The automotive event season in Carlisle spans from April through October, and while each event provides unmatched automotive excitement and family fun, there isn’t a more family-friendly event on the Carlisle Events schedule than the Carlisle Truck Nationals. This year’s event takes place August 1–3 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and once again promises to wow attendees of all ages.

Gates open at 7 AM daily, and from the moment the first truck rolls onto the grounds until the final award is handed out on Sunday, there is no shortage of action and incredible sights. Trucks of all sizes populate the Showfield, and with this being Carlisle’s fastest-growing event over the past five years, showgoers can expect more than 2,500 trucks of all shapes, sizes, styles, and eras. You'll see antique firetrucks, cool custom vans, big rigs, heavy equipment and machinery, lowered trucks, lifted trucks—and a few creations that can only be described with one word: Wow!

With two great indoor displays, guests can choose between a gallery of Syclones and Typhoons in Building Y, or a “best of the best” gallery of trucks within Building T. Additionally, the pavilion on the east side of the grounds welcomes Vanarama, while the south side hosts the Big Rig Show & Shine.  Numerous clubs showcase their own unique features, including Sky High Rides, Old Body Styles, International Harvester, the Antique Truck Historical Society, and more.  Of course, the trucks themselves and truck clubs are just the beginning.  Event highlights include the following:

• Rolling Exhaust Contest
• Rolling Burnout & Donut Contest
• Low Truck Limbo
• High Truck Challenge
• Drop & Drag Contest
• Big Rig Glow Show
• Monster Truck Shows featuring AXE and Avenger Retro
• Monster Truck Rides with Virginia Giant
• Freestyle Motocross Stunt Jumps
• RED 102.3’s Annual Redneck Games Competition

Kids are in for a treat too! They can see real-life versions of the toy trucks they love, receive a free kids' goodie bag, enter to win an RC truck, help pick a winner in Building T, or take part in a fun Kids' Cash Grab. Best of all, kids 12 and under are admitted free!

The show also includes the National Parts Depot judged Showfield powered by eJudged.com, plus a massive automotive flea market offering truck parts, accessories, merchandise, and more. Looking to buy or sell? The Truck Corral is your place to do just that.

Whether you’re there to show, shop, spectate—or do all three—the 2025 Carlisle Truck Nationals is the ultimate one-stop destination for truck lovers and families alike.  Spectator admission starts at just $15, and kids 12 and under get in free. Student and military discounts are available at the gate with valid ID. Discount tickets and Showfield registration are available online now through July 28. On-site registration opens July 31.  For complete event details, to register, become a vendor, or purchase tickets, visit CarlisleEvents.com.

Corvettes at Carlisle returns to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, August 21-23, 2025, bringing with it an exciting opportunity for Corvette enthusiasts—a chance to win the ultimate Spring Mountain Motor Resort experience!

A long-standing tradition at Corvettes at Carlisle is this amazing partnership with Spring Mountain Motor Resort.  Annually, the Nevada-based track and resort facility teams up with Carlisle Events to offer an amazing prize package, including track and classroom time, accommodations, and a $500 Visa gift card to assist with travel expenses.

On Saturday, August 23, one lucky winner will be chosen and announced at Corvettes at Carlisle for this once-in-a-lifetime experience!  Entry is open now online and will also be available in person during the event.  The winner will enjoy:

• A weekend at Spring Mountain Motor Resort in Pahrump, Nevada (just one hour from Las Vegas)
• Two nights accommodations
• A $500 Visa gift card for airfare, meals, or any other expenses
• The complete Level 1 performance driving package

This unforgettable Corvette driving experience is valued at $4,595 and is designed for all experience levels. The course focuses on car control, cornering techniques, open-lapping, and performance driving skills that can be applied to any vehicle.  Participants will also learn how to pass safely and properly without instructor guidance, preparing them for their first track day.

“Spring Mountain is my ultimate escape for some much-needed "me" time,” said Carlisle Events co-owner Lance Miller.  “With world-class facilities and a racetrack that delivers pure adrenaline, it’s a haven for driving enthusiasts,” continued Miller.  “The staff treats you like royalty, ensuring every moment feels special.  And the Corvette school? It’s an eye-opening deep dive into these incredible machines, teaching you more than you ever thought possible. The winner of this package is in for an absolutely exhilarating, once-in-a-lifetime experience!”

