Pre-Register before the Gate-N-Go deadline of Tuesday, June 20 to save 10%! Why wait in line and lose time that you could be spending on grounds enjoying the event? Register today via Gate-N-Go to save 10%. 

When you Gate-N-Go, we'll send you all applicable paperwork in advance. This way, you can affix your window sticker at home and drive right onto the grounds and immediately begin having a great time.

Even if you miss the 10% savings and Gate-N-Go deadline, you can still pre-register. Pre-registration remains available until show week. When you pre-register, you cruise up to the Showfield Registration office, bypass one line, pick up your packet and return to your car. Place the registration on your window and you and your guest can cruise onsite with minimal delay.

After the June 20th Gate-N-Go Deadline is up, the only price for registration is full price. Why pay full price when you pay a discounted rate AND have your materials mailed to you in advance. Register TODAY and save! 
Register for the Showfield

If you have already registered for the Showfield and need to make a change, please complete our online "Update Showfield Vehicle Registration Form"

The Truck 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 Truck enthusiasts and buyers. If you are 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 need helping booking your space(s), give us a call at 717-243-7855. 

A wide variety of trucks, jeeps, SUVs in all varieties of make, model and condition are annually available for sale in the Truck Nationals Truck Corral. You can shop, compare and make the deal directly with the owner. Notary Service will be available. If you need anything else for the purchase of a vehicle, our staff in Guest Services can provide a contact list. If you are a car corral vendor or would like to become one, 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.
- Early bird renewal discount of 10% when you renew your space(s) at the event up until Friday after the show. 

Please Note: All vehicles in the corral must be for sale, in running condition and cannot be displayed on trailers. Spaces are approximately 10’ frontage x 20’ depth per outside space for the entire event. 

Reserve Your Truck Corral Space Today  More about Vending at Carlisle

If you have any questions or need helping booking your space(s), give us a call at 717-243-7855. 

Can you believe that the Ford Ranger is turning 40 years old? We can’t and we certainly can’t ignore it! This year at the Carlisle Truck Nationals, we will have a special display within Building T in honor of Ford’s most popular compact truck. We want to capture the history of the Ford Ranger here at the show, whether it be a well preserved stock ranger or a custom dropped ranger, we want to see it all! If you own a Ford Ranger that you think should be featured, you are strongly encouraged to submit an application.

Apply for the Featured Vehicle Display

Carlisle Truck Nationals will feature classes for Trucks, Jeeps and SUVs! We are pleased to welcome back our team from eJudged.com to cover the field and choose our winners. If you want to be part of the judged field, review the links below to register and learn more!

Judging takes place on Saturday of the event from 10AM to 4PM in the Red Showfield. Parking is by class for judged trucks.

Register for the Judged Showfield  Judging Standards

If you have already registered for the Showfield and need to make a change, please complete our online "Update Showfield Vehicle Registration Form"

All roads lead to Carlisle, one of the biggest trucking hubs in the country and home of the Carlisle Truck Nationals: Big Rig Show and Shine. There is no better place to showcase your Rigs, Wreckers, Carriers, Dumps, Antiques and Heavy Trucks of all kinds than at the cross roads of transportation; Carlisle, PA.

Hot showers, good food and a weekend of trucking fun are in store by registering your truck for our judged or non-judged showfield at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds. Rigs may stay onsite all weekend to enjoy all aspects of the Carlisle Truck Nationals, so schedule a run in and out of Carlisle and spend your down time with us! This is a great place to share your profession and passion with your family as well. (Kids 12 and Under are FREE)

About The Judges
Carlisle Events is pleased to welcome GS Grifana Car Shows of Virginia Beach, VA. GS Grifana Car Shows will be judging the Big Rig Show and Shine. GS Grifana comes to Carlisle with more than 25 Years Judging Shows and more 400 judged shows on their resume. GS Grifana brings an established and experience team in the trucking industry.

Big Rig Classification and Judging Sheet  Register your Fleet for Truck Nationals!

