Rich Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 There are no free tickets or discounted tickets, and really, it's not a wad to just go in and walk around. It's like $15 for a guest pass. Assuming you're not bringing a Vette. Your biggest problem will be parking since you can't park inside the gate on the fairgrounds. But there are plenty of houses in the neighborhood that rent spaces for parking, and I think you can still park at the armory (not sure any more). Saturday is always the best day to attend. Especially if the weather is good. But be prepared. It's ACRES to walk, no shade, and the only place to sit down is at the grandstand or while you eat at the food court (they frown on loafers if you're not eating). So wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and lots of sunblock. There's a free tram that roams the grounds. Just flag him down and hop on. It's the best way to see a lot. Adam's is easy to find. They're the busiest place on Manufacturers Midway. And they always have a good show discount. Nickfire20 and Dan@Adams 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67's Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 12 hours ago, USCGRetiredJosh said: My son is trying to talk me in going to Carlisle this year, so we can drool all over the vettes. We have never been before. Any suggestions to maximize the experience? We would go Saturday. Anywhere to get free tickets or discounted tickets? @ Adams polishes you should make up some mystery boxes and sell them at car shows. Josh, people that park in the Funfield get a driver and passenger admission included. Check with friends, or others at your hotel for a ride in. tips: Hydrate sunblock BYOB 😎 Bring a couple of those folding chairs in a bagWear a hat (again....no shade)Sunglasses are a must.Comfortable shoes! Plan on being there EARLY! If the weather is good, the parking will be filled by 9:30. We're always there by 6:30 on Friday, 6 a.m. on Saturday.The fairgrounds serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Bring $$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 14 hours ago, USCGRetiredJosh said: My son is trying to talk me in going to Carlisle this year, so we can drool all over the vettes. We have never been before. Any suggestions to maximize the experience? We would go Saturday. Anywhere to get free tickets or discounted tickets? @ Adams polishes you should make up some mystery boxes and sell them at car shows. - Bring very comfortable walking shoes - you will be doing a LOT of walking if you want to see all of the cars, vendors, swap meet area, etc. - Traffic can get bad, so like Rich said, I would try to find a house nearby that is offering $5 or $10 parking in their yard for the day. Very friendly people and very little crime right near the fairgrounds. - Hotels are very expensive the weekend of a show (they raise rates), and all might be booked by now. Mechanicsburg isn't too far of a drive and has some nice hotels for usually better rates. - Saturday is definitely the busiest day, our show booth gets crowded and long lines, so please be patient with us if it's a madhouse 😵 - Our customer appreciation party is Friday evening as Adam mentioned, we would love it if you and your son could make it! We have been doing a limited amount of mystery boxes and mystery buckets at the last few Carlisle events. I spoke with Dave just now and he does plan on having some Mystery Buckets and Mystery Bags at this show too - limited number each day, so if you want one stop by early...we're usually open and up and running with the cash registers around 8am! Nickfire20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobob920 Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Just received my parking pass before you know it it will be time Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67's Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 Dan, if i remember, will you take Mystery boxes and recycle them? i have a few of them and didn't want to just get rid of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayS Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 7 hours ago, 67's said: Sunglasses are a must. Is this for the sun or because the cars Shine so much? I wish I could be there, but I'll be at a wedding in the mountains. falcaineer and Dan@Adams 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 14 hours ago, Dan@Adams said: - Bring very comfortable walking shoes - you will be doing a LOT of walking if you want to see all of the cars, vendors, swap meet area, etc. - Traffic can get bad, so like Rich said, I would try to find a house nearby that is offering $5 or $10 parking in their yard for the day. Very friendly people and very little crime right near the fairgrounds. - Hotels are very expensive the weekend of a show (they raise rates), and all might be booked by now. Mechanicsburg isn't too far of a drive and has some nice hotels for usually better rates. - Saturday is definitely the busiest day, our show booth gets crowded and long lines, so please be patient with us if it's a madhouse 😵 - Our customer appreciation party is Friday evening as Adam mentioned, we would love it if you and your son could make it! We have been doing a limited amount of mystery boxes and mystery buckets at the last few Carlisle events. I spoke with Dave just now and he does plan on having some Mystery Buckets and Mystery Bags at this show too - limited number each day, so if you want one stop by early...we're usually open and up and running with the cash registers around 8am! I've had my hotel booked since last year. But I was just goofing around looking to see what's still available, and the prices now are INSANE! Homewood Suites wants $500 a NIGHT. And most other places, even the dumps, are wanting $200 or more per night. The fire marshal just closed one of the more popular hotels and now those people are scrambling to find anything. Best advice to anyone still looking..........look at