This is posted on the Carlisle site.
EXPERIENCE CARLISLE EVENTS: THE CARS, THE PEOPLE, THE EXCITEMENT
The Carlisle Fairgrounds and Carlisle Productions have not been sold.
There is much talk right now about the future of Carlisle Productions here at the Carlisle Fairgrounds and the great car shows that we present. This talk is due to the proposed development at the 1-108th National Guard Armory facility that is next door the fairgrounds.
The exact mission of the 1-108th that requires the further construction development of the site is not clear, but it is generally based on a program for the creation of Rapid Deployment Centers to facilitate Stryker Brigade fighting force activities.
Carlisle Productions has been working for some nearly 20 years to either preserve the parking that occurs at the armory or to simply acquire the land. There have been long-standing negotiations and conversations, but the land has remained in the custody of the Pennsylvania National Guard. Over the years, the relationship has been cooperative and friendly.
Our concerns are as follows:
1. The proposed development could dramatically impact parking during our events. We have relied on that parking capacity and we have great concerns if it is diminished or eliminated.
2. It is the position of this company that the proposed use does not comply with the applicable zoning ordinance, and we are arguing this position before the appropriate authorities.
3. Subsequent to the 9/11 terrorist attack that so changed America, this armory site was placed on “lockdown” status during Fall Carlisle. Our guests were not allowed to park or camp on the site, and more importantly were not allowed as much as to even walk across the armory property. We have concerns as to the future and how the development of this site might impact the operations of Carlisle Productions.
We’re working hard to preserve the Carlisle tradition and the community has rallied behind us. Stay tuned!
