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Fall Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral
Oct 1 - Oct 5, 2008

Adult Admission: Wed.-Sat. $9/Sun. $5  
Child Admission: under 12- FREE

The Fall Carlisle collector car swap meet is entering its 35th year as the world’s largest swap meet and corral. With approximately 6,500 vendors, over 2,000 vehicles for sale and more than 110,000 attendees, it is no wonder that Carlisle, PA has been named “America’s Automotive Hometown.”


Event Details

First Annual Fall Carlisle Car Cruise-In
Open to ALL collector, classic, custom or performance vehicles

On Sunday October 5, during the Fall Swap Meet, Carlisle will host our first annual Cruise-In. We would like to invite all of you “Sunday Drivers” out there to enjoy a fun gathering of cars and friends at the Fairgrounds. You will find cars surrounding the stage and last minute deals in our huge Swap Meet and Car Corral. Shop and enjoy the good food while others admire your car and you compete for one of our Top 10 picks for Best: Chrysler, GM, Ford, Truck, Bike, Import or even Rat Rod. Registration is only $5 for a car/driver or $10 for a car/carload (2 or more guests). Gates open at 7:00 AM and all show vehicles should enter through Gate 3. Judging will take place between 11:00 AM and NOON, with awards being announced at the stage at 1:00 PM.



    Fall Carlisle Auction - don't miss it!
    October 3- 4, 2008

    The Carlisle Auction experience provides the perfect opportunity to purchase or sell your collector car. A large and diverse selection of extraordinary vehicles and our new Carlisle Expo Center are the ideal combination for a great selling environment.

    The Carlisle Expo Center is located on K street, 1 1/2 blocks outside Gate 3. Carlisle Auctions will waive the general consignment fee for the 2008 Spring, Corvette and Fall Auctions. This incentive is open to all consignors for non-prime auction hours and requires that vehicle details and photos be sent in advance of the posted deadlines. See the Carlisle Auctions website for details.



    Sell a Vehicle or Buy One in the Car Corral
    The car corral is where individuals offer their vehicles for sale.

    The car corral is where individuals offer their vehicles for sale. Find classic to late-model vehicles in all varieties of make, model and condition. You can shop, compare and make the deal. On-the-spot financing is available through Members 1st Federal Credit Union.



    Be here Wednesday morning for one-time swap meet and car corral spaces
    Car corral will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis

    Last minute swap meet and car corral spaces that become available are issued on Wednesday morning at the Vendor Services office outside Gate 3. Car corral and swap meet spaces will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 7am. Interested vendors must be selling automotive merchandise. In addition, no T-shirts, clothing, wax, tools, diecast or models will be accepted. Cost for either type of space is $95 per outside space with no renewal rights for the spaces. Contact us for more information.



    Free Transportation to Carlisle Shopping Centers
    Wed - Sat from 9am to 5pm

    The free bus service departs every hour on the hour from Gate 2 Wednesday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm.



      Non-Denominational Worship Service
      Sunday Morning at 9am

      A non-denominational worship service is held at 9am Sunday morning in the Grandstand. Many vendors are open until 3pm with bargains available.






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