Pony Trails 2026

Pony Trails 2026

Last Updated May 6, 2026 | Nate Moonis

Every year on the Friday of Carlisle Ford Nationals, CJs hosts a car meet and cruise from our headquarters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the fairgrounds in Carlisle. Affectionately known as Pony Trails, this meet followed by a cruise is one of our favorite events of the year.

By 8 a.m., our lot is usually packed with enthusiasts having their morning coffee, enjoying some donuts, and taking in the festivities. Then, everyone hops in their car and we take the short but scenic drive down to Carlisle, PA through windy backroads around 9 a.m.

If you're coming to Ford Nationals, or just looking to meet the CJ Pony Parts team and have some fun, visit us this year for Pony Trails! We'll have tons of free t-shirts, coffee, and donuts for everyone to share. For many of the regulars, it's a great opportunity to connect with old friends from the Mustang community and make new ones at CJs.

Pony Trails 2026 Date and Location

Here's everything you need to know if you're planning a trip to Harrisburg this spring at a glance.

  • Time: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
  • Date: June 5th, 2026
  • Where: CJ Pony Parts
  • Address: 7461 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg, PA

Preregister or Buy Tickets Here!

Preregister to park your car in the Showfield at Carlisle directly after our Pony Trails cruise-in. Registration includes weekend admission for a driver and one passenger to Carlisle Ford Nationals.

Not taking part in the show? Buy your admission and parking tickets here!

A map with breakdown of the route festival goers will take to Carlisle Ford Nationals during the 2026 Pony Trails cruise

Highlights from Past Pony Trails

Catch our video recaps of Pony Tails and get a sneak peek at what's in store for this year. Don't miss this awesome chance to see some impressive builds and great people.

Pony Trails 2024

Pony Trails 2023

Interested in more recaps of Mustang events we've been to? Check out our Car Shows & Events playlist on YouTube to see what we've been up to.

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Mark Your Calendar for this Year's Pony Trails

Don't miss out on any of the fun! Check out the Facebook event page for Pony Trails and add the dates to your calendar!

Don't forget to check out all the other Mustang events we'll be attending this year. We'd love to see you!


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