Annually, the Carlisle Truck Nationals host the Featured Truck Display within Building T. It is open to all makes and models to apply. Featured Trucks are presented in Building T throughout the entire weekend, as well as on the Carlisle Truck Nationals Facebook approaching the event. There is no charge to participate if your vehicle is selected, admission is provided as well as support truck and trailer parking. If you are interested in sharing your ride, submit an application today!

Apply Today- Featured Vehicle Display Application

When you enter Gate 3, expect the event to feel a little more down to earth. This "show within a show" welcomes lowered trucks all in one designated area inside Gate 3! If you want to be a part of the Low Show, simply register with your club (or sign up your club HERE). If you are not part of a club, when you register for the Showfield, click the "Truck Club" dropdown and select the "Low Show- No Club Affiliation."

Register your Truck for Carlisle Truck Nationals  Join The Low Show Facebook Group

Part of what makes Truck Nationals what it is, are the clubs that attend! If your club is not yet deemed an Officially Recognized Club, the first step is to apply HERE. Officially Recognized Clubs have the ability to rent a club tent as a place to hang out and socialize!

If your club gets a club tent, you also have the chance to compete in our Club Challenge & Coolest Club Contest! The Club Challenge Award is presented to the three largest official clubs, based on the number of registered show vehicles. The Coolest Club Contest is based on if we feel like your club tent is the place we'd want to hangout in. Whether that be the atmosphere, decorations, or anything else that makes the club stand out!

Additionally, if you are part of a fleet, you have the ability to participate in the Fleet Challenge & the Coolest Convoy! The Fleet Challenge Award is presented to the largest fleet at the show, while the Coolest Convoy is presented to the group that looks to be having a great time with their fleet!

Register to be an Officially Recognized Club / Fleet 

If you’re coming to the Carlisle Truck Nationals to look at the classic and collector cars on the Showfield, don’t forget, not far from those rides are an amazing mix of automotive flea market (a.k.a. swap meet) and midway vendors.  

Mix in the Women’s Oasis, offering some non-automotive items for the ladies and a food court laced with some of the tastiest fare available and you get one of the largest vending footprints of its type anywhere.

Learn more about our event vendors and their location(s) today by downloading the Carlisle Events App or once available online (or in person), check out the vending pages and map of our event guide. Online, the guide and map are posted about one week prior to the event. At the event, it’s available at Guest Services or any main point of entry.

Review the Map Online (Coming Soon)
Check out the Guide/Vendors (Coming Soon)
Tips for Navigating the Swap Meet
Download the Carlisle Events App 

Make plans for the Carlisle Truck Nationals as we welcome CustomVan.com as the sponsor and host of the 11th edition of VANARAMA at Carlisle! Vanners, Vans and Van fans are all welcome to this annual gathering and display that is located at the Pavilion within the Carlisle Truck Nationals. See some of the most imaginative and creative custom vehicle work anywhere as well as one of the coolest themed club outings on the fairgrounds. This year's theme for the display is Superheroes and Villains. So make a plan with your Van or come as a fan. 


More Information on Vanarama

Every year at Carlisle Truck Nationals, The Old Fire Farts of York County presents a unique display of Fire Truck History within Building T. This display is always a real treat for truck enthusiasts and attendees!

The Old Fire Farts of York County are a group of active and retired firefighters who restore antique fire apparatus and work to preserve the fire history of this country. They provide an appetizer of vehicles which will further highlight their York Muster held every Fall. For details on their event, held annually in September in York, PA, visit http://oldfirefarts.org/muster.html.

Old Fire Farts on the Web  Old Fire Farts on Facebook

Every truck at Carlisle is special, but some do stand out. The not-for-profit American Truck Historical Society was formed in 1971 to preserve the history of trucks, the trucking industry and its pioneers. We are excited to welcome a regional showing of American Truck Historical Society members at the Carlisle Truck Nationals.

Look for their trucks in the Featured Vehicle Displays and on the Showfield (behind the Pavilion) and be sure to talk with their members about trucks and the history of trucks. Like most of us here, we all like to share our passions for trucks.

