Photos: Carlisle Livestock & Flea Market closes their doors after 40 years of community service
It was standing room only at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s final auction on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.
Owners Jim and Barb DeGaetano retired after four decades at their 548 Alexander Spring Road location in South Middleton Township.
"After 40 years we have decided to retire and close the market," the DeGaetanos said in a release this week. "We have greatly appreciated your patronage and friendships to our staff. Thank you."
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It was standing room only at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s final auction on Dec. 29.
Video: Carlisle Livestock & Flea Market closes their doors
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It was standing room only at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s final auction on Dec. 29. Its owners, Jim and Barb DeGaetano, retired after four decades.
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Barb and Jim DeGaetano, owners of the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market, are retiring. Hundreds came out for their final auction on Dec. 29.
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The walkways above the animal pens at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market on the evening of its final auction Dec. 29.
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Cows fill a stall at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market during its final event on Dec. 29.
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Employees of the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market move cows into pens ahead of its final auction.
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Employees of the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market examine goats during its final auction.
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Goats enter the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market for its final auction on Dec. 29.
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A goat is readied for sale at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s final auction.
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Employees of the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market check in calves during its final auction.
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It was standing room only at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s final auction on Dec. 29.
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It was standing room only at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s final auction.
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Jim DeGaetano, left, and Mike Stermer auction off animals during the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s final event.
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Jim DeGaetano, left, and Mike Stermer auction off animals during the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s final event.
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Ethan Wickard holds chickens aloft during the final auction at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market.
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Barb DeGaetano takes care of customers during the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s final auction.
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Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market held its final auction on Dec. 29.
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A sign lets the community know that, after 40 years, Barb and Jim DeGaetano are retiring.
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Office staffers Jackie Diehl, left, and Brenda Hartman perform final checks as the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s last auction gets underway.
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Cows stand ready to hit the auction block at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market during its final event.
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Cows stand ready to hit the auction block at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market during its final event.
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Cows stand ready to hit the auction block at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market.
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It was standing room only at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s final auction.
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Jim DeGaetano auctions off animals during the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market’s final event.
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Calves are auctioned at the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market during its final event.
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Employees of the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market corral cows during its final auction.
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Employees of the Carlisle Livestock and Flea Market move cows into pens ahead of its final auction.
The auction house, located at 548 Alexander Spring Road, is up for sale, Jim DeGaetano said this week, although it’s unlikely that it will continue to conduct livestock sales after it changes hands.