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Everything You Need to Know about the Spring Pigeon Forge Rod Run

The highly anticipated Pigeon Forge Rod Run is quickly approaching, so get ready to rev up your engines and check out one of the largest car shows in the nation! This incredible Pigeon Forge car show features nearly every make and model of muscle car that has ever been manufactured, as well as vendors who are on hand to sell parts and accessories for all the classic hot rods. Read on to find out everything that you need to know about the Pigeon Forge Rod Run!

Event Location

The spring Pigeon Forge Rod Run takes place at the LeConte Center, which is located at 2986 Teaster Lane next to The Island in Pigeon Forge. This large indoor facility has plenty of free spectator parking available, and a complimentary shuttle will also be running from the large free parking lots at The Island.

What to ExpectThere’s a Pigeon Forge trolley station right next to our condos.

The Pigeon Forge Rod Run draws thousands of hot rod enthusiasts and fans to the area for a weekend full of excitement. This fun event includes a huge swap meet with hundreds of show cars, multiple vendors and an exotic car display, as well as thousands of dollars in cash prizes! Many participants and visitors start arriving into town up to a week early to start enjoying all the great things that Pigeon Forge has to offer. If you are in town for this special event, you will surely notice the hundreds of classic hot rods that start to take over the Parkway! You will love the event so much that you might just have to check out the Fall Rod Run event too!

How to Register Your Hot Rod

Interested in registering your own hot rod for the Pigeon Forge Rod Run? Check out the official registration form to participate and register your vehicle for the chance to win up to $8,000 in prizes! However, if you just want to cruise around town to show off your muscle car without winning prizes, join the fun by driving on the Parkway! You can also find parking spots throughout Pigeon Forge where you can park your ride to watch other muscle cars cruise the Parkway. This is also a great opportunity to meet other car enthusiasts who share your passion!

Where You Should Stay for the Pigeon Forge Rod Run

Cherokee Lodge Condos is located right off the Pigeon Forge Parkway.If you are planning on attending the spring Rod Run, stay close to the action at Cherokee Lodge Condos! We offer luxurious condo units with a variety of fantastic amenities, including full kitchens, personal laundry rooms and private balconies. The best part is that our affordable 2 and 3 bedroom condos in Pigeon Forge are conveniently less than 1 mile from the LeConte Center where the event takes place! Due to our awesome central location, guests of Cherokee Lodge Condos don’t necessarily even need a car. If you want, leave your hot rod in our free parking lot and walk next door to the Pigeon Forge Central Trolley Station to access any destination in the tourist area!

When planning your visit to the spring Pigeon Forge Rod Run, look no further than Cherokee Lodge Condos for the best accommodations in town. Check out our Pigeon Forge condo rentals today and we look forward to seeing you soon for this exciting spring event!