The Carlisle Events Holiday Sale kicks off on Black Friday, November 28, 2025, and runs through January 5, 2026, at 5 PM. Don’t miss your chance to save big on some of the best parts of our events, perfect for holiday gifts!

- 2026 Season Pass: Grab yours for just $71.99 (a 20% discount off the regular $89.99 rate, or $69.99 if you’re an AACA member).
- Showfield/Fun Field Registration: Register your car for the show(s) at 15% off.
- Tickets: Plan ahead with 20% off single or multi-day admission!

And don’t forget, we’re now offering Carlisle Events Gift Cards—the ultimate gift for the car lover in your life. Use them for tickets, Showfield/Fun Field registration, concessions, and merchandise at the Carlisle Store. No expiration date and no service fees!

This is the perfect way to gear up for 2026. Start your engines, mark your calendars, and take advantage of these unbeatable deals!

Expect the unexpected! Auto Mania is an all weather event that offers you that and then some. It does not matter if you are a vendor or picker, the sold-out vending base within the Allentown Agri-Plex Expo Center offers a little bit of something for everyone. Be part of a weekend that includes old school collectors who thrive on turning collections into cash. Find "as seen on TV" collectibles and auto parts that are being offered for the first time or those that have been passed on to a new, younger generation! Auto Mania offers you a great opportunity to build on your collection or flip products for a new inventory.

Auto Mania will have an increase of vendors carrying an array of vintage automotive parts, diversified advertising, collectibles and more! You never know what you may find when you come!

With an appeal to pickers, flippers, investor, auto enthusiasts and collectors, you can't go wrong by showing up and getting your share of the fun! The spectrum of diversity appeals to one and all as we get warmed up for the annual Carlisle Events season.

Want to become a vendor at Auto Mania? Give Tim Demark a call at 717-243-7855 ext. 198.

The car corral is where individuals offer vehicles only (no parts, etc.) for sale. You can shop and make the deal directly with the owner. Spaces are approximately 10’ frontage x 20’ depth.  Be sure to secure your space in order to sell your collector car.  Select indoor spaces may be available in addition to outdoor space placements. 

If you are a buyer, don't miss a great chance to browse select vehicles for sale.  Deal directly with the owner and broker a deal in no time. For car corral information, contact Carlisle Events at 717-243-7855.

Get ready for a seamless event experience by purchasing your tickets online! Buying tickets online means saving both time and money, so you can focus on enjoying the event.

With just a few clicks, your tickets will be sent straight to your phone, making entry a breeze. Skip the ticket lines—our gate staff will scan your mobile ticket, and you’ll be on your way to an unforgettable day.

Choose from a variety of ticket options to fit your plans:

• Single-Day Spectator Tickets
• Event Passes
• Spectator Ticket & General Parking Packages
• Season Passes for All Carlisle Events

Don’t wait—secure your tickets today at CarlisleTickets.com and enjoy the convenience and savings of planning ahead!

Buy Tickets, Event Passes or a Season Pass  

Please Note: The option to purchase your tickets at the event is still available to you, but you will be paying full price. 

The Allentown Fairgrounds Farmers Market takes place every Thursday (9 AM to 7 PM), Friday (8 AM to 7 PM), and Saturday (8 AM to 6 PM). That means for two of the three days of Auto Mania, you can shop for automotive pieces and parts while also supporting local family farmers. The farmers market is located within the grounds and features over 50 merchants. Find great deals and a one-stop shop atmosphere for home necessities like meats, poultry, produce, deli, baked goods, gourmet shops, seafood, candy, snacks, flowers, restaurants, and much more. You'll love the prices and it's a great place to bring the entire family; before, during or after your time at Auto Mania.

Allentown Farmers Market

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Auto Mania may not be the biggest event that Carlisle Events backs, but it’s certainly a popular draw for those who sell it out each year. The Agri-Plex Expo Center at the Allentown Fairgrounds comes to life each January for the first event of the annual Carlisle Events season and welcomes vendors and enthusiasts looking to beat the winter blues. While we hope you’re able to join us each year, we understand that it’s not always possible. In that case, we try and provide a nice array of event photos for your enjoyment. Take a minute and look through the show’s album via our Flickr page and see for yourself just what Auto Mania is all about. We’ll see you soon in Allentown!

 

We are happy to introduce CarShowGear.com—your go-to spot for year-round Carlisle Events merchandise! Brought to you by our exclusive Merchandise Partner, Green Mountain Monogram. Dive into a collection of premium gear celebrating all things Carlisle Events! From comfy apparel to past event t-shirts to must-have collectibles, it's the perfect way to stay connected to Carlisle Events all year.

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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 App Store and Google Play, 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)

Auto Mania welcomes our sponsors and partners, where the industries best companies share their passion for automobiles with enthusiasts. Learn more about our sponsors and how they can help you!

Hemmings Marketplace - The Marketplace for buying and selling anything collector car.

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In the final months of 2024 and through the first four months of 2025, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation made available $9,000 in scholarship monies to support the next generation of students who share Chip’s love for all things automotive. This amazing opportunity was open to any high school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student pursuing a career in the automotive field.  Today, we're excited to announcer our winners!  

Chip Miller co-founded Carlisle Events in 1974 and throughout his personal and professional life, was a die-hard automotive enthusiast. Sadly, we lost Chip in 2004 to a rare disease known as Amyloidosis. To honor his memory, his namesake foundation, the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation (CMAF), is proud to share that an all-new scholarship has been established. The scholarship is intended to support the next generation of students who share Chip’s love for all things automotive. This amazing opportunity is open to any high school, undergraduate, graduate, or trade school student pursuing a career in the automotive field. Multiple $1,000 awards were made available, with winners announced on May 30, 2025. Scan the accompanying QR code to donate to the CMAF and/or visit ChipMiller.org.

Our inaugural CMAF Memorial Scholarship Winners are:   

1. Jaydon Sanford: Current student at School of Automotive Machinists & Technology 
2. Fernando Mendoza:  Current student at Triton College.  
3. Juliana Bogda:  Current student at Penn State Main Campus
4. Gabriel Montoya:  Current HS student/will attend WyoTech in Laramie, Wyoming
5. Harper Williams-Garner: Current HS student enrolled in a dual diploma program
6. Bennett Brady:  Current student at Santa Clara University
7. Cristian Martins: Current student at McPherson College 
8. Megan Wojciechowski:  Kettering University graduate/now seeking her Masters at University of Michigan-Dearborn
9. Annabelle Boyce: Current student at Virginia Peninsula Community College

Congratulations once again to these fine award winners!  The second annual offering will be live in the coming months and anyone looking to donate to boost available opportunities can do so now by calling the CMAF at 717-243-7855 x113 or via the donation link below.  

Learn More About the Scholarship                                        Donate to the Scholarship