Spring Carlisle 2025
The Carlisle PA Fairgrounds will host the annual Spring Carlisle event from April 23-27. This five-day gathering attracts nearly 100,000 automotive enthusiasts and showcases a broad spectrum of vehicles, reflecting both historical significance and modern trends. The event features an extensive automotive flea market and car corral that fills almost all of the 8,100 spaces available.
A two-day collector car auction is also part of the festivities, taking place at the nearby Carlisle Expo Center and managed by Carlisle Auctions. Over 400 vehicles are expected to be up for bidding, ranging from early Corvettes and classic Super Bees to contemporary Hellcat convertibles and vintage Camaros.
Spring Carlisle serves as a dynamic venue for exploring the evolution of automobiles. It offers attendees a chance to see everything from pre-war classics to present-day muscle cars, along with hot rods, vintage trucks, exotic finds, and rare collectibles. The expansive flea market is a haven for those seeking elusive restoration parts, NOS items, aftermarket upgrades, memorabilia, and unique collectibles like vintage gas pumps and signage.
To highlight current and future automotive advancements, the event includes the Manufacturers Midway and the ARMO Hot Products Showcase. Here, participants can discover innovative products designed for vehicle enhancement and restoration. Additionally, the 2025 edition will feature an AACA Car Club display, showcasing historic vehicles and offering insights into the club’s activities and its famed Eastern Fall Meet in Hershey.
Overall, Spring Carlisle provides a captivating experience for anyone interested in the ongoing development and excitement surrounding the collector and enthusiast automotive world.
Just the Start to Carlisle 2025
Spring Carlisle is only the first event taking place at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds this year, a venue with a packed calendar including the Ford Nationals – where 60 years of the GT350 will be celebrated – and the GM Nationals – which will celebrate 70 years of the Tri-Fives and 55 years of the Monte Carlo.
Tickets for the GM Nationals are discounted from April 9 through April 16 in honor of the 409. Tickets are available for the National Parts Depot Showfield for just $40.09 and regular admission tickets are listed at just $9 including a parking pass.
The GM Nationals will take place June 20-21 and is certain to be the preeminent event on the East Coast for GM enthusiasts.