The ATHS has over 21,000 members in the United States, Australia, Canada and 20 other countries worldwide. Their mission is to collect artifacts, information, photographs, and other relevant materials pertaining to the origin, development, and progress of the motor truck transportation industry; to verify and establish the authenticity and accuracy of the collected information and materials; to place or arrange for placement of all objects, gifts, artifacts, and other items on display for educational purposes that relate historically to the development of the motor truck industry; to serve as a repository for donations, gifts, and bequests.


Learn More About ATHS  Watch a Video of ATHS

Monster truck themed family fun will return to Carlisle Truck Nationals! At Truck Nationals, we’ll offer you the whole seat in the grandstands, but you’ll only need the edge! Times are to be determined, but a tentative show schedule is below. Watch with amazement and excitement as two monster trucks, Predator and Prowler, duke it out in car crushing exhibitions throughout the event weekend. In addition to the monster truck shows, you can also take a ride in the Virginia Giant Monster Truck to get the full Monster Truck experience. 

Friday
One Monster Truck Show with FMX Show

Saturday
Two Monster Truck Shows with FMX Show

Sunday
One Monster Truck Show

Buy Discounted Admission Tickets
Kids 12 and Under are FREE!

Carlisle Events is known for its car shows and the town of Carlisle serves as a cross roads for thousands of over the road haulers each day. What better place to show your car hauler than America’s Automotive Hometown and car show capital.

The Big Rig Show and Shine welcomes back our Car Carrier class of Big Rigs to the event. So if you’re hauling 4-wheelers to or through Carlisle, dealerships, car auctions or anywhere, consider showing your hauler at the Carlisle Truck Nationals Big Rig Show and Shine.

Register Your Car Carrier  Become a Carlisle Officially Recognized Fleet

Turn your passion for trucks into a career this weekend as the Carlisle Truck Nationals hosts regional to national carriers, transportation companies and training facilities that can put you in driver’s seat of a well paying career. Employers and training facilities that could position you for Long Haul, LTL, driver training, diesel mechanics, and vehicle recovery are lining up here to share details, show their equipment and maybe put you in a good paying job!

Transport companies include the following:
Lily
NAPA Transportation
S&H Express
New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc
NHH Services Inc.
FIT Transportation
UPS

Register for the Showfield  Purchase Admission Tickets

Carlisle Events' staff will be roaming the Truck Nationals Showfield on Friday of event weekend in search of their ten favorite vehicles to become the newest members of the Carlisle Elite. To be picked for the Carlisle Elite, your car doesn’t have to be rare or a high dollar, professional restoration. In fact, the only real criteria is that it catches our collective eye. Make sure your vehicle is registered and parked on the Showfield on Friday to be eligible!

View the Past Winner's List
 

On Saturday evening of Carlisle Truck Nationals, visit the track to get your fix for tire burning excitement during the Rolling Burnout Contest, sponsored by Atturo Tires!

The contest is limited to 25 contestants and sign-ups will begin Friday at Guest Services. You must be a registered participant at the show and provide your driver’s license & insurance card when signing up. 

Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event). 

View the Past Winner's List   View the Event Guide        Check Out Atturo Tires

Are your standards low? Do you long to let your friends down? Are your goals simply not as high as some of the lifted lifers at the Truck Nationals?

If you can answer yes to those questions and you own a lowered truck, you just might be the perfect participant for the Low Truck Limbo at the Carlisle Truck Nationals. Join us Saturday as we lower the bar and lower our standards of measurement. We invite all of our lowered life pavement scraping friends to get down at the grandstands for the Low Truck Limbo. We promise DJ Rob will do his job and set the atmosphere, while we lower the bar for your enjoyment and look forward awarding the lowest possible performer of the Carlisle Truck Nationals limbo.

Interested participants sign up at Guest Services. Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Past Winner's List  View the Event Guide 

Join or watch the High Truck Contest on Saturday of the Truck Nationals. Lifted truck builders share and show the lifted life and their sky view seats at the Grandstand. We’ll take a measurement from the ground to the pinch weld and after a quick tally and simple math, we’ll award a winner!

