. We recognize the largest clubs at the awards ceremony on Sunday. Awards are presented to the three (3) largest official clubs (based on the number of registered show vehicles). Clubs that register a minimum of 25 vehicles are eligible to receive the use of a 20’ X 20’ tent for the weekend at no charge and clubs that register a minimum of 15 vehicles pay half price. All clubs are welcome to rent a tent for the weekend. These tents make a great location for the club headquarters and the ideal place to hang out and socialize. Larger clubs are eligible for larger tents – call (717) 243-7855 for more details.

2020 Import & Performance Nationals Club Challenge Winners:
1 ‐ Saabs @ Carlisle
2 ‐ Volvos @ Carlisle
3 ‐ Central PA Triumph

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.

Clubs that receive a Carlisle Events’ supplied tent are encouraged to participate in the Coolest Club Hangout competition. Our staff will be looking for things like flags from the various countries and vehicle manufacturers as well as automobilia, music, etc. Colorful displays, cool banners and people having lots of fun always attract our attention. More information will be provided to participating clubs. The winning club will be awarded a banner that can be proudly displayed on your tent for the weekend letting everyone know where the place to be is.

2020 Coolest Club Hangout Winner - Street Distortionz


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.

Carlisle Events' staff will be roaming the Import & Performance Nationals 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:

Richard Baer- 200 Honda Civic SI
Anthony Brown- 1976 Datsun 280Z 2 2
Tim Fuller- 1986 Subaru Brat
Eldon Hammond- 1960 Volvo PV544A
Gary Hummell- 2014 Dodge Charger
Kathleen Iacoboni- 1971 Meyers Manx Manster
Travis Liller- 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo
Taylor McClintic- 1973 Audi 100 LS
Gabriel McClintock- 2003 BMW M5T
Daniel Tompkins- 2007 Caterham 7 SV

Register for the Showfield to be eligible! 

The Renault Club of North America and the Central Penn Saab Club are selling a unique poster this year to benefit the Toys for Tots Drive. The poster was designed by Claudio Campolieto and honors our late friend, John Webber. John was an avid Central Penn Saab Club member and Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals attendee. Since almost the beginning of the Toy Drive, John provided his car as the donation collection point under the Saab tent and then he would drive the toys over to Building R. The poster shows his Saab 99T Aero with toys in the trunk, in front of the iconic Carlisle Events Marquee. 

Posters will be available at the show for $10 and can be picked up at either the Saab Tent or Building R. All proceeds will be given to Carlisle Toys for Tots. While it may not be possible to drop a Toys 4 Tots donation in John’s car, this poster might at least serve as a memory of previous years’ Toy Drives.

Rest in peace John and know that the Toys for Tots Drive appreciates all of your efforts to serve the needs of children in Cumberland, Perry and York counties through the years.

It’s our pleasure to host the Toys for Tots Toy Drive in conjunction with the Central PA Chapter of the Renault Owners Club. The Renault Owners Club has been organizing this activity at our event since 2014. The goal is simple: to deliver joy to children who would otherwise not receive it. Together, we are asking all attendees to bring a new, unwrapped toy with them to the show and drop it off at the official Toys for Tots collection point at Building R.

Grab a toy on your way to the show. If you don’t have time to shop, cash is more than welcome, too. The Toys for Tots volunteers will gladly do the shopping for you. Challenge your friends, club members or family to see who can donate the most. Thank you to the Central PA Chapter of the Renault Owners Club for all of your hard work each year!

Have you ever become frustrated from constantly adjusting the carburetor on your vintage car? Everything is going great until one morning it won’t start or worse yet, drive up in the mountains and have to pull over and make adjustments on the side of the road. Even going as far as replacing the original carburetor only to find a new set of issues. To avoid these kinds of issues and other pitfalls, many have converted their car’s fuel system from carburetor to fuel injection and we would like to invite you to learn from someone who has already done it. 

For this unique seminar, Karl Fosburg will discuss the different types of aftermarket systems as well as show off his one-of-a-kind solution that he came up with for his own personal vehicle. Following the explanation of Karl’s transformation, attendees will be able to ask questions and receive recommendations for their own personal application.

This year’s seminar will take place in Building R beginning at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 15th. So come on by and learn what’s new in this growing segment of the classic car aftermarket from someone who has already gone through it. We hope to see you there!

Thanks to our apparel and merchandise partner, Green Mountain Monogram, you can pre-order a 2021 Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals T-Shirt well in advance of the show! Visit The Carlisle Registration Store online to pre-order your t-shirt today and pick it up at Import & Performance Nationals! Pre-ordered shirts will NOT be shipped, so you must pick them up at the show! The T-Shirt will also be available during the event at the Carlisle Store in Building T, but the only way to ensure your size is through pre-ordering!

Visit the Carlisle Registration Store Online to Pre-Order Yours!
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The Manufacturers Midway is central to the action of the show and is the place to find new parts and accessories from the top new parts dealers. Many vendors choose Carlisle as the place to debut new products and project cars; be sure to visit the Midway and to see what’s new this year!

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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. In addition, 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 Import & Performance Nationals, camping is located on-site. 

More Camping Information

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

We're taking you on a "Social Stop" Scavenger Hunt at Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals. Once completed you'll receive the special anniversary display stickers for 2021!
Stickers will be located at various Passport Scavenger Hunt locations. All we ask is that you..
 
1. Take a photo of the display (or a selfie with the cars)
2. Post the photo to social media and tag it #CarlisleIPN

Limit one sticker per display per person per day. 

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Car show season at Carlisle runs April through October and while it may feel like a normal level of fun at the venue, the reality is, there are still many local businesses and people who need support.  As a way to give back and offer thanks to a community that has long supported Carlisle Events, we’re hosting donation stations and encouraging you to give at events this year.  Your efforts will support Project SHARE of Carlisle, an agency that works to serve those in need by way of their food pantry through their vision statement “Nourishing Our Community…Awakening Hope!”   

Running now through the conclusion of Fall Carlisle (October 3), donation bins will be positioned near the entry gates of the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds during car show event weekends.  Donations of healthy, pantry staple items are encouraged. Suggested items include canned fruit with no added sugar, low sodium canned vegetables, whole grains (like whole wheat pasta, brown rice and oatmeal), canned tuna and low sodium beans.  In addition, financial donations may be processed through their website or even more conveniently by TEXT by texting the words CARLISLE EVENTS (case does not matter) to 44321.  You will then be able to select your support level to help nourish our community.

Learn more about Project SHARE, how you can donate and more via their web page which is linked below.  We thank you in advance for your support.

www.projectSHAREpa.org
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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! 

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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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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.