CARLISLE TRAFFIC JAMS & PARKING

Traffic jams going into and out of a Carlisle Car Show are infamous. Jam ups going though the city of Carlisle and even right out onto Interstate 81 are common, especially at the Spring and Fall evens. My best advice is plan on arriving before 7:AM. After 7:AM, the traffic jam builds up quickly. If you can’t get there before 7:AM, avoid the city. Carlisle Car Shows are located at the Fairgrounds in the northeast corner of the city of Carlisle. There’s a good back way coming in from the northeast corner. On I-81, get off exit 57 and head north 1 mile on rt. 114 to the red light. Turn left on rt. 944 west and follow it to rt. 34, turn left and follow 34 south to the Fair grounds. Even if you’re coming in from the opposite direction, you may want to circle around Carlisle and come this route.

Unless you want to park over 1 mile away from the Carlisle Car Show, you’re going to have to pay for parking. Parking generally costs $5 to $10. Anyone with a yard is collecting money to park. I feel the best parking is on the east side of the Fairgrounds, outside of gates 5, 6 & 7. When entering the Fairground from the north going south on rt. 34, turn left at the first red light as your coming into Carlisle, onto Cavalry Rd. and go across the bridge crossing the Turnpike. Good parking close the gates is on your right just past the Armory. It’s $5. per car or truck, more if you’ve got a trailer or RV. During the Spring and Fall events, parking is available at the Armory for $5 and it’s free if you’re in the military. Just flash you military ID on your way in. This lot does not except trucks with trailers or RV’s.

If you choose to spend more than 1 day at a Carlisle Car Show, you’re going to need lodging. For those needs, check out our Carlisle Hotels page. Reserve your room early; other wise you’ll be looking at over a hour commute each way in and out of the event.

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