Beyond this incredible prize, Corvettes at Carlisle delivers three full days of Corvette excitement, including:

• On-site competitions showcasing Corvettes in action
• The Corvette Parade, Park, and Party in downtown Carlisle
• Exclusive seminars featuring Team Chevrolet Engineers
• Corvette walk-arounds with in-depth model insights

Get registered today and save.  Fun Field registration is open now, with discounted rates through July 8. Spectator tickets are also available at a discount, allowing guests to save money and skip the entry lines!

Don’t miss this unparalleled celebration of America’s Sports Car at Corvettes at Carlisle 2025! Learn more at CarlisleEvents.com or by calling 717-243-7855. For details on Spring Mountain Motor Resort, visit SpringMountainMotorSports.com.

The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals is just over a month out (July 11-13) at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. This year, there’s a bevy of special displays and guests planned, but none bigger than what was recently announced in Detroit on Friday, June 6. Chrysler Brand CEO Chris Feuell shared that a special brand display will be featured this year at the Carlisle show, with Feuell herself also scheduled to make an appearance at the event on Friday, July 11. That’s right, a CEO of an OEM has confirmed their appearance for the largest-all Mopar themed car show in the world!

Feuell’s visit coincides with the Chrysler Century of Innovation celebration, commemorating the brand’s 100th anniversary, which officially took place on June 6, 2025. The exhibit will pay tribute to Chrysler’s rich history of innovation and design leadership. Details on featured vehicles and displays will be released as the event approaches.

Carlisle has welcomed OEM leaders before — most notably in 2015 when Stellantis design chief Ralph Gilles wowed attendees by doing a burnout in a pre-production 707-HP Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat.

Further amplifying the centennial celebration, Frank Rhodes, great-grandson of company founder Walter P. Chrysler, is teaming up with the Walter P. Chrysler Club for an expansive showcase. Spanning both the Carlisle Fairgrounds and the neighboring Expo Center, the tribute will feature historical displays, memorabilia, branded merchandise, and notable guests — bringing a century of Chrysler’s legacy to life.

“I’m incredibly flattered to have the CEO of Chrysler attend the show this year as part of our Chrysler 100 celebration,” said event manager Ed Buczeskie.  “For both the OEM and its CEO to recognize our event and this grand celebration as one to attend will mean a lot to our guests who travel to Carlisle from around the world,” continued Buczeskie.  “While I understand Ms. Feuell can only be with us Friday, we’re confident that she and her team will enjoy all the sights and sounds of Chrysler weekend during their visit.  We thank her and invite you to attend one, two or all three days to be part of the biggest and best all Mopar themed car show in the world, the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals.” 

Finally, as if this great news isn’t enough, the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals has confirmed that with support from the Walter P. Chrysler Car Club and powered by the Downtown Carlisle Association, the first-ever downtown Carlisle Chrysler Parade is happening at 7 PM on Saturday, July 12.  The parade will see vehicles depart a staging area near the fairgrounds, cruise at a parade pace on Pitt St. to High St., before turning left towards the square, then dispersing thereafter. 

While it would be a slightly different format than the parade, park, and party hosted for other events, it’s still a great opportunity for the community and car enthusiasts alike to converge to enjoy the downtown Carlisle community as well as celebrate the hobby and the cars that populate the largest all-Mopar themed event in the world! 

Gates for the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals open at 7 AM daily. Kids 12 and under are free, and students and military personnel (with valid ID) receive discounted admission. Learn more today and purchase discounted spectator admissions at CarlisleEvents.com.

The Carlisle Chrysler Nationals car show has been a summer tradition in Carlisle since 1991. Meanwhile, the Downtown Carlisle Association (DCA) has supported community car parades since that same year. As part of this year’s Chrysler Nationals showcase (July 11–13) at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, two longtime staples are coming together for the first time ever.

Carlisle Events, in partnership with the DCA, is excited to announce that on Saturday, July 12, show cars will cruise into downtown Carlisle for the inaugural Chrysler Parade. In addition to the DCA, the parade is being supported by the Walter P. Chrysler Club, whose members will be attending in droves to celebrate their namesake brand. Chrysler is marking 100 years with a grand display of cars, memorabilia, non-automotive machines (including a Sherman tank), and special guests—most notably Frank Rhodes, great-grandson of Walter P. Chrysler himself.

