Spring Carlisle driven by Hemmings is one of the largest automotive flea markets in the world and one of the best opportunities to get your hands on all things automotive. With 8,100 spaces of vendors selling a vast array of automotive parts, accessories, cars, collectibles and memorabilia, it's almost certain that you won't go home empty handed.

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One of the best parts of Spring Carlisle is that buyers and sellers of cars and parts can deal face-to-face with one another, making the process simple. See it & feel it...know that what you are buying is legit and see who you're buying it from. 

Put your parts, accessories, automotive memorabilia, literature and more in front of thousands of automotive enthusiasts and buyers. If you are a vendor or would like to become 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.  Buy Vending & Car Corral Space  Learn More about Vending

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

The car corral is where individuals offer vehicles for sale (no parts, etc). Find classic to late-model vehicles in all varieties of make, model and condition. 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. Unloading of vehicles on grounds is prohibited after Wednesday. 

Buy your Car Corral Space  Learn More about Vending

If you have any questions or would like help booking a car corral space for Spring Carlisle, call our office at 717-243-7855. 

Thanks to our apparel and merchandise partner, Car Show Gear, you can pre-order your 2025 Spring Carlisle 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 Spring Carlisle!

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!

Pre-Order a T-Shirt

In the final months of 2024 and through the first four months of 2025, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation made available $9,000 in scholarship monies to support the next generation of students who share Chip’s love for all things automotive. This amazing opportunity was open to any high school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student pursuing a career in the automotive field.  Today, we're excited to announcer our winners!  

Chip Miller co-founded Carlisle Events in 1974 and throughout his personal and professional life, was a die-hard automotive enthusiast. Sadly, we lost Chip in 2004 to a rare disease known as Amyloidosis. To honor his memory, his namesake foundation, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF), is proud to share that an all-new scholarship has been established. 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. Multiple $1,000 awards were made available, with winners announced on May 30, 2025. Scan the accompanying QR code to donate to the CMAF and/or visit ChipMiller.org.

Our inaugural CMAF Memorial Scholarship Winners are:   

1. Jaydon Sanford: Current student at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology 
2. Fernando Mendoza:  Current student at Triton College.  
3. Juliana Bogda:  Current student at Penn State Main Campus
4. Gabriel Montoya:  Current HS student/will attend WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming
5. Harper Williams-Garner: Current HS student enrolled in a dual diploma program
6. Bennett Brady:  Current student at Santa Clara University
7. Cristian Martins: Current student at McPherson College 
8. Megan Wojciechowski:  Kettering University graduate/now seeking her Masters at University of Michigan-Dearborn
9. Annabelle Boyce: Current student at Virginia Peninsula Community College

Congratulations once again to these fine award winners!  The second annual offering will be live in the coming months and anyone looking to donate to boost available opportunities can do so now by calling the CMAF at 717-243-7855 x113 or via the donation link below.  

Learn More About the Scholarship                                        Donate to the Scholarship

The Antique Automobile Club of America will once again host a display at Spring Carlisle. As car enthusiasts, we’re all in this together & therefore we want to help our friends at the AACA promote the club and their events. This will also be another opportunity for people to join the AACA and for existing members to renew. Visit the AACA at Spring Carlisle, as well as Fall Carlisle!

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With Spring Carlisle opening the season, the 8,100 vending spaces onsite are going to once again be filled with collector car memorabilia, merchandise, literature and more. In addition, the car corral will fill with cars spanning automotive history.

Gates open at 7AM on Wednesday and we welcome a nonstop slew of vendors and enthusiasts from the world over, all preparing for one of the best collector car events in the world, Spring Carlisle. Standard gate admission and parking apply, but the nature of the day allows for more shopping space, a more personal interaction with vendors as well as getting a true lay of the land for the remaining event days. This day also serves as a preview day for the two-day auction taking place at the nearby Carlisle Expo Center and presented by Carlisle Auctions.

