Our friends at Ford Motor Company will have two huge displays this year at the Carlisle Ford Nationals. The Built Ford Proud Tent just inside Gate 3 and the Ford Performance Displays on the Midway will have the latest and greatest from Ford Motor Company. Below are where you can find the latest of Ford’s fleet:

Built Ford Proud Tent:
- Ford Bronco
- Ford Maverick
- Ford Mustang Mach-E

Ford Performance Midway Display:
- Shelby GT500 Heritage Edition
- Ford Bronco Raptor
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Ice White Edition Ford Mustang
- Ford Mustang Mach 1
- Ford Mustang Mach-E GT
- Ford F-150 Raptor
- Ford Edge ST
- Ford Explorer ST

The Ford 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 Ford enthusiasts and buyers. If you are a vendor or would like to become 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. 

If you have any questions or would like to book space for Ford Nationals, call our office at 717-243-7855 or book online!

Buy Your Vending Spaces Online
More about Vending at Carlisle 

Carlisle Events Season Pass

You’ve been waiting 16 years to get that license and hit the open road in your first car.  Your piggy bank is filled with coins and savings you’ve been stashing away for nearly two decades, but where do you start?  What do you look for in a “first” used car?  What’s safe?  What’s not safe?

Join us as expert technician, Paul Koerner, provides you with a checklist on what you should know before you buy!  Not only will he review that list with you, but he’ll show you how to do it!  Paul will show you first-hand how to do exterior and interior inspections, check your tire depth, your belts, hoses, brakes, engine, components, and so much more.

This is a valuable resource for any new driver and we are so happy to make this available for our next generation of drivers. 

Please consult your event guide once on-site for seminar times and location.  

Stop by the Carlisle Store within Building T to get your Carlisle Ford Nationals 2022 event shirt!  It doesn’t matter if you’re picking up a pre-order or shopping for the first time, the Carlisle Store has your event shirts in stock! These great options are all thanks to our apparel and merchandise partner, Green Mountain Monogram.  

When you visit the Carlisle Store check out their wide variety of items for sale such as, materials specific to this show as well as shirts that feature the overall season schedule for Carlisle Events. 

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!

Women's Oasis 2022 - More details coming soon, but make plans now to stop into the Oasis in and around Building Z.  Bingo will be happening at 2 p.m. on Saturday of the event.  Complete info will be available within your event guide which you can pick up upon entry to the grounds.

Women's Oasis Vendor Application

There is undeniable turmoil currently playing out in the Eastern European country of Ukraine.  Since February, its people have been under attack from the Russian military.  As survivors flee, many have been left in need of support in ways that most will never comprehend.  In a simultaneous act, the war rages on, while a large-scale international humanitarian effort plays out.  Carlisle Events is teaming with Carlisle Area Lions Clubs and the Carlisle Salvation Army to receive donations that can ultimately help those in need.

This year when you cruise to Carlisle as a spectator, vendor or show car participant, look for the Salvation Army on grounds or Carlisle Area Lions Clubs at our entry gates.  When you see them, please consider donating as we all work together to help those in need.  Learn more about our host organizations online today and thanks in advance for your generosity and support.

Carlisle Area Lions Club – Learn More
Carlisle Salvation Army – Learn More

Calling all Ford enthusiasts and radio lovers, we have a fun activity for you on Friday, June 3 as part of the Carlisle Ford Nationals.  While at the show, make your way to the area above the “It’s a Wrap” food stand (formerly Subway) just inside of Gate 3 for a LIVE broadcast of WITF Public Media’s daily radio program Smart Talk with host Scott LaMar.  The broadcast starts at 9:30 a.m. and presents lively and thoughtful conversation on a wide range of issues and ideas relevant to central Pennsylvanians, including Carlisle Events and the world’s largest all-Ford themed weekend.    

Join us for an exclusive conversation about the event, meet and hear from special guests from Carlisle Events, Ford, and much more.  Once on grounds, it is FREE to attend the live broadcast.  For more information visit witf.org/events and we’ll see you at Carlisle starting June 3.

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.