Fall Carlisle Closes Out the 2026 Carlisle Events Season with Five Days of Automotive Fun

Carlisle, PA - The event that started it all for the Miller families in 1974, Fall Carlisle, once again brought the Carlisle automotive season to a close with five days of beautiful weather, automotive treasures and enthusiastic crowds. Held from September 30 through October 4 at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, the 2026 offering welcomed more than 80,000 guests who came from near and far to shop, sell, browse and enjoy one final automotive get together in Carlisle before the winter months hit.


With millions of automotive-related items spread across the grounds, the hunt was on throughout the event. Parts, accessories, collectibles, memorabilia, tools and plenty of other garage-worthy finds filled the vendor spaces throughout the automotive flea market, offering shoppers the opportunity to find everything from the hard-to-find piece needed for a winter project to the perfect addition for a garage, shop or collection.


The car corral was also busy throughout the five-day event, with hundreds of vehicles available for enthusiasts to browse and purchase. The variety of vehicles available once again demonstrated the diverse nature of the collector car hobby, with something to catch the eye of nearly every enthusiast. The best part; they were all for sale by owners with deals to be had left and right.


Fall Carlisle also provided plenty to see beyond the traditional automotive flea market. Building T featured displays from the AACA Museum, Inc., Porsche Club of America and Eastern Museum of Motor Racing (EMMR), giving guests an opportunity to see and learn more about the vehicles, history and organizations that help preserve and celebrate the hobby.


The event's assortment extended beyond traditional automotive parts and vehicles as well. From unique collectibles and garage décor to the various non-automotive offerings within what’s branded as anymotive vending or shop art, Fall Carlisle continued to provide plenty of opportunities for those looking to find something unexpected.


The neighboring Carlisle Auctions Collector Car Auction, held October 1-2 at the Carlisle PA Expo Center, added another element to the Fall Carlisle experience. More than 400 past, present and future classics crossed the auction block during the two-day event, including a number of high-end consignments. Among the top sales was a 1970 Plymouth Superbird that sold for $275,400 including fees. The auction also generated more than $50,000 for charity through Fund the Firehouse, Community CARES and Let Hope Grow.


As Fall Carlisle wrapped up, so too did the 2026 Carlisle Events season. What started in January in Allentown, PA concluded in Carlisle, PA and as has been the case for 50+ years, proved that Carlisle is indeed the automotive epicenter for car-lovers from around the world.


While the Carlisle grounds will quiet down for the winter, the Carlisle Events team is already looking ahead to 2027. Auto Mania returns to the Allentown Fairgrounds January 15-17, followed by Spring Carlisle April 21-25. The Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction will take place April 22-23 in conjunction with Spring Carlisle with a full season of car show fun planned thereafter. Learn more about these and other Carlisle Events offerings at CarlisleEvents.com.


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Carlisle Events is a partner or producer of over a dozen annual collector car/truck events. Events are held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds (Carlisle, PA) and Allentown Fairgrounds (Allentown, PA). The season schedule includes automotive flea markets of varying sizes, multiple auctions, as well as individual specialty shows featuring Corvettes, Fords, GMs, Chryslers, trucks, imports, tuners, and performance sport compacts. Founded in 1974 by friends Bill Miller and Chip Miller, events hosted at Carlisle attract enthusiasts annually from all corners of the globe. More information is available at www.CarlisleEvents.com or www.CarlisleAuctions.com.