The Smokies Turn Into A Custom-Car Paradise This Fall
Posted by Leif Palmer in Pigeon Forge
One of the sure signs of the arrival of fall each year in the Great Smoky Mountains (other than the cooling temperatures and changing leaves) is the sudden sighting of all sorts of unique vehicles on the streets of Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Sevierville. Whether they're driving vintage automobiles or classic muscle cars of yesterday, folks from all over the country bring their four-wheeled babies to the Smokies to participate in the many custom-auto shows that take place this time of year. For participants, it's a great way to commiserate with fellow car enthusiasts, while for other visitors, these shows are one more way to enjoy all that this area has to offer in the way of special events.
This week, we'll give you a quick run-down of what's going on for the gearheads, and it all gets started this weekend:
Shades of the Past Pigeon Forge Car Show
September 9-10
Dollywood's Splash Country, Pigeon Forge
Now that Dollywood's water park is officially closed for the season, the site is doing double duty as the location for this annual car show. More than 200 customized hot rods will be competing for grand prizes, which include a 1932 Ford Hi-Boy Roadster and $10,000 in cash. Admission is $10, and children younger than 12 are admitted free. Activities will include a swap meet, and vendors will be set up throughout the event.
Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run
September 15-18
LeConte Event Center, Pigeon Forge
Known as the granddaddy of annual car shows in the Smokies, this semiannual rod run returns to Pigeon Forge with a spectacular array of custom and vintage automobiles. Awards will be given for the top 25 vehicles, while daily door prizes and a swap meet round out the activities. Free parking for spectators.
Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest Reunion
September 23-24
Smokies Park, Sevierville
Festivities for this annual auto event include a transmission giveaway, swap meet, car corral, cash giveaways, live band, door prizes and a barbecue buffet beginning at 5 p.m. on September 25. Registration is limited to the first 800 cars.
Annual Vette Fest
October 7-9
Country Cascades, Pigeon Forge
This event will draw Vette owners from around the country for a fun-filled weekend in Pigeon Forge. Participants will admire each other's vehicles, make new friends, reconnect with old ones and enjoy the scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains, all while celebrating the legendary Corvette.
If you need accommodations for any of these car-friendly events in the Smokies, be sure to contact us about booking any of our Pigeon Forge cabin rentals. Even for events taking place in the next week or so, it's not too late to book a property, depending on availabilities. Cabins offer plenty of onsite parking, so if you are participating in one of these shows, you should have a spot to house your four-wheeled friend – that is, when you're not parading up and down the Parkway.
About Leif Palmer
Leif Palmer loves residing in the Smoky Mountains. He is an avid outdoorsman: rowing for exercise on the lake, trail hiking, and free climbing rocks in the mountains. He indulges his arty side by periodically beating up pieces of marble by sculpting. He is always frustrated by his inability to sink long putts, and hates his curly hair (but his wife loves it). Leif has been known to muster enough courage to change a diaper, and hopes his son will become a chip off the old block.
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