Pre-Register before the Gate-N-Go deadline 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 (approximately three weeks prior to the show). 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 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 for the Showfield                 

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

Not sure whether to register your car under a stock or modified class? Check out our handy guide to help you make that decision before registering!

Join us at the Carlisle Truck Nationals, where the spotlight is on Trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs! We are thrilled to announce National Parts Depot as the Judged Showfield Sponsor, with eJudged.com overseeing the judging process. 
Taking place on Saturday of the event from 10AM to 4PM in the Red Showfield, judging is a class-based affair for judged trucks. Judges will navigate the National Parts Depot Showfield, seeking out vehicles in their designated classes. Once your vehicle undergoes judging, a distinctive sticker will be placed on it.

Participants can anticipate a thorough critique and scoring, aligning with the "Judging Standards" outlined for the classes offered at the Carlisle Truck Nationals. The Winner's List will be posted on Sunday at 9 AM, celebrating the outstanding vehicles that have placed. 

For those curious about the critique of their vehicles, Sunday from 9AM to 11AM, provides a valuable opportunity to engage with the judges and review their scores. It's a chance to gain insights and understand the judging process. If you want your vehicle to be a part of the National Parts Depot Judged Showfield, register now using the links below!

Register for the NPD Judged Showfield     Judging Standards         Showfield Rules              

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

For over twenty years, the partners of eJudged, have been actively judging car shows. Starting as enthusiasts, the eJudged team has built award-winning vehicles that have been featured at SEMA, CES and national automotive events. Now they are on the other side using a state-of-the-art administrative tool that calculates results in real time. eJudged has been used for Carlisle Events Car Shows, the Mothers Shine Award at SEMA, Bimmerfest, OC Car & Truck Show and much more!

Visit National Parts Depot Online

All roads lead to Carlisle, one of the biggest trucking hubs in the country and home of the Carlisle Truck Nationals: Big Rig Show and Shine. There is no better place to showcase your Rigs, Wreckers, Carriers, Dumps, Antiques and Heavy Trucks of all kinds than at the cross roads of transportation; Carlisle, PA.

Hot showers, good food and a weekend of trucking fun are in store by registering your truck for our judged or non-judged showfield at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Rigs may stay onsite all weekend to enjoy all aspects of the Carlisle Truck Nationals, so schedule a run in and out of Carlisle and spend your down time with us! This is a great place to share your profession and passion with your family as well. (Kids 12 and Under are FREE)

Big Rigs please enter through Gate 1. Register or check-in with our staff at the booth inside the gate. Judging is on Saturday from 11AM to 4PM. Additional participant details will be shared at your arrival. Awards are presented at 9AM on Sunday in the Pavilion. An awards parade will follow. 

Register for the Big Rig Showfield 

About The Judges
Carlisle Events is pleased to welcome GS Grifana Car Shows of Virginia Beach, VA. GS Grifana Car Shows will be judging the Big Rig Show and Shine. GS Grifana comes to Carlisle with more than 25 Years Judging Shows and more 400 judged shows on their resume. GS Grifana brings an established and experience team in the trucking industry.

Big Rig Classification and Judging Sheet  Register your Fleet for Truck Nationals!

The Truck 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 Truck 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. 
- NEW Vendor Text Line - Text Truck to 717-998-9866 to receive important vendor only related information, including renewal/open enrollment dates and deadlines, special offers, and when necessary, emergency updates. 

If you have any questions or need helping booking your space(s), give us a call at 717-243-7855. 

A wide variety of trucks, jeeps, SUVs in all varieties of make, model and condition are annually available for sale in the Truck Nationals Truck 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 vending & 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. 

Reserve Your Truck Corral Space Today  More about Vending at Carlisle

If you have any questions or need helping booking your space(s), give us a call at 717-243-7855. 

Monster trucks are back and ready to RUMBLE at Truck Nationals! Grab a seat in the grandstands — though trust us, you'll be on the edge of it the whole time — as two monster trucks go head-to-head crushing cars in front of your eyes all weekend long. Want more than just a spectator seat? Hop in the Virginia Giant Monster Truck for a ride you won't forget! And once the dust settles, get up close with the trucks and snap photos with the drivers themselves! Stay tuned — the specific monster truck lineup will be announced closer to the event!

Schedule
Friday - 2PM
Saturday - 1:30PM & 6PM
Sunday* - 12PM
Only the Monster Truck Show

Buy Discounted Admission Tickets
Kids 12 and Under are FREE!

Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to sit in a monster truck and feel its power as you crush cars? At Carlisle this August you can do just that with the legendary Virginia Giant. Specially designed with seats in the back and a lap belt for your safety, you have the unique opportunity to ride and crush at the same time. The Virginia Giant and its ring man, Diehl Wilson are International Monster Truck Museum hall of famers and they are coming to Carlisle, excited to share their legacy with you! Tell your friends, bring your family, because this is the ride of a lifetime. 

Rides with the Virginia Giant run nearly non-stop Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A nominal fee applies per person to ride, but this is a can’t miss experience! 

Flips, tricks and high flying ramp to ramp performances will offer the perfect complement to the Carlisle Truck Nationals as Freestyle Moto Cross (FMX) riders showcase their talents as part of the monster truck shows. Stunt jumps will be Friday and Saturday only, but offer yet another way for the family to have fun at the coolest truck event of its type in the region.

Buy Discounted Admission Tickets

Every year, Carlisle Truck Nationals showcases standout trucks in our Featured Truck Display in Building T. All makes and models are welcome to apply. Selected trucks will be on display throughout the weekend and featured on our Facebook and Instagram leading up to the event. Best part? It's completely free if your truck is chosen—admission included, plus support truck and trailer parking. Ready to show off your ride? Submit your application today!

Apply NOW

Every year at Carlisle Truck Nationals, The Old Fire Farts of York County presents a unique display of Fire Truck History within Building T. This display is always a real treat for truck enthusiasts and attendees!

The Old Fire Farts of York County are a group of active and retired firefighters who restore antique fire apparatus and work to preserve the fire history of this country. They provide an appetizer of vehicles which will further highlight their York Muster held every Fall. For details on their event, held annually in September in York, PA, visit http://oldfirefarts.org/muster.html.

Old Fire Farts on the Web  Old Fire Farts on Facebook

We're excited to welcome CustomVan.com and VANARAMA 14 to the Carlisle Truck Nationals. This year's theme for Vanarama is "Gilligan's Island", so get ready for a three-hour tour you'll never forget! As we celebrate 250 years of America, what better way to honor our nation's spirit of adventure than with this iconic slice of American pop culture.

Vanarama brings one of the most impressive displays and gatherings of custom vans you'll find anywhere. Expect to see them both inside and around the Pavilion, showcasing some of the most creative and imaginative vehicles in the world. This event is also one of the most unique themed club gatherings on the fairgrounds. Whether you're bringing your van or just coming to enjoy the show, CustomVan.com hosts this annual gathering.


More Information on Vanarama

Paul Koerner is a ASE Master Certified Technician and will be presenting two different seminars at Carlisle Truck Nationals. Both seminars will take place in Building R!

How to Diagnose your GM Truck
Friday at 1:30PM & Saturday at 10AM

Everybody's got a tip, a trick, or "Google is your best friend." But what if you could get the real lowdown straight from GM on how to diagnose your GM truck? GM provides plenty of resources to help you get the most out of your vehicle. In this open Q&A, we'll discuss how to find accurate information, which quality scanners are worth getting, and how to eliminate the simple issues before they turn into bigger problems.

How to Safely Lift your Truck
Friday at 11AM & Saturday at 2PM

Lifting the truck is easy right? Add a few blocks and boom, it's done. Lifting a truck requires attention to detail, understanding stress on suspension components and other factors so that you can handle anything.  We will discuss alignments for lifted trucks, suspension inspections and tires.  Bring any questions you got and we will find you the answers.

If you’re coming to the Carlisle Truck Nationals to look at the classic and collector trucks on the Showfield, don’t forget, not far from those rides are an amazing mix of automotive flea market (a.k.a. swap meet) and midway vendors.  

Mix in 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.

Check Out the Event Guide/Vendors                    Download the Carlisle Events App 

Carlisle Events' staff will be roaming the Truck Nationals Showfield on Friday 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 vehicle is registered and parked on the Showfield on Friday to be eligible!

View the Past Winner's List
 

Truck owners have the chance to showcase just what their truck sounds like in a standalone environment during the Rolling Exhaust Contest! Don't miss this cool competition as trucks will start in a line on the track and roar as they accelerate. 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 qualifying rounds, with each round hosting up to 20 trucks. From the two qualifying rounds we will select approximately 20 trucks to move on to the finale on Saturday. You must participate in a qualifying round to have a chance to participate in the finale! 

The Exhaust Contest 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. This is a first-come, first-served basis and we do expect the rounds 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).

On Saturday evening of Carlisle Truck Nationals, visit the track to get your fix for tire burning excitement during the Rolling Burnout Contest!

