Bring a Kid to a Car Show and Learn About Automotive History

PRLog (Press Release) - Jul. 5, 2011 - Coming to a car show both at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds and venues worldwide can be an experience like no other.  With tens of thousands of different makes and models to be displayed, the possibility to see something new is almost endless.  For many, a car show is a chance to spend time with likeminded enthusiasts; but for some, a car show is a family outing and a chance for parents to share their passion for the hobby with their youth - the future of the automotive industry.

As technology evolves, it seems that in a world filled with mobile devices, portable gaming systems, on demand movies and other forms of entertainment, parents are looking for an alternative to get their child off the couch, out of the house and in a setting more conducive to family bonding.  In addition to the convenience of a technological babysitter, the downward economy makes finding affordable activities key.  Because of these challenges and more, Carlisle Events strives to provide a weekend full of entertainment and memories that will last a lifetime.  

At any point throughout the season, parents are encouraged to bring their child to a car show.  SEMA, the Specialty Equipment Market Association and Carlisle Events are proud to support the “Take Your Kid to a Car Show” initiative.  This special program encourages adults to bring their child or a special child in their lives to an event, including one of the 10 promoted and produced locally to introduce them to the automotive world.

Throughout the season, Carlisle includes various activities geared solely towards the youth-based demographic.  The local initiative starts by allowing all children aged 8 years and younger onto the grounds for free and continues with a special “Kids Choice” award at all events and the “Kids at Carlisle” play center at many of the events.  Further, each event aims to provide something special for the kids, like celebrity meet and greet sessions, live music, dancing, monster trucks, world champion frisbee dog exhibitions and more.

With colors and numbers playing a vital role in a child’s development, Corvettes at Carlisle offers a unique opportunity for parents and children alike to witness a wide array of the color blue.  Having been honored by General Motors with a color, Carlisle Blue, the 2011 Corvettes at Carlisle will unveil the Road to Carlisle Blue where it’s anticipated that 34 different shades of blue will be on display.  What a fun way for the kids to count the cars and colors.

Finally, all shows provide affordable family entertainment.  Tickets per adult are on average, approximately $10 and with children under 8 gaining free admission; a day at Carlisle is the perfect outlet for affordable family entertainment.  Additionally, by coming to any of the 10 Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based events, you become part of one of the world’s largest presentations of collector car, truck and motorcycle entertainment in the world.  For more than 37 years, Carlisle Events has been a staple in the automotive community. Our passion is legendary to those who have made Carlisle, Pennsylvania their “Automotive Hometown.”

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About Carlisle Events: Carlisle Events, host of 10 annual collector car, truck and motorcycle events, attracts more than half a million people to its 150-acre facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania each year. Included in the annual events schedule are two huge automotive swap meets and auctions –Spring and Fall – and individual specialty shows featuring Corvettes, Fords, GMs, Chryslers, trucks, motorcycles, sport compacts and imports. Founded in 1974 by friends Bill Miller and Chip Miller, the “Cars at Carlisle” shows attract automotive enthusiasts from around the world. Information about Carlisle Events and Carlisle Auctions is available to consumers via the Internet at www.CarlisleEvents.com and www.CarlisleAuctions.com

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