The Carlisle spaces are usually 10' wide x 30' deep. You really need at least 4 spaces wide. Otherwise people will usually just walk on by, they won't go back into the space. That will run you $400, gas, tolls, hotel room, misc. expenses, truck and trailer expenses, etc. All of that can really add up quick making it not worth it. Expenses can easilly add up to $1000 or more depending on your distance and hotel cost. At a certain point you might be better off giving the parts away and be money ahead. If your looking for the experience and not concerned with the cost give it a try. It's a lot more enjoyable if you don't bring too much with you, otherwise it can be a ton of work dragging parts around that field. You will need a tent to shield you from the Sun. Also be prepared for a major rain/wind storm! It's best to put away your parts at night in your truck or trailer!

The cost of a local hotel per night during this show can vary a lot! For example, a bottom of the barrel hotel 3.9 miles from the fairgrounds is $175 with all fees per night average from Thursday until Saturday night. This is for a place that should have been demolished 25-30 years ago, yes it's that bad! Also, don't go by what the cost is listed on the webisite! They have it listed from $66 per night! The website makes the place look really nice! The pictures of the place are not even close to what is actually there! Talk about photo shop! Bait and switch comes to mind! The nicer newer local hotels (within 5 miles to the fairgrounds) are more in the $275 and up range with all fees per night during the show. It's nice to be located as close to the fairgrounds as possible.