Hotter Than July: ‘Ford Nationals’ Set to Heat Up Summer
Carlisle Events’ massive salute to all things Ford moves from June to July to offer even more summer sizzle, a safer space, and its famous Ford Parade.
A hopeful sign of good things to come, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf recently announced initial steps to re-open the Keystone State. With this new information and out of a continued abundance of caution, Carlisle Events has announced that the 2020 Carlisle Ford Nationals presented by Meguiar’s has been rescheduled. The original dates were June 5-7, with the new dates now occurring July 31-August 2, still at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds.
The new July 31-August 2 dates offer guests even more time to enjoy the biggest and best all-Ford event of its type. It’ll also offer a unique atmosphere on August 1 as hundreds of Fords roll into downtown Carlisle for the Downtown Carlisle Association’s Ford Parade and Street Party.
Though the event has changed dates, themes and displays are still on as planned. This includes the annual Ford Nationals Select display; 50th celebration of the Grabber; 15th anniversary of the Ford GT; a Euro Ford Garage that highlights the 50th anniversary of the Capri and 35th anniversary of the Merkur; a Thunderbird celebration; and one focused on the Starliner, too.
Carlisle Events and its neighboring properties will be adding additional safety measures for staff and attendees, and social distancing will be implemented and encouraged in various forms.
“As a community and region, we are making progress, working with one common goal; that being to flatten the curve,” noted Carlisle Events co-owner Bill Miller. “Progress is such that our state’s governor has shared a plan to re-open the state and its economy. With that plan in place, we recognize the need for just a little bit more time before hosting large-scale events in Carlisle. As such, we have decided to reschedule this year’s Ford Nationals from June to July,” continued Miller. “We are getting there, and we are looking forward to seeing everyone in Carlisle this summer and beyond for our great events.”