Interested participants should sign up at Guest Services. Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Past Winner's List  View the Event Guide

The Low Show has peaked the interest of those wanting to participate in the annual Frame Dragging Contest. As some may know, the trucks that have Titanium Blocks spark like crazy, but the ones without Titanium Blocks don't as much. In order to make things inclusive for all lowered trucks, we are judging on two categories within the same contest. We will crown three winners for trucks with Titanium Blocks & three winners for trucks without Titanium Blocks. As an attendee, this just means you get to see more trucks dragging down the hill on Saturday night! If you want to participate in the contest, visit Guest Services at the event to sign up. Space is limited! If you like’em low and laid out, this is the spot to be on Saturday night!

Refer to the Event Guide for the official time (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Past Winner's List   View the Event Guide 

When the sun goes down Saturday night, the Big Rig area lights up! The Big Rig Glow Show is something you don't see anywhere else. Stick around and see this fun light display on Saturday evening. The Carlisle Events' staff will award the coolest lit-up rig to receive a trophy on Sunday.

When you bring your kids to this year's Truck Nationals, there will be different things they can participate in at the show! Check them out below: 

Ride a Real Monster Truck- Climb aboard the Virginia Giant ride truck for a ride that will have you on the edge of your seat as you crush cars near the autocross track. The Virginia Giant is suitable for guests of all ages, and makes a great activity for the whole family!

Monster Truck & FMX Shows- Watch with amazement and excitement as Monster Trucks duke it out in car crushing exhibitions throughout the event weekend. Accompanying the Monster Truck Shows on Friday & Saturday will be FMX shows! Check out the event guide for the official show times. 

Kid's Goody Bag- Available for pickup at Guest Services for kids 12 and under! Parents will receive a goody bag coupon for each kid when they pick up their Showfield Goody Bag or when coming in with a spectator admission ticket. Some goodies within the bag are a coloring book, free cup with a coupon for a free drink at the food court and more! 

RC Car Giveaway & Kids Cash Grab- Kids 12 and under can sign-up to potentially win an RC Car! When signing up for the giveaway, they are also eligible to be chosen for the Kid's Cash Grab. The Giveaway sign-up is located in Guest Services. Winners of the RC Car & kids selected for the Cash Grab will be contacted via phone!

Kids Bingo- Kids 12 and under can participate in Kid's Bingo and potentially win some cool prizes! Check out the event guide for the time and location.

Kids Choice Award- Kids can cast a vote for their favorite car within Building T and the owner of the car will get an award!

We hope to see your whole family at the show!

More Kids At Carlisle Information

Get all the glory on Sunday by sharing your winning vehicle in the Winner’s Circle and Awards Presentation. Winning trucks will have an opportunity to showcase their vehicles during the Truck Nationals winners parades!

The winner’s list for the light truck Showfield will be posted at 9AM. Big Rigs awards will be announced in the pavilion at 9:30AM. Both fields of winners will have an opportunity to show in award’s presentation on Sunday.

Professional photography is available for winners at the parade ceremony and available on-site for purchase. This is one of the best seats in the house to see the best trucks on the fields for Truck Nationals weekend.

For participants that cannot attend the presentation, your award can be picked up Sunday between 9AM -11AM. If you are unable to attend on Sunday, your award may be picked up during regular business hours at the fairgrounds or you may arrange to have your award shipped for a $15 fee.

For decades, buying a ticket to a car show at Carlisle meant arriving the day of, pulling out your wallet and paying cash at the gate. While that still is an option, you can plan ahead and purchase your admission ONLINE! When you purchase tickets online, you’ll receive a confirmation e-mail with a bar code. This code will be scanned at the gate for access. It’s that simple! Oh, did we mention that tickets are cheaper online and that means the money you save can be used in the automotive flea market or can help you buy a car within the car corral. Buy now with total confidence and enjoy the show! 

Buy Tickets & Event Passes  Carlisle Events Season Pass

A $5 off discount will be applied for active, reserve or retired military members who purchase a single day spectator admission ticket in person at the Fairgrounds. The $5 off savings is offered for service members who show a valid military ID when purchasing and is for only the ID holder and their single day admission. This discount is available for in person purchase only to any Carlisle Events hosted show during the current season.

