Internationally renowned Corvette enthusiast Chip Miller helped establish Carlisle Events as a premier automotive destination when it launched in 1974, later creating the iconic Corvettes at Carlisle event in 1982. Sadly, just 22 years later, Chip lost his life to a rare disease known as Amyloidosis. Since his passing in March 2004, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF) has worked tirelessly to raise awareness and funding in pursuit of a cure. Through community events, charitable contributions, and online sweepstakes, the CMAF has donated thousands to support individuals affected by the disease as well as organizations dedicated to Amyloidosis research and treatment.

The CMAF has done so much for so many, and for 2026, is proud to announce the return of the Chip Miller Memorial Scholarship.  This opportunity is designed to support the next generation of automotive enthusiasts who share Chip’s love for all things automotive.

The scholarship is open to any high school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student pursuing a career in the automotive field.  In short, the CMAF wants to give back and support someone who embodies Miller himself.  There were nine winners in 2025 and this time around, it’s anticipated that more than $10,000 in monies will be available by award day on June 1, 2026.  With $1,000 per winner being offered, this means at least 10 winners will be selected, though more are possible as donations come in between now and the April 30 deadline.

While Chip’s time was cut short, the impact of his passion lives on.  He helped build some of the world’s premier automotive gatherings—events that continue to draw families and enthusiasts to Carlisle, Pennsylvania year after year.  Carlisle’s place as a must-visit destination for car lovers can be traced directly to what Chip helped create and to this day, continues to foster friendships, memories, and a sense of community that truly defines his legacy.

“My dad was the definition of a gearhead—constantly tuning, tweaking, and chasing that extra bit of speed on the quarter mile,” said Lance Miller, CMAF President and Chip’s son. “He had a huge heart and was always the first to step in and help someone, especially kids. Knowing that this scholarship is inspiring and supporting students more than 20 years after his passing brings tremendous pride to my family and everyone involved with the foundation.”

The application process for the second-annual Chip Miller Memorial Scholarship award is NOW OPEN, with a submission deadline of April 30, 2026.  There will be multiple award winners, with each receiving $1,000 as part of the June 1, 2026 announcement.  Criteria include ambition, drive, and passion for the automotive hobby.  To apply, candidates can submit their stories/applications to the CMAF by way of ChipMiller.org.  In the meantime, to learn more or donate to the scholarship fund, visit ChipMiller.org and/or e-mail Jodi Morrison at JodiM@CarlisleEvents.com.

Do you enjoy a good discount? How about the convenience of giving something you know someone special in your life will enjoy? Oh—and are you a gift giver, either during the holiday season or for a special occasion? If you answered YES to these questions and you or someone you know is into the collector car hobby, then Carlisle Events has the deal of the year just for you! The annual Carlisle Events Holiday Sale returns for 2025–26 with savings, convenience, and even gift cards!

The Holiday Sale 2025/26 starts at 8 a.m. on Friday, November 28 (Black Friday) and runs through Monday, January 5 at 5 p.m. During the sale, shoppers can enjoy discounted savings on Showfield or Fun Field registrations, single-day spectator admission tickets, event passes, and—best of all—season passes. Regardless of what you buy, savings are key, especially on a season pass. Season passes are regularly $99.99 and are perfect for those who attend multiple events as spectators—people who walk the grounds to see the show cars and trucks or browse the automotive flea market.

During the sale, season passes will be available for just $79.99 (regularly $99.99)—meaning you can walk through the gates for an average of about $2.00 per day. The pass carries a total value of $392 and also includes entry to events beyond Carlisle, such as Auto Mania in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

If a season pass isn’t the right fit, single-day spectator admission tickets or multi-day event passes are also discounted. With single-day tickets ranging from $10 to $20 depending on the event, even a few dollars in savings means more to spend on the finer aspects of the show itself.

The Carlisle Store and CarShowGear.com are also joining in with their own deals. From Black Friday (November 28) through Cyber Monday (December 1) only, enjoy 30% off all t-shirts available on their website.

Season passes and spectator savings are great, but what about those who show off their cars or trucks? They’re covered too! Exhibitors can save money while helping fill the grounds with decades of past, present, and future classics. This is the deepest discount available before the 2026 event season begins and includes admission for two (driver and passenger).

Finally, back by popular demand—gift cards! Gift cards can be loaded with any denomination and go beyond just tickets or show access. They can be used for vending spaces, Carlisle Store merchandise, food concessions, Carlisle Auctions transactions, and more. Each gift card works like a credit card and can be presented in a stylish holiday-themed or standard Carlisle Events holder (while supplies last). Gift cards make perfect gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, and more.

