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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.
Carlisle Weather - Click here
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:
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 startdrinking 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.
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.
Carlisle Weather - Click here
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:
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
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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