Buy your Admission Tickets  Purchase Vending/Car Corral Space

Buyers and sellers of rare, unique and fresh collectibles listen up, because Carlisle Events has something for you as part of its upcoming automotive flea market event at Spring Carlisle. If you truly believe that X marks the spot and that there are treasures to be found, then this event is perfect for you. Spring Carlisle plays host to hundreds of vendors covering thousands of spaces and many of the items available are EXACTLY what you’ve been trying to find. Antiques and collectibles are a natural part of a flea market, even the automotive ones. It’s the same concept, finding a deal, and many times these can be man cave items and/or automotive related finds. Scour the grounds and compete with many big name auction companies, pickers and industry celebrities. You don’t know who you’re picking against, but they are here! After all, why would you want to pay inflated prices to them later when you can pick it first at Spring Carlisle. The hard-to-find treasures can be found all around the grounds.

Reap the rewards of your efforts and go the extra mile as you search and network at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Is there a golden piece for you to find? Maybe so. What about a true collectible piece from a bygone era when items were made with a little extra TLC? YES! Walk the grounds, find a hot collectible, then the choice is yours. Do you keep it or flip it for a profit before you leave the show? There are over 94 collectible programs on TV reflecting this worldwide trend. Carlisle Events is shedding light on your possibilities. If you don’t attend to see for yourself, you’ll never know.

Items are FRESH and, in many cases by shopping and picking well, you could step into a treasure trove of the unknown. We are talking about advertising, jewelry, time pieces, soda and automotive/transportation related collectibles. Find it all (and then some). If you’re looking to sell or simply have additional questions, contact automotive flea market liaison Tim DeMark today or call 717-243-7855 x198.

The thrill of the hunt is alive and well at Spring Carlisle every April, but did you know that in addition to the cars available within the car corral, Carlisle Auctions offers a two-day collector car auction on Thursday and Friday of the spring show? It's true!  In fact, Carlisle Auctions runs 400+ lots across the block and many are consigned under the "Free Unless Sold" guarantee*.

The guarantee means any consigned collector car (25 years or older) that does not sell as part of the auction will see most of the registration fees refunded to the consignee. Certain exceptions apply.

Carlisle Auctions also offers special "featured vehicle" slots. These slots are limited, but if selected, will be positioned within the Carlisle Expo Center. When applying to consign, select "featured vehicle" within the registration paperwork. At that point, the Carlisle Auctions' team will make a determination on inclusion.

If accepted, an additional $300 featured vehicle fee will apply. If the featured consignment doesn't sell, only the consignment fee is refunded (call 717-960-6400 for details).

The auction offers decades of past, present, and future classics. From white glove, best of show consignments, to head turning daily drivers, you'll see it all! There is also an All-Truck Hour on Thursday of the Spring auction.

In the meanwhile, if you are interested in machines that fall under the aforementioned groups or you have something you'd like to consign, contact Carlisle Auctions today.

Not looking to buy or sell, but simply want to stop in and watch the auction excitement in person? Admission to Spring Carlisle offers reciprocating access to the auction. Either way, the auction and the Carlisle Expo Center are located just a few blocks west of Gate 3; 100 K St, Carlisle, PA 17013, to be exact.

Carlisle Auctions at Spring Carlisle - Learn More

Carlisle Events welcomes back the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) Hot Products Showcase. ARMO is the SEMA council whose mission is to preserve and promote the automotive restoration industry through its projects, education programs, and by monitoring legislative and/or regulatory issues that may affect its members.

This year the showcase will once again feature the “hottest” and most sought-after restoration products – regardless of when they came onto the market. So if you want to see the hottest products on the market, straight from some of the biggest manufacturers in our industry, be sure to visit the ARMO Hot Products Showcase while you’re at the show. Located in the big tent in front of the stage, north side of the grandstand.

If you are an ARMO member company, this is the place to be to share popular product offerings! With over 100,000 automotive hobbyists and restoration enthusiasts on site, the prime positioning of the ARMO Showcase Tent will give your products superb exposure.
Learn More                     ARMO Hot Products Showcase Registration Form
          

Are you coming to Spring Carlisle, the Spring Carlisle Auction or both? If this is the case, consider this great deal. The best way to enjoy the auction is with a two-day bidder's pass. The pass allows you and one guest access to the auction, including preview day.  In addition, the REGISTERED BIDDER ONLY also receives access to all five days of Spring Carlisle itself.  This pass is ONLY $100 AND if you sign up to receive our e-newsletters, you'll get a promo code that offers a 50% savings on your bidder's package.  Best of all, if you register to bid in advance, you'll save time upon arrival, as your bidder materials and event access will be ready and waiting for you.

