Area Lions Clubs Net Over $7,000 in Donations by Way of Carlisle Events Car Shows in 2023
Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023
Last year Carlisle Events and area Lions Clubs came together to raise $10,000 which benefitted the Carlisle branc
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Last year Carlisle Events and area Lions Clubs came together to raise $10,000 which benefitted the Carlisle branch of the Salvation Army and ultimately lent itself to support Ukrainian relief efforts. For 2023, the Lions/Carlisle Events relationship continued, this time with the cause being more personal to the Lions Clubs; their International Disaster Relief Fund.
Carlisle Events is pleased to share that spanning just five events in 2023, the dedicated team of Lions volunteers netted $7,034.76. This total translates to approximately $41 per hour/per event for the Lions and reflects the continued giving nature of car show guests of Spring Carlisle, the Carlisle Ford Nationals, Carlisle Chrysler Nationals, Corvettes at Carlisle, and Fall Carlisle.
100% of donated dollars go directly to disaster relief efforts around the world, with no administrative or overhead cost being removed. In a year filled with a variety of domestic disasters including fires in Hawaii, tornados in the mid-west, flooding in various locations, and even major snowfalls, the Disaster Relief Fund by way of the Lions Club was there to render aid to those in need.
Lions Club members who participated in 2023 came from different clubs from Lions District 14-C. These clubs included Carlisle, Boiling Springs, Mt. Holly Springs, Jacksonville (Walnut Bottom), Shippensburg, The Brogue Community Lions, Newville, and Stewartstown.
“It has been an honor working with Carlisle Events to raise donations for such a great cause as Lions International Disaster Relief,” said Ray Highlands, from the Carlisle Lions Club and current Zone Chair. “Lions in just July, August, and September of this year provided $1.6 million in disaster relief efforts to 92 different locations, such as the Wildfires in Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada, flood relief in New York, Vermont, and even here in Pennsylvania, along with a response to earthquakes, typhoons, floods, and more around the world,” continued Highlands. “Everything Lions does to help their communities is directed through the more than 48,000 clubs in over 200 countries to ensure the assistance gets to where it needs to be.”
Not only are the Lions Club members pleased with the giving ways of the car show guests, but Carlisle Events co-owner Bill Miller Jr. appreciates them too, plus the hard work put in by the Lions throughout the season.
“Lions Club members have been an important part of our events the past two seasons,” noted Miller. “Their friendly nature at our gates compelled countless guests to donate and support those in need, first with our Salvation Army/Ukrainian Relief Efforts in 2022, then with their Lions International Disaster Relief efforts in 2023,’ continued Miller. “I look forward to welcoming them back to Carlisle in 2024 and can’t wait to see what they’ll do next.”
Attending a car show at Carlisle isn’t just a great way to support those in need, it’s an affordable family outing. Kids 12 and under are always admitted free at Carlisle and for details on vendor or Showfield registration, event specifics, or to purchase discounted spectator admission tickets, call 717-243-7855 or visit CarlisleEvents.com.
Fall Carlisle 2023 Launches a 50-Year Party for Carlisle Events
Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023
That’s a wrap! What started in January with Auto Mania at the Allentown Fairgrounds concluded in grand fashion at th
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That’s a wrap! What started in January with Auto Mania at the Allentown Fairgrounds concluded in grand fashion at the end of September with Fall Carlisle at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. In fact, this wasn’t just any Fall Carlisle (September 27-October 1), it was the 50th offering of Carlisle Events’ flagship automotive flea market event.
The five-day event included the standard automotive flea market and car corral frenzy as well as a two-day collector car auction at the Carlisle Expo Center presented by Carlisle Auctions. The auction, which took place September 28-29, saw 58% of the 400+ consignments sell and tallied $4.5 million in sales. Of those sales, a 1966 Shelby GT350H, selling for $210,600 earned top dollar.
In addition, Fall Carlisle welcomed the AACA Car Club to the stage to showcase a gallery of cars, solicit for new club members, and promote events they support in the region. Other display elements included the Shop Art Gallery in Building T. This area was for artists who repurpose discarded car parts and turn them into works of art. In addition to this dedicated area, there was a lot of Shop Art available within the flea market as well. Also found within the flea market were numerous Anymotive vendors. Anymotive vending features items that have a motor but aren’t cars. This may include bikes, tractors, boats, lawnmowers, etc.