The contest is limited to 25 contestants and sign-ups will begin Friday at Guest Services. You must be a registered participant at the show and provide your driver’s license & insurance card when signing up. 

Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event). 

View the Past Winner's List      View the Event Guide         Contest Rules

Are your standards low? Do you long to let your friends down? Are your goals simply not as high as some of the lifted lifers at the Truck Nationals?

If you can answer yes to those questions and you own a lowered truck, you just might be the perfect participant for the Low Truck Limbo at the Carlisle Truck Nationals. Join us Saturday as we lower the bar and lower our standards of measurement. We invite all of our lowered life pavement scraping friends to get down at the grandstands for the Low Truck Limbo. We promise DJ Rob will do his job and set the atmosphere, while we lower the bar for your enjoyment and look forward awarding the lowest possible performer of the Carlisle Truck Nationals limbo.

Interested participants sign up at Guest Services. Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Past Winner's List  View the Event Guide 

When the sun goes down Saturday night, the Big Rig area lights up! The Big Rig Glow Show is something you don't see anywhere else. Stick around and see this fun light display on Saturday evening. The Carlisle Events' staff will award the coolest lit-up rig to receive a trophy on Sunday.

The Low Show has peaked the interest of those wanting to participate in the annual Frame Dragging Contest. As some may know, the trucks that have Titanium Blocks spark like crazy, but the ones without Titanium Blocks don't as much. In order to make things inclusive for all lowered trucks, we are judging on two categories within the same contest. We will crown three winners for trucks with Titanium Blocks & three winners for trucks without Titanium Blocks.

As an attendee, this just means you get to see more trucks dragging on Saturday night! The Frame-Dragging Contest has moved locations! The contest will take place at the Track on Saturday night.

If you want to participate in the contest, visit Guest Services at the event to sign up. Space is limited! If you like’em low and laid out, this is the spot to be on Saturday night!

Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Past Winner's List   View the Event Guide 

Join or watch the High Truck Contest on Saturday of the Truck Nationals. Lifted truck builders share and show the lifted life and their sky view seats at the Grandstand. We’ll take a measurement from the ground to the pinch weld and after a quick tally and simple math, we’ll award a winner!

Interested participants should sign up at Guest Services. Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Past Winner's List  View the Event Guide

Part of what makes Truck 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 HERE. Officially Recognized Clubs have the ability to rent a club tent as a place to hang out and socialize!

If your club gets a club tent, you also have the chance to compete in our Hemmings Club Challenge & Coolest Club Contest! The Hemmings Club Challenge Award is presented to the five 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!

Additionally, if you are part of a fleet, you have the ability to participate in the Fleet Challenge & the Coolest Convoy! The Fleet Challenge Award is presented to the largest fleet at the show, while the Coolest Convoy is presented to the group that looks to be having a great time with their fleet!

Register to be an Officially Recognized Club / Fleet 

Do you have a truck club that you want to bring out to the Carlisle Truck Nationals? We’d love to have you join us!

Turn your passion for trucks into a career at Carlisle. The Truck Nationals hosts regional to national carriers, transportation companies and training facilities that can put you in the driver’s seat of a well paying career. Stay connected with Carlisle for announcements regarding opportunities.  


Register for the Showfield               Purchase Admission Tickets

When you enter Gate 3, expect the event to feel a little more down to earth. This "show within a show" welcomes lowered trucks all in one designated area inside Gate 3! If you want to be a part of the Low Show, simply register with your club (or sign up your club HERE). If you are not part of a club, when you register for the Showfield, click the "Truck Club" dropdown and select the "Low Show- No Club Affiliation."

Register your Truck for Carlisle Truck Nationals               Join The Low Show Facebook Group

The not-for-profit American Truck Historical Society was formed in 1971 to preserve the history of trucks, the trucking industry and its pioneers. We are excited to welcome a regional showing of American Truck Historical Society members at the Carlisle Truck Nationals.

Look for their trucks in the Featured Vehicle Displays and on the Showfield (behind the Pavilion) and be sure to talk with their members about trucks and the history of trucks. Like most of us here, we all like to share our passions for trucks.

The ATHS has over 21,000 members in the United States, Australia, Canada and 20 other countries worldwide. Their mission is to collect artifacts, information, photographs, and other relevant materials pertaining to the origin, development, and progress of the motor truck transportation industry; to verify and establish the authenticity and accuracy of the collected information and materials; to place or arrange for placement of all objects, gifts, artifacts, and other items on display for educational purposes that relate historically to the development of the motor truck industry; to serve as a repository for donations, gifts, and bequests.


