Carlisle 2017 Schedule of Events

tixer

Lincoln Evangelist
This is a new idea (for me,) but I thought it might be useful to put together something of a calendar for this thing. Everyone is welcome to add recommendations. I'll update this list as items are added. I'm also tinkering with a dedicated Google calendar, but in reality, I think this might be easier.

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Primary base of Celebration and occasional sleeping:
Carlisle Comfort Suites hotel
10 S Hanover St, Carlisle, PA 17013
https://goo.gl/maps/Ti4EsehseME2
(717) 960-1000



Carlisle Events showgrounds
1000 Bryn Mawr Rd Carlisle, PA 17013
https://goo.gl/maps/GfSNwHWFmxC2

Full showfield map: http://www.carlisleevents.com/pdf/Ford-Map.pdf

Here's what we have found to be the best route between these two locations:
https://goo.gl/maps/BvPLkZkD7cn

Our location on the field, as accessed from the route above:

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Thursday - June 1st, 2017

Arrive, check into the hotel, and hang out at the showgrounds.

People usually begin gathering in the Hotel bar/lobby around 4-5:00 pm, and start drinking thinking about dinner.


Friday - June 2nd, 2017

~8:00 am to ~6:00 pm
- Carlisle All-Ford Nationals - This day is casual - Socialize at the showgrounds
Set up the tent, reconnect with old friends, walk the show, count the Mustangs

7:30 pm
- Friday Night Dinner:
Rustic Tavern - 40 people
823 Newville Road
Carlisle, PA 17013
https://goo.gl/maps/rTqusVrhgyy
We will have a special group menu, rather than the full menu. This will help speed things up in the kitchen. Vegetarian options available.

Flame Broiled Steak Burger $7.95
- comes with chips; may add regular fries, onion rings, or sweet potato fries for $1.95

8 oz Center Cut Filet Mignon $25.95
Full Rack of Rustic Baby Back Ribs $19.95
Cheese Tortellini and Crab Alfredo $18.95 (Vegetarians can leave the crab out and/or add chicken if wanted)
Rustic Fettuccini Alfredo (with crab, shrimp, and scallops) $19.95
- this group of meals comes with 2 sides, 8 to choose from.



Saturday - June 3rd, 2017

8:00 am to ~5:00 pm
- Carlisle all-ford Nationals

Voting Day - Arrive at the showgrounds early so we can get organized, and don't run out of space - 8:00 am, (fo' real) if you are able

7:00 pm
LOD Annual banquet
- Comfort Suites Carlisle, 10 South Hanover Street, Dickinson banquet room.
Date: Saturday, 6/3/2017

Cash bar begins at 7:00 PM with Hors d'oeuvres scheduled for 7:30 PM (Domestic Cheese & Meat Display, Bourbon Glazed Meatballs and Bacon Jam Tarts).

Traditional Buffet will be served at 8:30 PM.


  • Mixed Garden Green Salad with Choice of Two Dressings
  • Vegetable Lasagna
  • Beef Tips Burgundy
  • Chicken Cordon Bleu
  • California Blend (carrots, broccoli, & cauliflower)
  • Corn
  • Yukon Gold Smash(potatoes)
  • Fresh Rolls & Butter
  • Water, Coffee, Decaf, Hot & Iced Tea
  • Desert selections


Cost will be $35 per person payable at the event (children eat free).

Did I mention there will be a cash bar? A minimum of $300 must be consumed or a $75 bartender fee will apply.



Sunday - June 4th, 2017
9:00 am
Carlisle showfields awards posted.


 
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driller

El Presidente
The annual LOD banquet will be at the Comfort Suites (Dickinson Room) once again on Saturday evening with Happy Hour beginning at 7:30 PM. The banquet menu is still being decided upon but dinner will be served at 8:30 PM with the club awards presentation and raffle activities following dinner. :)

Once plans are finalized, there will be an official announcement but I figured everyone could pencil in the banquet on their events calendar. ;)
 

tixer

Lincoln Evangelist
Bump - I've added a few things to the calendar, and cleaned up the format.

As always, I'm open to suggestions, additions, grammatical critiques, etc.
 

budpytko

Super Senior Associate
Anything happening on Thursday? How many plan on showing up then? Maybe meet for dinner someplace???
 

tixer

Lincoln Evangelist
A few always show up on Thursday, and I hope to as well. Some time on the fairgrounds, and be in/around the hotel bar / Lobby around dinnertime, and I guarantee you that you'll find some hungry people. I know Leo and I have hit a place down the street a few times in the past.


I'll add it. :)
 

ONLYTONY

New member
Wife wanted to know what to wear, so I looked up the weather. Looks good till Sunday. Mid 70's a little sun, and some clouds. End the show with a free car wash ha ha
 

tixer

Lincoln Evangelist
That weather looks so good that I hardly believe it myself..

Normally, Carlisle is beastly hot, punctuated by occasional tornadoes and strait-line winds.
 
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steve

With "LOD" Since 1997
I won't know if we will make Fridays dinner until then. All depends if the kids nap in the car or not on the way out.

Also I have a bunched of used but working COPs for a 2nd gen (16, 8 OEM and 8 aftermarket) if anyone is interested.

HID ballast.

And a 1998 Lincoln Press Kit as well that talks about the CE if anyone is interested. It has 35mm slides, LOL

Make an offer.
 

BadSax

enjoys 3 martini lunches
Wife wanted to know what to wear, so I looked up the weather. Looks good till Sunday. Mid 70's a little sun, and some clouds. End the show with a free car wash ha ha
We've got enough LOD clothing to cover all weather eventualities :D :D :D
 

billcu

Head Moderator
I won't know if we will make Fridays dinner until then. All depends if the kids nap in the car or not on the way out.

Also I have a bunched of used but working COPs for a 2nd gen (16, 8 OEM and 8 aftermarket) if anyone is interested.

HID ballast.

And a 1998 Lincoln Press Kit as well that talks about the CE if anyone is interested. It has 35mm slides, LOL

Make an offer.
Does anyone have a slide projector they could bring to Carlisle?

I'd like to see these.:D

I've got the video tapes and cassette.:)
 

steve

With "LOD" Since 1997
Does anyone have a slide projector they could bring to Carlisle?

I'd like to see these.:D

I've got the video tapes and cassette.:)
You can just hold them up to the light, there are only a few. I think the new Navigator was introduced that year.
 
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