For details, visit the Carlisle Auctions web page via the link below or call 717-960-6400.

Carlisle Auctions

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. 

Spring Carlisle welcomes our sponsors and partners, where the industries best companies share their passion for automobiles with enthusiasts. Learn more about our sponsors and how they can help you! 

AMSOIL - AMSOIL specializes in developing synthetic lubricants that offer innovative answers to the greatest challenges vehicles and equipment present. 

National Transport Services - Offering specialized car shipping services that can handle anything from exotic cars, large pickups, and even recreational vehicles – giving you more options for having your car delivered safely and on time.

Coker Tire - Coker Tire is known around the world for manufacturing wide whitewall tires for classic cars.

JEGS - JEGS is a trusted high-performance auto parts retailer that serves millions of automotive enthusiasts providing quality parts through both their iconic catalog and comprehensive digital shopping experience to help customers enhance their vehicles' performance.

Visit all our Sponsors and Partners

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.

With just a few clicks, your tickets will be sent straight to your phone, making entry a breeze. Skip the ticket lines—our gate staff will scan your mobile ticket, and you’ll be on your way to an unforgettable day.

Choose from a variety of ticket options to fit your plans:

• Single-Day Spectator Tickets
• Event Passes
• Spectator Ticket & General Parking Packages
• Season Passes for All Carlisle Events

Don’t wait—secure your tickets today at CarlisleTickets.com and enjoy the convenience and savings of planning ahead!

Buy Tickets, Event Passes or a Season Pass  

Please Note: The option to purchase your tickets at the event is still available to you, but you will be paying full price. 

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!

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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 on line prior to the event! 

Please Note: Online reservations close the Friday before the event week. 

Rent a Scooter

The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation was launched in 2004 following the passing of National Corvette Hall of Famer and Carlisle Events co-founder Chip Miller. Over the past 20 years, the foundation has worked tirelessly to promote awareness of the disease and raise money for those in need who are impacted by it. Now, you have an opportunity to make the biggest impact of all by donating to win the best Corvette ever produced, a 2026 ZR1 with ZTK Performance Package. As an added bonus, we’ll give you 50% MORE chances to win.

This is the most power ever from a factory Corvette (1,064 horsepower) and the most powerful V8 ever produced in America from an auto manufacturer. Corvette ZR1 boasts a GM-estimated top speed of over 215 mph on the racetrack and will dispatch the quarter mile with a GM-estimated sub-10-second time.

Scan the QR code below or link over to the contest page to learn more about it and enter. The entry window is open now through September 28, 2025, with the drawing taking place on October 4 at 12 PM. Thanks for your support and good luck!

Get 50% More Chances to Win | Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation - Learn More

When you bring your kids to Spring Carlisle, there will be a nice mix of things for them (and you) to check out. Items for sale or on display may be historic in nature and spark up a conversation or help you recall a great story from your younger days that you can pass along to them. In addition to the priceless amounts of time you’ll be able to spend with your kids, we’re happy to offer another something that’s free; a Kid’s Goody Bag. Learn more below and don’t forget, the Goody Bags are available within Guest Services.

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 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 more! Limit one per child, child must be present. 

We hope to see your whole family at the show!

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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!

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 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! Know before you go and with this app, you’ll never be lost at your car show of choice again! 

Carlisle Events App (Apple Devices)  Carlisle Events App (Android Devices)

Help those in need at most events this season.  Give generously to members of local Lions Clubs as they staff our gates (varies by event) and accept donations for their Lions Disaster Relief Initiative program.   

Look for Lions in a yellow vest with a black donation tin in hand.  Last year, with your support, nearly $13,000 was raised, including over $6,300 at Fall Carlisle alone.  Can’t donate in person?  Learn more about the Lions program online by way of the links below.

Carlisle Area Lions Club – Learn More
Lions Disaster Relief Initiative – Learn More
Donate to the Disaster Relief Initiative Today 

A non-denominational worship service is held at 9:00AM Sunday morning. We welcome you to join us for the service led by the Salvation Army and our partners-in-faith. Coffee and donuts available. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! We hope to see you there. Refer to the Event Guide for the location (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Event Guide 

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. Dive into a collection of premium gear celebrating all things Carlisle Events! From comfy apparel to past event t-shirts to must-have collectibles, it's the perfect way to stay connected to Carlisle Events all year.

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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