On September 9th and 10th, it’s time for the big rod runs to come out again! Taking place at Dolly’s Splash Country, you can expect the best of classic cars to come out in style! The Grand Prize is a ’32 Ford Roadster, with Second getting $10,000! There’s a whole list of events going on, so if you’re a car enthusiast or a general sightseer, there can be guaranteed something for you!
Go to http://www.shadesofthepast.com/ for more information!
Tags: Pigeon Forge, Rod Run, Shades of the Past
As the sun comes out the shine a little more, so do the boats! And what better way to kick off a fishing season than with some fine casting in the Smoky Mountains! You can do just that on April 2, when the Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament begins! It’s a two day event open to everyone far and wide, with over $10,000 in prizes and fun! Visit Rocky Top Outfitters for more information.
Fishing is not the only thing coming out of the woodwork: The Rod Runs will begin again soon! The Spring Grand Rod Run is going to be from April 15 – 17 at the Grand Hotel and Convention Center! Details are sparse at the moment, but as soon as there is more info, it will posted right here! Stay tuned!
And here’s a reminder for all of you out there that the Gatlinburg Screenfest is THIS weekend! It’s kicked off tonight if you’re in the area, so if you want to see movies about this area from this area, look no further! Check our previous post for more information!
Tags: Boat, Fishing, Grand Hotel, Rod Run, Screenfest, Special Events, Trout
Not tired of Rod Runs? We aren’t either! Enter the Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest at Smokies Stadium off of Exit 407! From 8 AM to 7 PM of each day, the gates will be open to car enthusiasts everywhere, ready to bask in an ocean of cars before them! Vendors, crafts, parties and more are on the menu and include a Old City Block Party in downtown Sevierville itself! If you didn’t get a chance to see the runs before, this is your chance now! And because it is off the 407, it may be the easiest one to get to! Hurrah!
Check out the Great Smoky Mountain Auto Fest website for more information and registration information. Let’s welcome the fall in a big way!
Tags: Exit 407, Rod Run, Sevierville, Smokies Stadium
What’s that? Is the Shades of the Past Rod Run that happens this weekend not enough to contain your classic car experience? That’s okay, but the week after, we have the Grand Fall Rod Run in town! Taking place on September 16th through the 19th, The Grand Fall Rod Run has what you need to calm that urge for a good while. Car enthusiasts, vendors, traders and more will be among the crowd, with prizes given away to the top 25 cars and for the “ultimate 5 cars”. Some of the custom jobs brought to this rod run are amazing and well worth scoping out!
As with Shades of the Past, classic cars will be all around town and lining the parkway, but most especially at the Grand Resort Hotel and Convention Center. Check it out!
Tags: Cars, Grand Rod Run, Pigeon Forge, Rod Run
It’s almost time for the big rod runs of the summer again, with Shades of the Past on September 10th and 11th! This classic (And we do mean classic) rod run is one of the more popular annual events here in the Smokies with good reason. A celebration of past design and ingenuity, people come from all over the country just to show off their retro-wheels! You could probably get in town and not be able to turn around without seeing a plethora of cars, but the main show will be taking place at Dolly’s Splash Country’s parking lot. For those that have attended previous years, this means less dust, mud and panicky owners trying to keep their car clean. Huzzah!
The Shades of the Past website have a lot more details on the subject. Spectator entry into the main area is $10, where you can view and a amazing amount of cars, chat with their owners and more. If you’re wanting to register your own vehicle, registration is $50 and will also be available on site. Prizes this year include $10,000 and a ’32 HiBoy Roadster, so it certainly can’t hurt to show off your chops (Assuming you have them, anyway. I know I don’t. I highly doubt anyone would consider my car “classic”. Ghastly, maybe!)
When the winners are announced this year, we’ll update again with the winning cars. Until then, happy viewings!
Tags: Classic, Pigeon Forge, Rod Run, Shades of the Past
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