While the autumn season in the Smoky Mountains is known for beautiful weather and stunning fall foliage, it is also time for the popular Fall Rod Run! This spectacular 3 day event is the region’s largest automotive event and features prizes, a car corral and a huge swap meet with hundreds of show cars! Here are all the hot details you need to know about the Fall Rod Run in Pigeon Forge TN:

1. What to Expect

The Pigeon Forge Rod Run is such a huge event that it actually happens TWICE a year with both a spring and fall show! As one of the most popular car shows in the country, hot rod owners and car enthusiasts travel from all over to participate in the event. The Fall Rod Run in Pigeon Forge TN features prizes such as a $10,000 cash giveaway, Top 25 Awards and Ultimate 5 Awards. While attending the event, greet hot rod owners in the car corral and check out the massive swap meet. Don’t forget to pick up your official event T-shirt that will be available at ET Motorgear trailers along the Pigeon Forge Parkway, as well as inside and outside of the event site. Even if you are not attending the official event, you are sure to see hot rods cruising up and down the Parkway all weekend to show off their stuff!

2. Dates, Times and Location

The Fall Rod Run in Pigeon Forge takes place from Thursday, Sept. 14 to Saturday, Sept. 16 at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge. The LeConte Center is located at 2986 Teaster Lane, and there is plenty of free spectator parking available at the show. The event lasts from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Admission to the event is $15 per day per person, or you can purchase a 3-day pass on Thursday for $35 dollars that is good for the entire weekend. All ticket sales take place on site at the event.

3. Registration Information

If you are a hot rod owner and want to participate in the Fall Rod Run in Pigeon Forge, complete the official registration form on the event site. This form is valid for both vendors and car owners who want to show off their car inside or outside of the LeConte Center.

4. Where to Stay

Stay close to all of the action of the Fall Rod Run in Pigeon Forge TN with a vacation at Cherokee Lodge Condos! Our condos are situated on Teaster Lane less than 1 mile from the LeConte Center, where you can easily drive or walk to the event headquarters! Our beautiful 2 and 3 bedroom condo units feature balconies with fantastic views of the Great Smoky Mountains. While staying with us, enjoy convenient amenities such as a full kitchen, cable television and private laundry facilities. Our condos also feature a delightful swimming pool with a waterslide feature that your entire family will love!

Check out all of our condos in Pigeon Forge for rent today to stay near the Fall Rod Run in Pigeon Forge TN! We look forward to seeing you at Cherokee Lodge Condos!