Pigeon Forge Car Shows, Rod Runs, and Cruise-Ins

Pigeon Forge Car Shows

The Spring Grand Rod Run is the kick-off event to a new season of car shows. Thousands of classic car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts make the pilgrimage to Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville, Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains each year. This special time of year is referred to as Pigeon Forge Springfest. Pigeon Forge is a popular host to rod runs and car shows.

The participants in these car shows are so eager to get the weekend started that the Parkway and hotel parking lots begin to fill with classic cars on Tuesday of that week. The events feature more than just rare and unique autos, though. Throughout the event weekend, visitors can enjoy interactive displays presented by vendors from all over the country.

Those who enjoy the mechanical aspects of the auto world will savor the opportunity to participate in workshops and get answers to technical questions. Are you traveling a long way from home for the car shows? A variety of welcoming lodging options are available to delight any visitor, including cabins, chalets, hotels, motels, campgrounds, condominiums, inns, luxury resorts, private suites and quaint bed & breakfasts.

View scenes from the most recent Pigeon Forge Spring 2010 Grand Rod Run. Visitors can spend the day looking over the amazing amounts of cars, trucks, new products and swap meet items. However, at night there are great restaurants, theaters, and attractions like go-cart tracks, putt-putt courses and exhibits to enjoy. Every rod run and car show that Pigeon Forge hosts is an overwhelming success and a great experience for all who attend. Organizing a car show? Be sure to e-Mail us to announce your Rod Run or Cruise-In event!

Car show enthusiasts...see the comprehensive listing of Pigeon Forge area car shows, cruise-ins and rod runs below:

March 2010
20	Smoky Mountain Thunder: Motorcycle and Car Show - Sevier Co. Fairgrounds (865) 654-1851.
26 -27	Corvette Expo & Auction - Sevierville Events Center 865-687-8303 www.corvetteexpo.com.
April 2010
1- June 5	Springfest - Springfest marks the beginning of springtime in the beautiful city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is a celebration packed full of nearly three months of home-spun fun.
15 - 18	Spring Rod Run \| Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center; For more information call 1-800-251-4444. [ view scenes from Spring Grand Rod Run 2010>> ]
17	Mountain Man March - The “Mountain Man Memorial March” is a 26.2 mile march in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee conducted as a tribute to our men and women in uniform. “Honor Through Actions.” For more info and registration info visit http://web.utk.edu/~utrotc/MMM/index.html
22 - 24	Kerbela Shriners - Grand Resort Rod & Kustom National at the Grand Resort in Pigeon Forge
24	The Diner's Spring Fling Cruise-In – The Diner's Spring Fling Cruise In - Open car show and cruise in - 865-908-1904 \| www.thediner.biz
30 - May 2	RUMBLE IN THE HILLS Motorcycle Rally - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
May 2010
April 30 - May 2	RUMBLE IN THE HILLS Motorcycle Rally - Grand Resort Hotel Convention Center. For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
13-15	F100 Supernationals and All Ford Show – the F-100 Supernationals is just around the corner. Contact us by calling 423.623.4644 or 423.465.5855 or email at charlie@autoshows.cc
15	Cruisin' and Groovin' - Dandridge, TN \| DOWNTOWN - A Cruise-In welcoming all classic and special interest collector vehicles. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more info call: (865) 397-0080.
14-15	Chevy Classic Car Show – at the Inn at Christmas Place. (865) 868-0525.
22	The Diner's "Loves of Your Life" Cruise-In –Open car show and cruise in (865) 908-1904 www.thediner.biz
June 2010
4- 5	Classic Car Show: Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge \| Music Road Convention Center
1- 5	Springfest - Springfest marks the beginning of springtime in the beautiful city of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It is a celebration packed full of nearly three months of home-spun fun.
5	Antique Fishing Equipment Show - The 2010 Old Reel Collector’s Association’s (ORCA) National Conference will be held June 3 – 5 at The Lodge at Buckberry Creek in Gatlinburg. The public portion of the weekend is Saturday, June 5, with an exhibit and show that is free. The public is invited on June 5 to bring their own antique tackle and receive free appraisals. For convention information, visit www.orcaonline.org
10- 12	Parker's Greatest Knife Show: - Large-scale collectible knife show at Sevierville Events Center (423) 892-0448
11- 13	All Chevy Supernationals – Pigeon Forge Municipal Parking Facility. For more information call (423) 623-4644, (423) 623-1871, (423) 465-5855 or visit www.autoshows.cc or the host hotel, Grand Resort Hotel at 1-800-251-4444.
26	The Diner's "Jam" Cruise-In: – Open car show and cruise in (865) 908-1904 www.thediner.biz
24 - 27	Great Smoky F-100 Run – Smoky Shadows Convention Center. For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
July 2010
24	The Diner's "Hot Nights Cool Cars" Cruise-In: - Open car show and cruise in - 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz
31	Knoxville Track Club Pigeon Forge Midnight Road Race 8K - This will be the first year of the returning Pigeon Forge Road Race! Make sure you come out and run with us at midnight! Runners will line up at 11:55 p.m., and the race begins at midnight. [ more info >>] Sign up today by visiting: http://ktc.org/RacePigeonForge.htm
August 2010
1 - 31	Celebrate Freedom™ - Join us in honoring America’s heroes during the entire month of August. Participating businesses offer exclusive discounts to veterans, all branches of active duty, Reserves, National Guard, retired military, law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS personnel (ID required). For information call (865) 453-8574 or 1-800-251-9100.
28	The Diner's "Back-to-School" Cruise-In: –Open car show and cruise in - 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz
September 2010
10 - Oct. 31	14th Annual Pigeon Forge Harvestfest
10 - 11	Shades of the Past Rod Run - at Dollywood Splash Country and The Inn at Christmas Place; Fax (865) 995-9097 or Fax (865) 429-0159. website
16 - 19	Grand Fall Rod Run \| Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center; For more information call 1-800-251-4444.
22 - 25	Great Smoky Mountain Annual Auto Fest at Smokies Stadium \| See a wide variety of autos, attend the swap meet and car corral, enjoy cash and prize giveaways, a Thursday night cruise in and downtown block party. Registration is limited to the first 1500 cars. Registration $30, Gate Admission $5 – Gates open 8am-6pm daily (865) 850-4806 www.smokymtnautofest.com
24 - 25	Fall Heritage and Old Timers Day - The 18th event in Townsend, TN will include bluegrass music and clogging, antique tractor and engine show, storytelling, children's activities, crafts, food and demonstrations of traditional skills.
October 2010
1 - 2	31st Annual Circle Your Wagons VW Show - Sevier County Fairgrounds 865-654-8009
15 - 16	Corvette Expo and Auction – Sevierville Events Center 865-687-8303 www.corvetteexpo.com
23	The Diner's Veterans Day Cruise-In: – Open car show and Cruise In - 865-908-1904 www.thediner.biz
November 2010
11	Veterans Day Celebration - Join Gatlinburg in saluting America's veterans. Stirring musical tribute on Ripley's Aquarium Plaza.
December 2010
9 - 11	Parker's Greatest Knife Show – Large-scale collectible knife show at Sevierville Events Center (423) 892-0448
January 2011

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The Knoxville Track Club is among the top ten largest track and field clubs in the U.S. The club encourages life-long physical well-being through running and walking. This special race originated back in the 80's, was around for about 15 years, and 2010 will be its first year returning!

AUGUST | Make plans to attend "Stringtime in the Smokies", which is a celebration of American music presented by The Old Mill at Old Mill Square adjacent to Patriot Park.

NEW | July 2010 -- The first legal moonshine producing company in Tennessee is located at 903 Parkway in Gatlinburg, TN. It is the first place in East Tennessee where you can buy moonshine legally. The goal of the distillery is to produce the moonshine as close to the original as possible. They buy the corn it is made out of from local farmers. There is also a museum for guests to enjoy, including photographic and narrative exhibits that highlight the history of moonshining in East Tennessee.[ read blog >>]

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NEW | Fall 2010 --a new movie theater in Walden's Landing outdoor mall. The theater will offer five screens that show popular first-run films. Eventually, the number of screens will increase to nine. The projection and sound for each screen will be both digital and designed to show the latest 3-D movies.

WEDDINGS | Think about it--Many family members are off work for Labor Day Weekend. Booking your wedding near a holiday often turns out to be the perfect solution for families to gather for your special celebration.