There were also some extra special happenings on Saturday of Fall Carlisle. Once again, gates opened at 7 AM and in doing so, ushered in guests who, for a variety of reasons, could not be part of the event in the preceding days. As the morning transitioned to mid-day, Carlisle Events and American Collectors Insurance welcomed Paul Teutul Jr. and Paul Jr. Designs to unveil a custom-built 1939 Lincoln Zephyr. Following the unveiling, Teutul hung around to meet fans, sign autographs, and answer guests’ questions about the car and his career.
Paul Jr.’s appearance at Fall Carlisle wasn’t the only special part of the day, as around 6 PM vendors came together for an annual private event that celebrates them and their continued support of all events at Carlisle, especially Spring and Fall Carlisle. What made this dinner even more special was it served as a celebration not only for the 50th of Fall Carlisle, complete with two dozen or so original vendors from show one but also as a surprise 80th birthday party for Carlisle Events co-founder and co-owner Bill Miller Jr. (his birthday is in December). Family and friends came together to share stories, reminisce, and even shed a few tears of joy as Bill became the man of the hour!
With Fall Carlisle and its two-day collector car auction in the rearview mirror, plans are underway for the last auction of the year in Lakeland, Florida as well as the entirety of the upcoming 2024 season schedule. In fact, Fall Carlisle 2023 served as the soft launch for Carlisle’s year-long 50th Celebration in 2024. Complete details on the 2024 Carlisle Events season can be found at CarlisleEvents.com. The 2024 season starts just after the holidays, with Auto Mania (January 19-21, 2024) at the Allentown Fairgrounds. By the way, Spring Carlisle 2024 gets things going in central PA from April 17-21, while Fall Carlisle 2024 is October 2-6.
Paul Teutul Jr. of American Chopper and Paul Jr. Designs Comes to Fall Carlisle 2023
Tuesday, Sep 26, 2023
In the early 2000’s one of the most popular build shows on TV was American Chopper on Discovery Channel. At its core, American Cho
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In the early 2000’s one of the most popular build shows on TV was American Chopper on Discovery Channel. At its core, American Chopper was about family, fun, and building and designing unique creations (mostly motorcycles). Nearly two decades later, the Teutul’s are still part of American culture, specifically through Paul Teutul Jr. and his company Paul Teutul Jr. Designs.
Over the past two years, Paul Jr Designs and his team have been working behind the scenes on a custom-built car, sponsored by American Collectors Insurance. This latest Paul Jr. Designs creation is scheduled to be unveiled for the first time anywhere at Fall Carlisle, the 50th offering of the iconic automotive event.
Fall Carlisle, one of the largest automotive flea market events in the world, features a car corral and a two-day collector car auction hosted by Carlisle Auctions. The event(s) take place September 27-October 1 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, with the auction on Thursday and Friday, September 28-29, at the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center. With so much happening across the five days, it’s Saturday, September 30th that showgoers will want to pay special attention to.
The unveiling is sponsored by American Collectors Insurance and is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Carlisle stage. Stop by for the reveal, learn all about the build from Teutul himself, and hear about how this project got started from our friends at American Collectors Insurance. Following the unveiling, lucky enthusiasts will have a chance for a FREE meet & greet with Teutul until 2 p.m. Guests are encouraged to snap photos of the car once it's unveiled and join The Spirit of an American Collector hashtag contest for a chance to win Paul Teutul Jr. signed merchandise!
American Collectors Insurance is the Official Collector Car Insurance Partner of Carlisle Events. They have been protecting classic and collector cars with Agreed Value insurance since 1976.
