Smoky Mountain News

Summer is coming to an end with one last big event in the Smoky Mountains. Make plans to come see Pigeon Forge, Tennessee as host for the Grand Fall Rod Run. Town comes to life with thousands of incredible cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

A continuous parade of cars, up and down the Parkway, cruise by day and night. From vintage models to the unique fixer-uppers. Cars of every description drive by in colors like cherry red, cobalt blue, and canary yellow. Parking lots will be filled up early on and sidewalks covered with folding chairs. Have your choice of navigating or admiring the cars on foot.

Car builders and enthusiasts alike come from all over to bring and/ or sell their hot rods. Even with the tough economic times, deals on car purchases are amazing. Many people sell cars during the car show, and it could be your “dream car” you’ve been looking for, or “that first car you should have held on to.”

Vendor booths, sponsor booths, and several demonstrations will be available. Visitors can enjoy interactive displays as well as participate in workshops and get answers to a variety of technical questions. The Grand Rod Run has great automobiles, wonderful people, and the beauty of Fall in the Smoky Mountains.

Lodging packages available

Celebrate our national heritage with the Smoky Mountain Civil War & Relics Show. Come see millions of dollars of authentic Civil War Relics, meet “Generals”, and experience living history.

Collectibles & Displays
A wide variety of artifacts and collectibles will be on display and for sale. The area will be packed with vendors from many different states showing their treasures. From Civil War bullets to bayonets, swords, knives, uniforms, and more!

19th Century Life
Those who are interested in the day to day life of the Civil War Soldiers can meet period re-enactors. Watch as Confederate military units set up camp. Answering questions and telling narratives about the long war and its effects on the nation are the most famous Civil War generals. From both sides, your family can see Robert E. Lee, U.S. Grant, J.E.B. Stuart, and James Longstreet.

Firing Demonstrations
Escape in time when the firing demonstrations begin at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 28th. The two replica mountain howitzers will be fired every hour until 4:00 pm.

Fashion Show
Nothing short of awe inspiring is Ellen Renshaw’s production of a 19th century fashion show. See the old period styles and displays along the way.
Saturday August 28th at 1:30pm

Hours, Location & Prices
• Saturday, August 28, 9am until 5pm.
  Sunday, August 29, 9am until 3pm.
• Located at Smoky Mountain Convention Center, 4010 Parkway, just past Traffic Light Number 8 in Pigeon Forge.
• Tickets are only $8 for both days, $4 for ages 12 and under.

For more info and hotel booking options, visit www.smokymountaincivilwarshow.com, or call toll-free 1-888-482-7829.