Online sales for all discount options begin on Black Friday, with orders opening November 28 at 8 a.m. Phone and in-person ordering will be available December 1–23 during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.), with online-only orders accepted after that while the Carlisle offices are closed for the holidays. Orders placed on or before December 20 will be mailed, with mailings resuming January 5 when the offices reopen for 2026.

Call 717-243-7855 to learn more or visit www.CarlisleEvents.com starting November 28 to accelerate your purchase! The annual Carlisle Events Holiday Sale—capitalize on the savings and give the gift of Carlisle this holiday season!

The Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals (IPN) returns to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds May 15-16, 2026, celebrating automotive culture from around the world.  IPN weekend has grown to become one of the most diverse automotive events on the East Coast and continues to bring together more than 2,000 vehicles representing nearly a dozen countries and marques — from vintage European and Japanese classics to modern performance machines, unique specialty builds, and even some American muscle too.

Each year, enthusiasts of all ages converge on Carlisle to see, show, and celebrate the global automotive hobby. The Showfield is parked by country of origin, brand, clubs and open fields giving guests the chance to experience an international showcase without ever leaving Carlisle.  Featured areas highlight iconic brands such as Saab, Volvo, BMW, Honda, MG, Triumph, Subaru, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Acura, and countless others.  This includes rare and unique vehicles too.  In fact, its commonplace to see something never seen before during the event. 

2026 continues to showcase the best of the best, including featured vehicles from around the world within Building T AND a 100-year anniversary celebration of the Maserati.  This century-in-the-making celebration welcomes an indoor display of cars, planned special guests, collectibles, and more. 2026 will also be the first of a planned annual display of super cars and exotics.

Beyond the expansive Showfield and special displays, the weekend features two days of track action and wheels in motion activity. First, there’s drive-thru judging for those who opt for this path towards recognition.  This allows participants to showcase their vehicles efficiently while maintaining the event’s signature quality and attention to detail.  The crew from eJudged.com gives each ride a meticulous once over in advance of awards recognition on Saturday of the event.

Then, there’s non-stop action and energy with drifting exhibitions, autocross runs, and drift limbo — a test of skill, and driving precision.  Attendees can also experience the rolling exhaust contest, low car limbo, and other interactive competitions that celebrate both the performance and personality of each build.

48 hours in Carlisle may not seem like a lot, but this celebration of community brings people together in a unique and exciting manner.  From club gatherings across the grounds to the Friday club mixer, Saturday brew mixer, and more. Enthusiasts can explore one of the largest import-focused automotive flea markets, plus there’s a car corral in a new and improved location offering vehicles of all types for sale.

Gates open at 7 AM each day and kids 12 and under are admitted FREE.  Complete details about the 2026 Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals, including information on how to become a vendor, register for the Showfield, apply for display consideration, or simply purchase discounted spectator admission tickets can be found at CarlisleEvents.com or by calling 717-243-7855.

The event that started it all for the Miller families, Fall Carlisle, is also the event that wraps up each season in Carlisle, PA. That trend continued for the 52nd time October 1-5, as this year’s offering, driven by Hemmings.com, welcomed guests from around the world, all seeking the thrill of the hunt and a diverse gallery of all things automotive in advance of winter project season.

Though gates opened Wednesday the 1st for the first time to officially start the show, business was happening by Monday as vendors set up and patronized each other. Within the automotive flea market and car corral, thousands of vendors moved great automotive-themed items. Pieces and parts deemed original, new old stock, aftermarket, and more were available, as were collectibles and memorabilia best suited for a garage, man cave, or shop. Classic cars were the rage too, with over 500 lacing the east end of the grounds between fence lines as part of the car corral.

Along with the car parts and collectibles, there was no shortage of amazing builds by way of shop art peppered around the grounds. Beyond that, the “car stuff” wasn’t all that was for sale, as there were non-automotive, or Anymotive, options too. This included bikes, motorcycles, boats, coolers on wheels, and more.  There was even an “Oasis” for even more practical items for around the home.

New this year, Fall Carlisle welcomed a vendor known as the Crazy Lamp Lady, a social media personality and Carlisle-area local. Her booth in Building T showcased a variety of antiques, collectibles, and other items that got the attention of those shopping the hall. In addition, another new feature was Carlisle Auctions’ 10 AM start time and its all-Import hour. The auction welcomed 400+ consignments spanning more than 110 years of production history and not only hosted the import hour but a variety of lots that sold to benefit great causes like local first responders via Fund the Firehouse and Harley’s Haven Dog Rescue.  At its conclusion, the auction saw more than $5.5 million in total sales, with a greater than 50% sell-through rate.

There were also some extra special happenings on Saturday of Fall Carlisle as vendors came together with Carlisle Events staff for the popular vendor dinner. This get-together of Carlisle die-hards helped wrap up the night with fellowship, camaraderie, comments from Bill Miller (co-founder of Carlisle Events), door prizes, and food.

