Corvettes at Carlisle 2025 Celebrates the Hobby and America’s Sports Car; Past, Present, and Future

Carlisle, PA – Other than Bowling Green, Kentucky, there is no bigger Corvette epicenter than Carlisle, Pennsylvania and the Carlisle Fairgrounds. From August 21-23, 2025, thousands of Corvettes converged on central PA to mix, mingle, and celebrate all things Corvette. This included special guests from Team Chevrolet, the very first Corvette to ever roll off the assembly line, a special racecar reunion, ZR1 showcase as part of Chip’s Choice, track activities, and more.

From the time the gates opened on Thursday, August 21, and really in the days leading up to, Corvette lovers from around the world were coming to Carlisle in droves. It’s amazing to look over an 82-acre facility and see Corvettes and enthusiasts spanning generations, and that’s exactly what Corvettes at Carlisle was all about. On the stage sat the very first Corvette; a tattered, yet regal 1953 that long ago lost its (paint) shine, but along the way has found a way to glow brightly. It may have been one of the most photographed and talked about cars at the show, with its owner happy to interact with anyone and everyone who wanted to talk about it.

There were moments when Corvettes past (the ’53) shared the stage area with its future, as Team Chevrolet rolled in a pair of ZR1X pre-production models. In addition, they held court, touting their fastest American-built car ever crafted, while answering any and all questions for curious onlookers. Beyond their ZR1X showcase, their tent hosted an E-Ray, ZR1, and even their popular cutaway chassis.

Other great displays included a dedicated Corvette racecar reunion tent featuring rare and historically significant Corvettes, the popular Chip’s Choice showcase; this year featuring the ZR1, a 50-year reunion of 1975 Corvettes, NCRS Gallery, and NCCC Judged Concourse. There was even a single-car showcase that drew crowds; that being the Ridler Award-winning TwelveAir Corvette that Dave Kindig and the minds from Kindig-it-Design built. The car came to Carlisle by way of Max Motive of Pittsburgh.

Cars on display weren’t the only draw, as cars for sale and car parts also brought guests to Carlisle. This included an automotive flea market packed with Corvette parts, lifestyle vendors, and even cars for sale, both as projects and drive-ready gems within the car corral.

The fun wrapped up Saturday evening with the Downtown Carlisle Association’s Corvette Parade, Park, and Party. This annual community event saw 500+ Corvettes cruise into Carlisle for showgoers and community members alike to enjoy. It was also an opportunity for the Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation, in partnership with the Lancaster County Corvette Club, to award a 2025 C8 2LT. That winner, Barry Liebert from Warminster, PA, was one of 1,000 entrants; all who supported the CMAF and Claire House along the way.

While the 2025 iteration of Corvettes at Carlisle has concluded, 2026 plans are always underway. Save the dates, because all things Corvette return August 27-29, 2026. Visit CarlisleEvents.com or call 717-243-7855 to learn more.

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