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Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral
Apr 25 - Apr 29, 2012
Adult Admission:
Wed-Sat $10 / Sun $5 / 5-day Pass $30
Child Admission: 8 and under - FREE
Gate Times: Wd.-Sa. 7am-6pm / Sun. 7am-3pm
Spring Carlisle – a collector and classic car swap meet, car corral and auction – marks the beginning of the show and swap meet season for thousands of collector and classic automotive enthusiasts, who travel to the 150-acre Carlisle PA Fairgrounds from all points of the globe to buy, sell and celebrate all things automotive. This is a fun-filled weekend the entire family will enjoy. While exploring the 150 acres and 8,100 vending spaces, you will marvel at one of the largest automotive swap meets in the world. Carlisle is the place to purchase any of the 2,000 vehicles at the car corral where you can slip behind the wheel and get a feel for the vehicle. Even better, you can deal directly with the car owner to work out the best price. This is where you can buy, sell and trade with total confidence. All roads lead to Carlisle, PA where you’ll find a community of passionate motorheads and a commitment to superb service that can only be achieved through more than three decades of know-how.
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HOT RODDERS OF TOMORROW HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
Spring Carlisle to Host 2012 Northeast Competition
The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow is a high school level engine build competition. Students compete for time and accuracy as they tear down an engine and rebuild it. Schools in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions are eligible to compete in the regional battle. Finals for each regional winner are held during the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas. This is a great program with a lot of automotive industry support.
Over 1 million dollars in scholarship money was made available in 2011, including money simply for participating. Don't miss out. Registration is NOW open and spots ARE available. Get your school registered early. Visit hotroddersoftomorrow.com for more information.
At the 2011 SEMA Finals, the University of Northwest Ohio, the School of Automotive Machinists and the Ohio Technical College teamed up to offer nearly $1,000,000 in scholarship money, with $10,000 going to each student on the first place team.
Finals Financial Breakdown
1ST Place - $10,000 per student
2ND Place - $9,000 per student
3RD Place - $8,000 per student
4TH Place - $7,000 per student
5TH Place - $6,000 per student
6TH – 10th Place - $5,000 per student
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Become a Vendor in our Huge Swap Meet
Offered on a First-come, First-served Basis
The 2011 swap meet offered anything and everything an automotive enthusiast could want. Interested vendors for 2012 Spring Carlisle must be selling automotive merchandise or at least an
80/20% mix. In addition, no T-shirts, clothing, wax, tools, diecast, models or food will be accepted. Spaces are approximately 10’frontage x 30’depth and rent for $95 per outside space for the entire event. For more information, you may contact us at 717-243-7855 or download vendor information located under “Forms & Flyers.”
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Spring Carlisle Auction - Don't Miss It!
Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night
The Carlisle Auction, presented by Auctions America by RM, provides the perfect opportunity to purchase or sell your collector car. A large and diverse selection of extraordinary vehicles and our 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. Visit the Auctions America website for details.
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Sell a Vehicle or Buy One in the Car Corral
The Car Corral is Where Individuals Offer Vehicles for Sale.
The car corral is where individuals offer vehicles only (no parts, etc) for sale. 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 services including temporary tags are available right in the car corral. All vehicles in the corral must be for sale, in running condition and cannot be displayed on trailers. Unloading of vehicles on grounds is prohibited after Wednesday. Spaces are approximately 10’frontage x 20’ depth and rent for $95 per outside space for the entire event. For more information, you may contact us at 717-243-7855 or download vendor information located under “Forms & Flyers.”
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JUNK-IN-THE-TRUNK – SUNDAY-ONLY VENDING OPPORTUNITY
Get Cash for the Parts Collecting Dust in your Garage
Clean out the parts in your garage and make some money with the Junk-in-the-Trunk vending opportunity at Spring and Fall Carlisle. For only $25, you get a vending space on Sunday of Spring or Fall Carlisle. Spaces for the Junk-In-The-Trunk program are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration takes place at Gate 3, beginning at 7 am.
Junk-in-the-Trunk vendors must be selling automotive merchandise or at least an 80/20% mix. In addition, no T-shirts, clothing, wax, tools, diecast, models or food will be accepted.
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Carlisle Events: Proud to Host ARMO New Products Showcase
Record Number of Products Expected for 5th Year at Carlisle
Carlisle Events welcomed the 14th annual Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) New Products Showcase to Spring Carlisle. ARMO is the SEMA council whose mission is to preserve and promote the automotive restoration industry and hobby.
The ARMO New Products Showcase was located in front of the stage at the grandstand and contained all of the new products introduced in 2011 by ARMO manufacturers.
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