Fall Carlisle, and automotive event season for that matter, may have concluded in Carlisle for the year, but in just a few short months, the Carlisle staff will be back at it, hosting Auto Mania within the Agri-Plex Building at the Allentown Fairgrounds (January 16-18), followed by Spring Carlisle (April 22-26). Learn more about these and other great events online at CarlisleEvents.com, and don’t forget, the annual Holiday Sale kicks off on Friday, November 28, runs through January 5, and offers a variety of discounted savings in advance of the 2026 season.

The 2025 Carlisle Events season isn’t quite over, but without hesitation, one year transitions to another and 2026 event plans are coming to fruition and into focus. While there are many parts of 2026 that are both unknown and yet to be published online or via social media, today the Carlisle Events planning team is eager to share what has been confirmed, plus dates of each 2026 event.

The 53rd season of Carlisle Events automotive fun starts January 16-18 with Auto Mania within the Agri-Plex Building of the Allentown Fairgrounds. This small all-weather event is considered Pennsylvania’s largest indoor and heated automotive flea market. There are two large rooms with vendors, car parts, collectibles, merchandise, and more. Plus, there are outdoor vendors and some collector cars for sale within a small car corral footprint. This event has always been a great way to beat the winter blues, re-stock for projects, or get the jump on show season in the spring.

Speaking of spring, the Carlisle “home” portion of the schedule starts with Spring Carlisle driven by Hemmings.com April 22-26. This event welcomes 100,000 guests to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and includes thousands of vendors selling millions of car parts, various forms of automobilia, hundreds of cars for sale by owner within the car corral, and a two-day classic and collector car auction powered by Carlisle Auctions. The auction is April 23-24 and will see 400+ lots cross the block spanning all eras of production. Reciprocating admission is available for both events.

“Specialty” car show season starts May 15-16 with the Carlisle Import & Performance Nationals. This international automotive showcase welcomes vehicles of all types; from common imports to rare and unique rides that aren’t often seen in the States, let alone at Carlisle. There’s also the third annual Carlisle Brew Mixer, a Toys for Tots toy drive by way of the Fiat Club of America, and a Race Paddock too.

The Carlisle Ford Nationals are June 5-7 and gallop onto the schedule with a heavy dose of Bronco (60 years), Mustang (50 years of Roush), and Taurus (40 years) highlights. Ford Motor Company also returns to Carlisle with a Midway display of expert guests and top-notch vehicles.

The Carlisle Summer of Muscle rolls on during the first day of summer itself with the Carlisle GM Nationals and Carlisle Chrysler Nationals. GM weekend is June 19-20 and highlights 100 years of Pontiac, a Pace Car display, one populated with C10s and Square Body trucks, the popular Solid Lifter Showroom, a gallery of 3rd Generation Camaros and Firebirds, and more. Chrysler lovers will want to earmark July 10-12 to celebrate 55 years of the 1971 Plymouth Duster 340, 100 years of the Imperial, and the world’s largest all-Mopar themed car show at the Carlisle Chrysler Nationals.

In August, a fast-growing event starts off the month, while the first-ever Carlisle Events car show concludes it. The Carlisle Truck Nationals take place August 7-9 and continue to be the fastest-growing event on the schedule, with trucks of all shapes, sizes, styles, and eras, Monster Truck shows, Big Rigs, and a bevy of family fun. Not long after, Corvettes at Carlisle (August 27-29), the first car-specific event hosted in 1982 by Bill Miller and Chip Miller, welcomes a showcase of 1976 Corvettes, a People’s Choice/Best of Show contest, Team Chevrolet, top-notch expert seminars, and so much more.

Each of the aforementioned car show events supports, in some form or another, the 250th birthday celebration of the United States of America and includes some patriotic themes, plus a variety of wheels-in-motion activities, including on-grounds parades, autocross, drifting, a rolling exhaust contest, and more. There are also club contests for largest and coolest. Visit CarlisleEvents.com and review a specific car show’s web page to learn more not only about the event itself, but also what activities are available to participants and spectators alike.

Finally, Fall Carlisle, also driven by Hemmings.com, wraps things up September 30-October 4. Much like the spring show, there’s a car corral, automotive flea market, AACA Car Club gathering, Anymotive vending, antiques, shop art, and of course the car parts themselves.  The Fall Carlisle Collector Car Auction is October 1-2 and again, reciprocating admission is available for those who attend either Fall Carlisle or the auction.

Up next…the annual Carlisle Events Holiday Sale; running November 28 (Black Friday) through January 5.  The sale offers various discounts on forms of admission and participation in the 2026 season.  Full details are available HERE.

For details, call 717-243-7855 or visit CarlisleEvents.com. For auction consignments, bidder registration, and updates, visit CarlisleAuctions.com or call 717-960-6400.