All referenced times are EST, including the 7 a.m. daily gates opening time for Fall Carlisle 2023. Adult tickets are $13 at the gate, but cheaper online if purchased in advance. Further, parking in all Carlisle affiliated lots is $10, with kids 12 and under admitted for free. Vending and car corral spots are still available for this final event on the record-setting 2023 Carlisle Events schedule. Finally, 2024 season passes are available at all points of entry and within the Vendor Services building for just $89.99. In addition to gaining access to all 2024 events (including auctions) in the new year, each pass bought at Fall Carlisle yields a special bonus; that being a full-event event pass for Fall Carlisle 2023. Learn more at CarlisleEvents.com or call 717-243-7855 today.
The 50th Fall Carlisle Takes Over the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds September 27-October 1
Monday, Sep 11, 2023
And then there was one! Carlisle Events and its throngs of automotive enthusiasts are getting together one last time in central PA in 2023; t
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And then there was one! Carlisle Events and its throngs of automotive enthusiasts are getting together one last time in central PA in 2023; this time for the Fall Carlisle Collector Car Flea Market and Corral. Fall Carlisle, as it's otherwise known, takes place September 27-October 1 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and is the perfect opportunity for guests to buy, sell, and trade all things automotive. There are 8,100 vending spaces filled with millions of items for sale. It’s the thrill of the hunt and it’s the last chance to buy before the cooler temps of fall and winter set it.
Not only are there thousands of vending spaces but there are 90,000+ guests slated to visit Carlisle. The event itself makes Carlisle (including the fairgrounds), the 5th largest city in the state of Pennsylvania. Hidden gems are always found too, plus rare, unique, and random items add to the mystique of Carlisle and the flea market footprint. Items for sale include original or aftermarket restoration parts to support in-progress projects as well as collectibles for the garage, basement, or man cave, toys, literature, and even memorabilia. Why else do folks flock to Carlisle? How about a massive car corral where classics are for sale by owner or for Anymotive Vending, a type of vending that showcases and sells motorized items that are non-automotive in nature?
Further, along with the vendors who bring cars and parts to sell, Fall Carlisle features a massive Manufactures Midway that includes some of the biggest brand names within the hobby. Confirmed to date for the midway are the AACA Museum, Adams Premium Car Care Products, Advantage Lifts, Airweld, Inc., American Collectors Insurance, AMSOIL, and more. A complete list of midway partners is available on page 44 of the event guide. The guide is digital and online at CarlisleEvents.com and handed out free in person to guests of Fall Carlisle.
Other display features include the AACA Car Club with a stage display of classic and collector cars and Anymotive Vending, featuring items that have a motor but aren’t cars. This includes motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and more. Plus join Carlisle Auctions for a two-day classic and collector car auction. Fall Carlisle 2023 is also the 50th offering of the event that started it all for the Miller families in 1974. As such, there will be a mix of forward-facing recognitions and some private events too. Guests can expect to see banners, flags, and signage recognizing 50 Years of Carlisle Events, plus have the option to purchase pins and shirts within the Carlisle store. A photo slide show is planned for the food court TVs, while Bill Miller and Lance Miller will meet with vendors, including a handful of charter vendors from the year one/Post-War ’74 event.
The auction runs September 28-29 at the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center. Powering the fun is Carlisle Auction’s recent trend of top-dollar, rare/unique Corvettes. Fresh off the sale of a ‘53 at the Spring Auction, Carlisle Auctions now boasts a ’54, ’55, and even a unique ’70. In addition, there’s an all-truck hour on Friday, September 29 at 4 p.m. During this date and time, only trucks will cross the block. The trucks and aforementioned Corvettes are just some of the 400+ consignments planned. Cars run the gambit of automotive history and there is something for everyone.
Finally, visit with Carlisle Area Lions Club team members and donate to support their Lions International Disaster Relief Efforts. Team members will be positioned near Gates 1, 3, and 5 accepting donations. There are multiple ways to be involved with Fall Carlisle and all of them start by calling 717-243-7855. With that number, or via CarlisleEvents.com and the all-new CarlisleAuctions.com, enthusiasts can register as a bidder for the auction or consign a car, snag a swap meet space to sell, or pick up a car corral spot. Carlisle Events is also offering its 2024 season pass for the first time at Fall Carlisle. For just $89.99, the pass is good for all of 2024, plus bonus access to Fall Carlisle 2023. Passes are for sale at all entry gates and Vendor Services too. There is only one last show of the year and this is it. Everyone is encouraged to get involved today!
