09/02/2026
Mark your calendars — the 2026 Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run rolls into town September 17-19, bringing thousands of classic cars, hot rods, and custom builds to the LeConte Center and cruising the Parkway all weekend long.
If you've never been, here's what to expect: show hours run 9 AM to 6 PM Thursday and Friday, and 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday, with free spectator parking at the venue. Beyond the main show floor, there's a swap meet, a car corral, Top 25 and Ultimate 5 awards, and a $10,000 cash giveaway — but honestly, half the fun is just walking the Parkway itself, where owners cruise and park up and down the strip all weekend long.
A little planning goes a long way with this one. This is one of the busiest weekends of the fall, so give yourself more time getting around than you normally would, especially in the evenings when cruising really picks up. If you're bringing your own ride and want a good parking spot along the Parkway, plenty of folks roll into town earlier in the week rather than waiting for the weekend crowds. And if you're staying overnight, book your room and dinner reservations now — this weekend fills up fast.
Are you heading to Fall Rod Run this year — spectating, or bringing your own ride?
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