2026 Pigeon Forge Car Shows | Smoky Mountain Car Show Schedule
Sep
2025
Car Show Calendar of Events for Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend, Surrounding Areas in the Smokies
Get ready for a jam-packed 2026 car show season in Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend, and beyond! From classic hot rods and muscle cars to Jeeps, trucks, and European imports, the Smoky Mountains will be the ultimate destination for automotive enthusiasts this year.
Whether you’re a die-hard gearhead or just love the excitement of cruising the Parkway during car show weekends, there’s something for everyone. Be sure to book your Smoky Mountain cabin rental early with Autumn Ridge Vacation Rentals to stay close to the action.
Below is OUR official 2026 Smoky Mountain car show schedule – with anticipated dates – featuring the biggest and best events across Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Townsend, Maggie Valley, and Gatlinburg. Bookmark this guide and check back often—new events and dates will be updated throughout the year!
March 2026 Car Shows
March 19-21 | 49th Annual Corvette Expo – LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge: Corvettes, swap meet, sales corral, Park ‘N Show awards, and the famous Cruise the Dragon. http://www.corvetteexpo.com/
March 19-21 | Chevys in the Smokies – LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge: Celebrating Camaros, Chevelles, C10s, and all Chevy models with vendors, swap meet, and car corral. https://chevysinthesmokies.com/
March 23-28 | Ponies in the Smokies – Sevierville Convention Center: One of the top Mustang events in the nation with an autocross driving course, Shine Run, vendors, and car corral. https://poniesinthesmokies.com
April 2026 Car Shows
April 16-18 | Spring Pigeon Forge Rod Run – LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge: A Smoky Mountain tradition! Cruisin’ the Parkway, huge swap meet, vendors, and classic cars. http://www.rodrun-pigeonforge.com/
TBA | Bronco Super Celebration – Townsend, TN: The largest Bronco event in the U.S. with daily drives, awards, and meetups. https://www.broncodriver.com/index.php/events/bronco-super-celebration
April 17-19 | 32nd Annual Southeast Mini Truckin’ Nationals – Maggie Valley, NC: Showcasing custom trucks with vendors, food, and entertainment. http://www.minitruckinnats.com/
May 2026 Car Shows
May 9 | Springtime in the Smokies British Car Show – Tally Ho Inn, Townsend: European cars and motorcycles gather in the Smokies.
May 14-16 | Grand National F-100 Show – LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge: he largest Ford F-100 show in the U.S. with Parkway Cruise and huge vendor showcase. https://www.gnf100show.com
June 2026 Car Shows
June 4-6 | 26th Annual Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge – LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge: Pontiac enthusiasts unite for one of the most beloved car shows in the Smokies. http://pontiacsinpigeonforge.com/
June TBA | 6th Annual WNC Jeep Fest – Maggie Valley, NC: Jeep show, Show & Shine, guided trail rides, and vendors. http://www.wncjeepfest.com/
June 19-20 | Moonshine Rod Run – Newport City Park, TN: A classic rod run hosted by the Hard Times Street Rod Club.
July 2026 Car Shows
July 12-13 | Smoky Mountain Hudsons – Townsend, TN: Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club annual gathering in the Smokies.
August 2026 Car Shows
August TBA | Showdown in the Valley – Maggie Valley, NC: Open car & truck show featuring trucks, motorcycles, and custom rides. http://www.showdowninthevalley.com
August 14-15 | Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede – LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge: A Bronco lover’s dream—show, vendors, and family fun. https://smbroncostampede.com/
August 13-15 | Eurofest Maggie Valley – Maggie Valley, NC: European cars of all makes and models, swap meet, and DJ entertainment. https://www.southeasteuromotorsports.com/
August 15 | 24th Annual Shadow of the Mountains Car Show – Newport, TN: All makes and models welcome with food, fun, and hot rods.
August 20-22 | 14th Annual Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion – LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge: One of the most popular Jeep events in the nation—Jeep shows, vendors, trail rides, and the famous Parkway takeover. http://www.greatsmokymountainjeepinvasion.com/
August TBA | 8th Annual KKOA Icons of Hotrodding Festival – Maggie Valley, NC: Celebrating hot rods, roadsters, and custom builds from 1969 and older. https://kustomkempsofamerica.com/events.htm
September 2026 Car Shows
September TBA | Smoky Mountain Street Dreams – Wear’s Valley, TN: Hot rods, trucks, semis, and bikes with proceeds supporting veterans. https://smokymountainstreetdreams.com/
September 10-12 | Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run – LeConte Center, Pigeon Forge: Cruisin’ the Parkway returns for fall with swap meet, vendors, and hundreds of show cars. http://www.rodrun-pigeonforge.com/
September 24-26 TBD | Okteenerfest 2026 – Townsend, TN: Porsche 914 Car show, driving, awards, and door prizes.
September 25-26 TBD | Smoky Mountain Truck Fest – Sevierville Convention Center, Sevierville: Extreme trucks of all heights and sizes.
October 2026 Car Shows
October 3-4 | Circle Yer Wagens VW Show – Sevier County Fairgrounds, Sevierville: A two-day Volkswagen event with swap meet, camping, and car show fun. http://www.circleyerwagens.com/
October TBA | Slammedenuff Gatlinburg – Townsend, TN: The best of slammed, stance, and modified imports. https://www.slammedenuff.com
October TBA | Cruise the Smokies Fall Rod Run – Cherokee, NC: A fun fall car show with special guests and free admission for spectators.
Plan Your 2026 Smoky Mountain Car Show Getaway
With so many incredible Pigeon Forge car shows in 2026, plus amazing events in Sevierville, Townsend, and Maggie Valley, there’s never been a better time to plan your trip. Whether you’re coming for the Spring Rod Run, the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion, Corvette Expo, or one of the many specialty shows, you’ll be surrounded by horsepower, chrome, and mountain views.
Make the most of your trip by booking one of our Smoky Mountain cabin rentals – convenient to Pigeon Forge and Sevierville – so you can enjoy the shows by day and relax in comfort by night.
** Dates provided are ANTICIPATED dates. Please confirm that dates are announced and accurate for 2026. **
