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Photo Gallery – Fall Carlisle 2024

Admittedly, I picked the wrong day to travel out to Carlisle, PA, for the annual fall swap meet, better know as Fall Carlisle. The event takes place each year from a Wednesday through Sunday one week in either late September or early October. It was a busy week on my personal calendar with a couple of family birthdays, and I chose to go on opening day – the only day it rained.

The rain didn’t hold everyone back, but it certainly slowed down the setup for those arriving late. A number of vendors were still arranging their booths, switching between laying out their wares and covering them back up. Foot traffic seemed light and there didn’t seem to be a lot happening. At least on Day One.

 

 

Eastwood staff demonstrating the new 100kV powder coating system at Fall Carlisle
Eastwood staff demonstrating the new 100kV powder coating system at Fall Carlisle

I’m told the rest of the week was gorgeous and the crowds turned out in droves. In fact, it was a record sales week for Eastwood’s onsite store. Just my luck. Regardless of the damp conditions and lighter-than-expected crowds that first day, there were high points. Among them, a large number of European and South American buyers catching early deals, based on conversations overheard.

Fall Carlisle is, in theory, a swap meet for all kinds of automotive enthusiasts and automobilia collectors. In reality, classic American cars from the 1950s through the 1970s rule the scene. And with them comes a lot of related American cultural artifacts, from gas pumps to neon signs. But dig around long enough and just about any car enthusiast could find something to take home.

 

 

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