Car Show
2027 Carlisle Truck Nationals
Why You Should Go
Big Rigs judged next to lowered trucks, with monster trucks in the arena the same weekend
Format
Three Day Show
Crowd
3,017 show trucks in 2026 (The Sentinel report)
Vibe
Fairground truck show, monster trucks and night contests
About This Event
Carlisle Truck Nationals puts big rigs, lifted 4x4s, lowered trucks and customs on one Pennsylvania fairground for an August weekend. A judged showfield runs alongside monster truck shows and Saturday night truck contests at the Carlisle Fairgrounds.
1What to Expect
Gates open at 7am all three days: Friday 6 and Saturday 7 August 2027 run to dusk, and Sunday 8 August closes at 1pm.
The judged showfield is the core of the weekend, with lowered trucks, lifted 4x4s and customs in their classes and Big Rigs judged separately in the Big Rig Show and Shine.
Monster truck shows run in the arena, and the Virginia Giant gives monster truck rides through the weekend for a fee per person. The 2027 line up and show times are not yet announced.
Show all 5
Saturday night has the truck contests and the Big Rig Glow Show, and Sunday morning is awards and the winners list.
The show runs rain or shine.
2Best Way to Experience It
- Saturday has the longest day, from the showfield judging through to the night contests. Sunday is a short morning built around the awards.
- The food court, food trucks and pop up stands sell pizza, BBQ, burgers, PA Dutch food, ice cream and kettle corn, and most open around 6:30am, before the gates.
About the Venue
3Nearby Accommodation
While you're in the area
Experiences near Carlisle Fairgrounds
4Logistics
Getting thereDriving, Public transport, Rideshare and taxis, Best value route
Driving
- The fairgrounds are at 1000 Bryn Mawr Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
- Spectators park in the Carlisle Events lot entered from Clay Street, with fairground entrances at Gate 1 (Clay Street) and Gate 3 (K Street).
- Handicap parking is directed from Gate 3.
- Parking can fill at busy times.
Public transport
- Carlisle Events publishes no train, bus or shuttle route to the fairgrounds.
Rideshare and taxis
- Uber lists Carlisle among the cities it serves.
- Harrisburg City Taxi, (717) 243 4343, picks up at Gate 1, 2 or 3.
Best value route
- Driving in, as no public transport route is published.
- Kids 12 years and under get in free, which keeps a family day to adult tickets and parking.
Tickets and entryTickets, Bringing things in, Cash and cards
Tickets
- Daily admission was US$15 in 2026, and 2027 prices are not yet confirmed.
- An event pass and a cheaper Sunday ticket are also sold.
- At the gate, students aged 13 years and over pay US$5 on the day with a school ID, and military get US$5 off a single day ticket with a valid military ID.
Bringing things in
- Glass bottles are not allowed.
- Drones and remote controlled vehicles are banned on and above the fairgrounds.
Cash and cards
- Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted, though each vendor sets its own cards.
5Frequently Asked Questions
?Suitable for kids?
Kids 12 years and under get in free.
?Want to enter your truck?
2027 showfield registration is open in the Carlisle Events online store. Registering before the Gate-N-Go deadline takes 10% off and the paperwork arrives by mail about three weeks before the show, and preregistration stays open at full price until the Monday of event week.
?Bringing the dog?
Pets are allowed but discouraged. They must be leashed, vaccinated and licensed, cannot go into the Food Court and cannot be left in a vehicle.
?Getting around with limited mobility?
Your own wheelchair or electric scooter is allowed, and Scootaround hires scooters at Gate 3 on a first come, first served basis, (888) 441 7575. Security gives rides around the grounds for a donation to the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation, (717) 960 6429.
6Cost Breakdown
| 2026 prices | Price |
|---|---|
| Daily admission | US$15 |
| Kids 12 years and under free |
Last verified: 20 October 2026Official link: carlisleevents.com
Tags
Car DisplaysMulti Day EventWheelchair UsersFood and DrinkFamilies
Save this event to your automotive bucket list
Create a free profile and keep every tour, event and experience you want to see, all in one place.