Many things return and evolve after winter and into spring. Carlisle Events car shows are one of those things. Spring also gives an appreciation for our planet and the celebration that is Earth Day. Whether it's the car shows, festivals, or performances, spring into the Cumberland Valley for a season full of fun!


 

Spring Carlisle – a collector and classic car swap meet, car corral and auction – is the third event of the calendar year for Carlisle Events and marks the beginning of the Carlisle based show and swap meet season. The event plays host to thousands of collector and classic automotive enthusiasts, who travel to the 150-acre Carlisle PA Fairgrounds from all points of the globe to buy, sell and celebrate all things automotive. This is a fun-filled weekend the entire family will enjoy. While exploring the grounds and 8,100 vending spaces, you will marvel at one of the largest automotive swap meets in the world. Carlisle is the place to purchase any of the 2,000 vehicles at the car corral where you can slip behind the wheel and get a feel for the vehicle. Even better, you can deal directly with the car owner to work out the best price. This is where you can buy, sell and trade with total confidence. All roads lead to Carlisle, Pennsylvania where you’ll find a community of passionate motorheads and a commitment to superb service that can only be achieved through more than three decades of know-how.
Date: April 20 to April 24, 2016 • Time: Wednesday through Saturday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Sunday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM 

Based on the Oscar-nominated film of the same name, the hit musical, The Full Monty, has a warm heart at the center of all the fun. A group of unemployed steelworkers need to make some quick cash any way they can. They overcome fear, self-consciousness, anxiety, and feelings of worthlessness to become the most unlikely group of exotic dancers. Often, musicals tend to depict a story and characters that are larger than life in surreal situation. But, this show is about "us" - real people in real situations facing real issues forced to decide on the best solutions for them. It's a beautiful story that challenges the heart. A Show that "strips" down all defenses and demonstrates that family is first.

A fun day for the entire family. The festival will feature: local merchants with eco-friendly products (over 50 vendors), fresh food and refreshments, live music on the PSECU Stage, rain barrel silent auction, and hands-on activities for the kids. Join us for a fun-filled day caring for our planet. This event will be held rain or shine.

The delightful tale of mischief, mistaken identities and an eccentric doll-maker! When young Franz becomes infatuated at the sight of a beautiful girl who sits by the window in the house of the mysterious inventor Dr. Coppelius, he sets aside his fiancée — the feisty Swanilda who isn't above disguise and breaking into the old toymaker's workshop to win back her fiancé! Come see the world-renowned Coppélia — the liveliest, most amusing ballet ever — LIVE on the Whitaker Center stage.
Date: April 16 to April 17, 2016 • Time: Saturday @ 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM; Sunday @ 2:00 PM 

Singer. Songwriter. Composer. Pianist. Author. These are just a few of the titles that can be used to describe Neil Sedaka. His impressive sixty year career ranges from being one of the first teen pop sensations of the 50's, a relevant songwriter for himself and other artists in the 60's, a superstar in the $70's, remaining a constant force in writing and performing presently. This is all thanks to the countless songs he has written, performed, and produced that continue to inspire artists and audiences around the world. Sedaka is known for hits such as "Laughter in the Rain," " Oh, Carol," " Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," "Calendar Girl," and many more.
Date: April 23, 2016 • Time: 8:00 PM 

Jewel has never had a case of writer’s block; if need be, she can write on command. “I’m lucky for that,” the singer-songwriter says with a laugh, playing down the fact that over the past few decades she’s penned hundreds of poignant songs, many of which she’s been performing in concert for over two decades but has chosen not to record.
Date: April 9, 2016 • Time: 8:00 PM 

Dates: April 15 to May 1, 2016 • Time: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8:00 PM; Sunday at 2:00 PM