The parade kicks off at 7 PM, departing from the Carlisle Expo Center. The route will follow a format similar to other DCA events: cars will cruise along North Pitt Street to the intersection of Pitt and West High Street, turn left onto High Street, travel through the town square, and continue on to East High and Bedford Street. At that point—in true parade form and unlike the DCA’s “Park and Party” events in June and August—the parade will disperse. While vehicles won’t park downtown, it’s still a great opportunity for Chrysler guests to enjoy Carlisle’s restaurants, shops, and local attractions.

“I get asked all the time when the Chrysler show is going to get a parade,” said event manager Ed Buczeskie. “I can finally answer with, ‘Now!’ This has been a long time coming, and this is finally our year,” continued Buczeskie. “I’m excited to give the Chrysler enthusiasts what they’ve been asking for, and to give the community something new—a taste of the largest Chrysler event in the world.”

Parade and Showfield registration is available online through Monday, July 7, and again in person starting July 10. The parade has an additional $15 registration fee, and anyone already signed up for the Showfield can call the Carlisle Events office at 717-243-7855 to add the parade to their existing registration.

Finally, full event details and discounted spectator admission tickets are available online at CarlisleEvents.com. Gates open at 7 AM daily, kids 12 and under are admitted free, and student and military discounts are available for in-person purchases by the ID holder only.

While the 2025 Carlisle Ford Nationals car show may have taken place between Friday, June 6 and Sunday, June 8, for those in attendance in Central Pennsylvania, the days leading up to it were affectionately known as “Ford week.” Prior to Friday’s official start, vehicles were both rolling onto the National Parts Depot Showfield as well as staging within their respective display galleries. Guests were coming to town, and vendors were set up to do business amongst each other in advance of the official start time. Ford week has become an annual tradition for Blue Oval lovers around the world, going all the way back to the first year of the Carlisle Ford Nationals in 1995.

Special displays this year included those focused on the Mercury Motorsports Capri, 60 years of the GT350, a pair of amazing Ford GT displays, 70 years of the Thunderbird, the Galaxie Nationals, and the MK1 North American Focus. Best of all, show cars didn’t just stay stationary to be seen—they ventured out onto the grounds so guests could see the wheels in motion. From the Thunderbirds to the Galaxies, plus a grand cruise-in from Shelby American, there was no shortage of cool cars on the move.

In addition to the cars on parade, there were a variety of walk-arounds in front of the stage. This included offerings from Ford Performance, Fat House Performance, Shelby American, Ford Motor Company, Duncan Brothers, Saleen, and more. Speaking of Ford, they showed up and showed out in an epic way, with two great displays AND, as part of their Midway showcase, unveiled for the first time to enthusiasts a pair of 2026 Mustang offerings with their FX package. These vehicles, tipping their proverbial caps to Mustang’s past, embraced modern technology with a build toward the future.

As Friday transitioned to Saturday, the sun shone through for a bulk of the day as guests from around the world converged to watch Formula Drift racer Ben Hobson showcase his talents on the Carlisle track in partnership with RTR Vehicles. Local drifter and PROSPEC driver Adam Heishman was also part of the fun and, in addition, there were competitions like the rolling burnout and donut contest, rolling exhaust contest, and Sunday morning’s Real Street Shootout (autocross). Those contests weren’t the only outlets for awards—Hemmings.com recognized its top five clubs, and John Clor from Ford Performance Group honored the Coolest Clubs (one winner plus two honorable mentions).

Two great parades helped wrap up the event—one on Saturday and one on Sunday—as showgoers and the community alike began to look forward to 2026. On Saturday night, in partnership with the Downtown Carlisle Association, a few hundred Fords hit the street as part of the annual Downtown Carlisle Ford Parade, Park, and Party. And on Sunday morning, not long after the Real Street Shootout concluded, the Awards Parade was held, recognizing those who were chosen by their peers on the Showfield.

While the 2025 event is in the books with 3,319 cars attending this year, planning is already underway for 2026. Mark your calendars for June 5–7, 2026, as the Carlisle Ford Nationals return with even more of what you love—Ford on the Midway, special guests, walk-arounds, indoor displays showcasing the Bronco 60^th Anniversary, Roush 50^th Anniversary, and tent displays highlighting the 50^th Anniversary of the Starsky and Hutch Torino, and 40 years of the Ford Taurus, while Building  Y hosts the annual Carlisle Select display.  Call 717-243-7855 to register for 2026 or visit CarlisleEvents.com for details, spectator admission, and more.