Chambersburg. Hotels just off 81 are about 1/2 the price and less than the closer hotels. It's about a 1/2 hour ride, so not bad, and it's almost all interstate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobob920 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 10 hours ago, Rich said: I've had my hotel booked since last year. But I was just goofing around looking to see what's still available, and the prices now are INSANE! Homewood Suites wants $500 a NIGHT. And most other places, even the dumps, are wanting $200 or more per night. The fire marshal just closed one of the more popular hotels and now those people are scrambling to find anything. Best advice to anyone still looking..........look at Chambersburg. Hotels just off 81 are about 1/2 the price and less than the closer hotels. It's about a 1/2 hour ride, so not bad, and it's almost all interstate. Do you know the name of the hotel that closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67's Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 (edited) Bob, It was one of the Days inn's https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c1-and-c2-corvettes/4302581-corvettes-at-carlisle-motel-warning.html Edited August 3, 2019 by 67's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobob920 Posted August 3, 2019 Share Posted August 3, 2019 Ok thanks I am staying in the sleep inn carlise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 12 hours ago, 67's said: Bob, It was one of the Days inn's https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c1-and-c2-corvettes/4302581-corvettes-at-carlisle-motel-warning.html Actually, the Days Inn South closed last year, and became Hotel Ava on Alexander Springs Rd. . Apparently they had a small fire earlier this year, and never fixed the damage, including the fire alarms, so the fire marshal closed them down. The Motel 6 Carlisle closed too, and is now the American Inn. Prices right now are going for as much as $500 a night for close hotels. Absurd. They're building a Homewood Suites close to the fairgrounds, and they're going to most likely be the highest priced hotel next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobob920 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 Thanks for your information see you at carlise Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keev14 Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 We stay in Shippensburg. 139.00 a night. But we book a year in advance. 17 more days!!! Got my sticker Friday!!!! Dan@Adams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan@Adams Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 On 8/2/2019 at 10:56 AM, 67's said: Dan, if i remember, will you take Mystery boxes and recycle them? i have a few of them and didn't want to just get rid of them. We typically don't need any extra boxes now because we have pallets of boxes that come in for each show, but yep, the Carlisle Staff does recycle all of our boxes for us, so if you have any that you want us to take care of, bring them flattened if possible and we can put them in with our stacks! They have staff that drive around the show field on regularly intervals to pick up garbage and recycle material Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67's Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 Dan, i meant the drip logo box's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keev14 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 I leave in 9 more days!!!! weather forecast at the moment looking good!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobob920 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Yep me to let’s go good weather 👍🤞☀️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Quote Don't jinx it guys!! Nickfire20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalobob920 Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 Yeah I not saying anything else 😂 Rich and Nickfire20 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keev14 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Im leaving in 3 more days!!! 02 primed and ready! Nickfire20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtLip Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Crap, I was working the last 2 years in West Virginia and would have been there had I know about Adam's Polishes back then. I'm back in Central West Florida now. Too far to travel. Bummer. Hope you have a great show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtLip Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 (edited) Crap, I was working the last 2 years in West Virginia and would have been there had I know about Adam's Polishes back then. I'm back in Central West Florida now. Too far to travel. Bummer. Hope you have a great show. Edited August 18, 2019 by SgtLip Can't delete DOUBLE post. Sorry!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcaineer Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 37 minutes ago, SgtLip said: Crap, I was working the last 2 years in West Virginia and would have been there had I know about Adam's Polishes back then. I'm back in Central West Florida now. Too far to travel. Bummer. Hope you have a great show. Where in WV? I'm from there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keev14 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Thxs !! Florida to Carlisle would be a nice trip. Long but nice. Im only 6 hrs away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtLip Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, falcaineer said: Where in WV? I'm from there... I was the Contract Manager for TransCanada overseeing the contracts to construct Compressor Stations at six locations in Ohio (2) and West Virginia (4) along the Natural Gas Pipelines they were installing as well. I based myself in the Ceredo/Huntington area, right off I-64 in Tri-State area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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