New Fun Field Record Set Less Than 24 Hours Into Corvettes at Carlisle 2023
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023
It’s been a recording-setting year for Carlisle Events and its internationally recognized car shows and that trend continued for t
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It’s been a recording-setting year for Carlisle Events and its internationally recognized car shows and that trend continued for the THIRD consecutive event. Before the gates opened on day two of Corvettes at Carlisle (August 24-26), the annual gathering of America’s Sports Car set an all-new Fun Field record. Last year the new standard was 2,924 and for 2023, it was easily shattered by the close of Corvettes at Carlisle 2023. The NEW record Fun Field total of 3,080 was set, thus making this the first-ever Corvettes at Carlisle with more than 3,000 registered show vehicles. Mix that in with another 2,000+ Corvette owners who simply paid to park and bought an admission ticket, and you have 5,000+ Corvettes together in one place; the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
At 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 24 those who had been hanging around for a few days merged in with day 1 attendees to get Corvettes at Carlisle up and running. With special indoor and tent displays in place, droves of Corvettes streamed on grounds in a seemingly non-stop manner through mid-day Saturday. Displays focused on 1973 Corvettes and Chip’s Choice honored some significant Corvettes that have raced at the famed Le Mans endurance race in France. This included two of the three 1960 Cunningham Corvettes, plus a trio of Callaway Cars, an L88, and more. For the Callaway entries, this was their first time EVER being shown in the same place at the same time.
Along with the Le Mans cars, THE draw was the Corvette American Flag, built this year on Saturday, August 26. 150+ Corvettes came together to form the flag, with a special chat session at the stage focused on Vettes for Vets. Hosted by Jason Dores, this session helped educate the Carlisle masses on how they can help our National Heroes. It was a fitting and serious talk, while also showcasing the elegance of both the Corvette and the flag.
Additional stage happenings included walkarounds by Team Chevrolet on the all-new E-Ray, a tribute to the late Reeves Callaway, walkarounds by the Cunningham Corvette team, a one-of-a-kind unveiling by Sigala Designs with an all-Carbon Fiber Z06, the People’s Choice Best of Show contest, an awards parade, plus a few other pop-up parades too. Speaking of the E-Ray, Team Chevrolet and their amazing engineering group showcased at least six different E-Rays, including a cutaway car, giving guests a first-hand look behind the scenes of their latest C8 offering.
In addition to the 50-year 1973 Showcase and Chip’s Choice, displays also included the NCRS Gallery and NCCC Judged Concours too. Here, some of the best Corvettes in the world were on display and welcomed thousands of showgoers past them to review, admire, and appreciate.
Competitions were also a big part of the show, including People’s Choice/Best of Show presented by Aerolarri Wheels, King of the X autocross presented by Lingenfelter Performance, a rolling exhaust contest, and some club contests for both the largest and coolest club with support from Hemmings Marketplace.
Corvettes at Carlisle also hosted some charity elements by way of the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF). On Friday, the CMAF held its annual benefit dinner where nearly $45,000 was raised by way of donations, door prizes, and raffles. In addition, via a partnership with the Lancaster County Corvette Club, a 2023 2LT Corvette C8 was awarded. Dollars raised from that giveaway supported both the CMAF and Clare House.
It all wrapped up with an awards presentation at the stage on Saturday afternoon for contest winners, followed by the on-site awards parade. From there, nearly 500 Corvettes roared off the grounds and into the community as part of the Downtown CarlisleCorvette Parade and Street Party. Thousands of spectators, including many children, watched in amazement as they not only saw the wheels in motion, but were able to pose for photos in front of or sit in the cars too.
While Corvettes at Carlisle has concluded for 2023, plans are ongoing for the 2024 event. The showcase returns August 22-24 and will feature a 50th Anniversary of 1974 Corvettes, NCCC 7-Sanctions judging, the NCRS Gallery and a TBA Chip’s Choice display. Registration is now open and complete info will be forthcoming online at CarlisleEvents.com.
