Spring Carlisle Wraps Following Five Great Days of Automotive Excellence

CARLISLE, Pa. - April 29, 2019 - PRLog -- In 1977 Carlisle Events first offered Spring Carlisle to its throngs of fans.  All these years later, the annual spring fling is still just as important to the guests who call the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds home each April.  For 2019, Spring Carlisle ran April 24-28 and welcomed over 100,000 guests, all with a common goal; car stuff and camaraderie.  People came from around the world to buy, sell and trade, while also catching up with old friends, and also making new ones.  It was five days of automotive bliss!

Coming out of Easter weekend, the facility was already full of life early on Monday of event week.  With a few days of load-in completed, Wednesday ushered in the first day of the show under sunny skies and perfect spring weather.  Spaces were packed with vendors, while aisles were crowded with shoppers.  From the northern part of the car corral to the western part of the automotive flea market, the fairgrounds were bustling.

As the event transitioned from Wednesday to Thursday, the event sped forward at a breakneck pace.  The automotive appetites of everyone who made the annual pilgrimage to Spring Carlisle also were satisfied.  Pieces and parts were moving so fast that the most frequent call on staff radios was for the parts haulers, designed to help customers get a purchase from point A to point B.  Within the car corral, the automotive history was evident too.  Rides for sale by owner spanned from early 1900 models to modern day, meaning that over 100 years of history was available at Carlisle.

Friday gave guests yet another reason to make their way around the grounds, albeit while dodging a few rain drops.  With mother nature working against showgoers, those who were on hand made the best of their time, helping lighten the return load of vendors who also were weathering the storm.  Another bright spot of the day were a pair of cars on the stage.  One car, a 1967 Camaro, showcased THE definition of a barn find (because it was), while the other was a sharp looking Bandit Trans Am, on display via a local enthusiast to help promote the June 22 Bandit Jump happening as part of the Carlisle Chevrolet Nationals.

Saturday and Sunday saw Spring Carlisle wind down and close out.  The rain of Friday moved on, yielding a breezy, cool day for Saturday, while Sunday carried all the sun and fun that everyone would have hoped for all five days.

In addition to a great event on the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, the Carlisle Auctions team staged yet another amazing collector car auction.  Spanning Thursday and Friday (April 25-26), the event saw 500+ consignments cross the block, tallying $5 million in sales with a 60% sell through rate.

Up next for Carlisle Events, its Import & Performance Nationals event which runs May 17-19, while Carlisle Auctions returns on June 22 for its second annual Summer Sale.  Complete details on the Carlisle Events show can be found at www.CarlisleEvents.com, while auction details can be found at www.CarlisleAuctions.com.