We truly thank those that are currently serving and for those that have served for us!

Thanks to Scootaround, the exclusive scooter and wheelchair rental service for Carlisle Events, you can rent mobility scooters & wheelchairs for the event. Scootaround allows you to reserve your scooter in advance online or by calling 1-888-441-7575. The only way to guarantee scooter availability is to reserve online prior to the event! 

Please Note: Online reservations close the Friday before the event week. 

Reserve a Scooter

Carlisle Truck Nationals welcomes our sponsors and partners, where the industries best companies share their passion for automobiles with enthusiasts. One of our newest partners for 2023 is JJ Best Banc & Company offering financing opportunities for your next collector car.

Visit all our Sponsors and Partners

Carlisle Events takes prides in the partners we work with and we’re excited to partner with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Central Valley in 2023.

This year Ronald McDonald House Central Valley is raffling a 70th Anniversary Edition 2023 Corvette Stingray, a numbers matching 1965 Corvette Stingray convertible, a beautifully restored 1969 Chevelle SS, and even a Hawaii Getaway Package. Proceeds from their fundraiser will go towards providing a “Home Away From Home” for families while their children are being treated in a local hospital. Each room at the Central Valley Ronald McDonald House has two queen size beds, private restroom and satellite TV. Guests share common areas such as kitchens, laundry rooms, and other common living areas. Some families stay for a few days, while others stay for weeks or even months, depending on the severity of their child’s illness.

Tickets start at only $5 for 1.  Use code CARLISLE for special ticket offer!

Click Here to Enter

Have you ever walked the grounds at Carlisle, lost beyond belief and wondering where your favorite show cars are, or how to find that vendor you’re looking for? Carlisle Events has figured out a way to solve your navigational challenges via the Carlisle Events app. Available for FREE download on the iTunes store AND Google Play store, the app is your on the go tool kit for all things Carlisle Events! Find vendors, check out the event schedule, interact on social media, buy tickets, get directions and review the event guide! Know before you go and with this app, you’ll never be lost at your car show of choice again! 

Carlisle Events App (Apple Devices)  Carlisle Events App (Android Devices)

Also available, the Carlisle Auctions app. This app allows you to stay current with Carlisle Auctions! View consignments, search for cars and get the details on all the great vehicles being offered at Carlisle Auctions. Plus, during live auction hours, you can review the run list and even watch a LIVE web stream of the fun. Download the Carlisle Events and Carlisle Auctions apps today and we’ll see you at the show!

Carlisle Auctions App (Apple Devices)

A non-denominational worship service is held at 9:00AM Sunday morning. We welcome you to join us for the service led by the Salvation Army and our partners-in-faith. Coffee and donuts available. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend! We hope to see you there. Refer to the Event Guide for the location (published two weeks prior to the event).

View the Event Guide 

Help those in need at most events this season.  Give generously to members of local Lions Clubs as they staff our gates (varies by event) and accept donations for their Lions International Disaster Relief program.  Look for Lions in a yellow vest with a black donation tin in hand.  Last year, with your support, $10,000 was raised and donated to the Carlisle branch of the Salvation Army to support humanitarian relief efforts in war-torn Ukraine.  This year, your support benefits those in need, foreign and domestic; all by way of the Lions International Disaster Relief Program.  Can’t donate in person?  Learn more about the Lions program online by way of the links below.

Carlisle Area Lions Club – Learn More
Lions International Disaster Relief – Learn More

Enjoy the final moments and aspects of what surely was an amazing event weekend.  Gates open at 7AM to start shopping for last minute deals from remaining vendors. 

Sunday at Carlisle offers FREE parking in any Carlisle operated parking lot. Additionally, if you had purchased an event ticket from a prior day, bring it back in on Sunday and get in for FREE (or pay regular admission without an event ticket from prior day)!

Are you looking for some items that you may have seen at the event? Well, we may have you covered on our eBay store, Carlisle Overstock! Here we list any "extras" that were available at the events. Items range from special display banners and license plates to unique show diecast and stickers! You never know what you may find...

Carlisle Overstock eBay Store

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.