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  • Norm B.
    Very Frequent User
    • January 31, 1988
    • 360

    Carlisle on Thursday?

    For many years we have been going to Carlisle by arriving on Thursday, going to the fairgrounds Friday and Saturday, and heading out for home on Sunday. I just found out that this year we have to be home late Saturday afternoon for a family function. We are now thinking we might travel to Carlisle Wednesday, do the fairground bit Thursday and Friday, then head out home very early Saturday morning.

    How does Thursday compare with Friday for vendors, displays, food, etc? Is it worth going on that day if I am not urgently looking for that one elusive part?
    Golf is for those who can't play​ hockey.
  • Willard M.
    Very Frequent User
    • August 31, 1979
    • 422

    #2
    Re: Carlisle on Thursday?

    I think for non-vendors the gates open at noon on Thursday. I always find it less hectic than other days. Friday the momentum builds and on Saturday by noon I'm heading back to Maine for a cold beer and lobster. Some folks are not there on Thursday but many are set up. Cars for sale seem to be at a peak on Saturday. Doc

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    • James Y.
      Infrequent User
      • December 31, 1995
      • 9

      #3
      Re: Carlisle on Thursday?

      Thursday is not a bad day to go. A lot of vendors are there or are setting up. Shoping is good that day. Not all food are fairgrounds people are functioning at that time. I usually get there on Wednesday PM and check out the really early vendors.

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      • Thad L.
        Expired
        • April 30, 1999
        • 168

        #4
        Re: Carlisle on Thursday?

        James my boy, you figured out how to get in this place!!!!

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        • Jack Y.
          Frequent User
          • June 30, 2005
          • 76

          #5
          Re: Carlisle on Thursday?

          corvette carlisle or fall carlisle???

          i assume fall

          Corvettes at Carlisle
          Aug 26 - Aug 28, 2011

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          • R N.
            Expired
            • May 31, 2002
            • 640

            #6
            Re: Carlisle on Thursday?

            I've been arriving Wednesday evening and I'm on the grounds Thursday and Friday and find that works well for us. I've never stayed for Saturday for fear of the mobs of people. Saturday is my wifes day at the Hersey's outlet mall

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            • Stephen R.
              Very Frequent User
              • May 20, 2008
              • 302

              #7
              Re: Carlisle on Thursday?

              We go either Thursday or Friday depending on the weather. Went there a few years ago and it started to rain about 3:00. Took 3 hours to go from the gate to the Turnpike. If it's raining or going to rain, plan for it.

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              • Norm B.
                Very Frequent User
                • January 31, 1988
                • 360

                #8
                Re: Carlisle on Thursday?

                Thanks everyone. Sounds like it is worth going on Thursday so we are going to try it. A change is as good as a rest anyway and who knows, I might come across that missing T-10 that was removed from my car about 40+ years ago.

                As for 3 hours to the Turnpike, my accomodations take me in the opposite direction. I have seen some mighty line-ups heading towards the Turnpike when I am on the way back to my trailer.
                Golf is for those who can't play​ hockey.

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                • Alan S.
                  Extremely Frequent Poster
                  • July 31, 1989
                  • 3415

                  #9
                  Re: Carlisle on Thursday?

                  Hi Norm,
                  For the past few years walk-in 'shoppers' have been admitted, after paying the admission fee, starting at 8:00 AM on Thursday morning. This takes place at the main gate, (where the cars and venders enter), since it's the only gate open on Thursday.
                  I've found Thursday to be a good day to look around.
                  Regards,
                  Alan
                  71 Coupe, 350/270, 4 speed
                  Mason Dixon Chapter
                  Chapter Top Flight October 2011

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                  • Michael J.
                    Extremely Frequent Poster
                    • January 26, 2009
                    • 7099

                    #10
                    Re: Carlisle on Thursday?

                    I want to get there early, I understand there will be a great display of several of the new Carlisle Blue (an incredible new color for 2012 only, I saw at Bloomington) Corvettes, including ZR1 and Z06.
                    Big Tanks In the High Mountains of New Mexico

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                    • Brett H.
                      Expired
                      • December 31, 1995
                      • 367

                      #11
                      Re: Carlisle on Thursday?

                      I normally arrive on Wed, setup and love Thur for cruising the aisles for parts.

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                      Stop by for a cold adult beverage and introduce yourself.

                      Ask for Brett or Mike

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