Big Tennessee Car Shows and Events
14 multi-day and annual shows coming up and 3 recent shows with published results.
Photo: Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0
Upcoming Tennessee Car Show Events
Oct 15 to 17, 2026
Smoky Mountain F-Body Fest
Weekend for Camaro, Firebird and Trans Am owners with a show, mountain cruising, vendors and awards.
Oct 17, 2026
Jeeptober Fest in the Smokies
The 11th annual Halloween-themed Jeep show with class and decorated Jeep awards, costume contests and raffles benefiting St. Jude.
Oct 23 to 25, 2026
Iron Goddess Motorcycle Show
All-female motorcycle show spotlighting women riders and builders.
Nov 6 to 7, 2026
8th Annual Rides, Rugrats, Motors & Military Auto & Bike Show
Indoor and outdoor auto and bike show honoring veterans, with a Friday cruise and Saturday show, auction and pin-up contest; proceeds go to kids' Christmas groups and trade school programs.
Mar 21 to 27, 2027
Ponies in the Smokies
The tenth Ponies in the Smokies Mustang week; the organizer lists 2028 (March 19-25) and 2029 (March 18-24) as confirmed too.
Apr 8 to 10, 2027
Corvette Expo – Chevys in the Smokies
The 50th annual Corvette Expo, a three-day show with vendors, swap meet, sales corral and judged or Park N Show entries.
Apr 24, 2027
Second Annual All Things Tennessee Festival (antique car show)
Second-year downtown festival with a parade, 5K and antique car show; further details pending.
May 13 to 15, 2027
Grand National F-100 Ford Show
Show open to all classic Ford trucks 1996 and older, including pickups, panel and commercial trucks, with a swap meet and Friday cruise.
May 13 to 16, 2027
Smoky Mountain Tri-Five Chevy Reunion
Show and swap meet for 1955-1957 Chevrolets; show cars must register in advance and spectators get in free.
May 20 to 22, 2027
Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run
The 2027 spring Rod Run, with inside and outside show cars, a swap meet, VIP car show, trophy awards and entertainment.
Jun 3 to 5, 2027
Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show
The 27th annual Pontiac show and swap meet; proceeds support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Jul 30 to 31, 2027
The Smoky Mountain Big Rig Showdown
Big rig show honoring truckers and their families, with show trucks, kids' activities and vendors.
Aug 19 to 21, 2027
Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion
The 15th annual Jeep and off-road expo with indoor and outdoor vendors and a Show & Shine; admission sold daily at the gate.
Oct 22 to 23, 2027
Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede
Vendor expo for Bronco and 4×4 enthusiasts at the LeConte Center; 2028 dates are already set for October 28-29.
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Photo: Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Recent Tennessee Shows With Results
Sep 17 to 19, 2026
Pigeon Forge Fall Rod Run
Three-day fall Rod Run with hundreds of show cars, a swap meet, car corral, Ultimate and Top 25 awards and a $10,000 cash giveaway.
Jun 4 to 6, 2026
Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Car Show
The 26th annual all-Pontiac show and swap meet benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; first-place class winners and special awards listed.
Apr 16 to 18, 2026
Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run
Spring Rod Run at the LeConte Center with show cars, a swap meet and car corral; awards and cash giveaways close the show on Saturday.
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Tennessee Car Show Event Questions
What are the biggest car shows in Tennessee?
The Pigeon Forge Rod Runs in spring and fall, followed by the Corvette Expo, Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge and the Jeep Invasion.
Which shows have their own page?
Annual and multi-day shows with dates from the organizer; one-day local shows are on the schedule.
How far ahead are dates listed?
As far as organizers announce them; the furthest on file is Oct 22 to 23, 2027.
Where are results posted?
On each show page and on the results page, as the organizer published them.
Do these shows sell out?
Show car spots at the Rod Runs and the Corvette Expo can fill, and Pigeon Forge hotels book up months ahead of Rod Run weekends.
Are spectators allowed?
Yes, at all of them; some charge a daily spectator fee, shown on each page.
How do I add a show?
Use the add a car show form.
Are the dates confirmed?
They are the dates on the organizer page when last checked; each page shows that date.
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Know a car show that is not listed?
Send it here with a link to the organizer’s event page, flyer or schedule. Weekly and monthly ones only need to go in once. If that page shows the name and the date (or the day of the week), it goes on this page right away. If not, we check it by hand within a week.
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