Learn More About ATHS            Watch a Video of ATHS

Carlisle Events is known for its car shows and the town of Carlisle serves as a cross roads for thousands of over the road haulers each day. What better place to show your car hauler than America’s Automotive Hometown and car show capital.

The Big Rig Show and Shine welcomes back our Car Carrier class of Big Rigs to the event. So if you’re hauling 4-wheelers to or through Carlisle, dealerships, car auctions or anywhere, consider showing your hauler at the Carlisle Truck Nationals Big Rig Show and Shine.

Register Your Car Carrier                  Become a Carlisle Officially Recognized Fleet

When you bring your kids to this year's Truck Nationals, there will be different things they can participate in at the show! Check them out below: 

Ride a Real Monster Truck- Climb aboard the Virginia Giant ride truck for a ride that will have you on the edge of your seat as you crush cars near the autocross track. The Virginia Giant is suitable for guests of all ages, and makes a great activity for the whole family!

Monster Truck & FMX Shows- Watch with amazement and excitement as Monster Trucks duke it out in car crushing exhibitions throughout the event weekend. Accompanying the Monster Truck Shows on Friday & Saturday will be FMX shows! Check out the event guide for the official show times. 

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

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!

We hope to see your whole family at the show!

More Kids At Carlisle Information

Thanks to our apparel and merchandise partner, Green Mountain Monogram, you can pre-order the Truck Nationals 2026 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 Truck 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!

Pre-Order a T-Shirt

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! Done shopping? The tent is also home to some incredibly, and often tasty, seminars and special services offered by the vendors. Refer to the Event Guide for the official location (published two weeks prior to the event).

Want to become an Oasis Vendor? Submit an application today!

Oasis Vendor Application

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!

Read the Spectator Rules

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 

Get your moment of glory on Sunday by showcasing your winning truck in the Winner's Parade! The Judged Showfield Winners List will be posted at 9AM at Guest Services and online. The Big Rigs Awards will be presented in the pavilion at the same time. All winning vehicles from both fields will have the chance to shine during the Awards Presentation on Sunday. Winners who choose to participate will parade their trucks in front of the Grandstand to be introduced and photographed.

Professional photography will be available during the parade ceremony, with photos available for purchase on-site. Please refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event).

For those unable to attend the presentation, awards can be picked up Sunday from 9AM to 12PM. If you can’t make it, your award will be available for pickup during regular business hours at the fairgrounds, or we can ship it to you for a fee. 

View the Event Guide            Ship Your Award            View the Winners List

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! 

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

Reserve a Scooter

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)

Has your day at the car show made you hungry…or even thirsty?  Our variety of concessionaires have a great mix of culinary delights.  From breakfast to lunch, late afternoon bites, snacks, desserts, and more, a Carlisle car show experience delivers a wide variety of food options across the fairgrounds to keep you going all day.  The on-site food court, food trucks, and pop up concession vendors offer everything from pizza, to BBQ, burgers and dogs, chicken tenders, PA Dutch favorites and more.  Plus, there are tasty treats like ice cream, smoothies, kettle corn, and pretzels, too.

Grab a quick snack between rows or take a break under the grandstand—no matter your taste, there’s something for everyone.  Carlisle Events proudly serves Pepsi products, plus tea, lemonade, water, and even drinks for those 21+.  Even better, most concession stands open early (around 6:30 AM), so you can start your day right and stay fueled throughout your day! 

Jump over to our concessions landing page to learn all about each vendor and what they’re selling this year at Carlisle!

Concessions - Learn More

Enjoy the final moments and aspects of what surely was an amazing event weekend.  Gates open at 7AM to start shopping for last minute deals from remaining vendors. 

Sunday at Carlisle offers FREE parking in any Carlisle operated parking lot. Additionally, if you had purchased an event ticket from a prior day, bring it back in on Sunday and get in for FREE (or pay regular admission without an event ticket from prior day)!

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. 

Carlisle Truck Nationals 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!

OOIDA - Providing representation, information, education, benefits and savings to small-business and professional truck drivers.

PA National Guard - In the Army National Guard, soldiers receive 100% paid tuition to Pennsylvania state universities.  Eligible soldiers can use the Education Assistance Program (EAP) to attend any state-sponsored school, as well as other approved institutions within the state.  Carlisle Events is proud to welcome them as a season-long association sponsor.

K&N Filters - For over 50 years, K&N has been an industry-leader in automotive filtration and technology—offering products to increase performance, protection, and longevity in thousands of vehicle applications for consumers worldwide.
 
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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