{"id":3912,"date":"2017-03-10T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2017-03-10T13:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=3912"},"modified":"2026-06-25T14:48:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:48:01","slug":"2017-spring-rod-run-pigeon-forge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/blog\/events\/2017-spring-rod-run-pigeon-forge.htm","title":{"rendered":"Rev Your Engines&#8211;It&#8217;s Time for the Spring Rod Run!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Springtime in the Smokies. It\u2019s synonymous with wildflowers, fireflies, and\u2026hot rods? That\u2019s right! Every spring, the Smoky Mountains play host to the biannual Pigeon Forge Rod Run! Scheduled in the spring and the fall, this Rod Run is one of the largest car shows in the South and one of the most anticipated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/pigeon_forge_cabin_rentals_events.htm\">events in Pigeon Forge<\/a>. And the good news is, you\u2019ve still got plenty of time to get your engines revving and join the action for 2017!<\/p>\n<p>This year, the Spring Rod Run, presented by Tennessee Moonshine, is scheduled for <strong>Thursday, April 6, through Saturday, April 8<\/strong>. Plan to show up early and view hundreds of show cars and rare autos from vintage Chevelles and Camaros to Thunderbirds. <\/p>\n<p>For a better idea of what you\u2019ll see at the Rod Run, here\u2019s a list of last year\u2019s \u201cUltimate 5\u201d winners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1970 Silver Chevelle<\/li>\n<li>1957 Black Ford-300<\/li>\n<li>1970 Red Nova<\/li>\n<li>1969 Pewter C-10<\/li>\n<li>1969 Green Camaro Z28<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Along with the Ultimate 5, the Spring Rod Run presents awards to the Top 25 and Special Awards for longest distance (last year it was 1,485.9 miles), Coolest Camaro, and People\u2019s Choice (last year\u2019s winner: 1977 Black Trans-Am). The total cash giveaway for the 2017 show is <strong>$8,000<\/strong>, and extra cash is available for those who pre-register! (Call 865-687-3976 or visit rodrun-pigeonforge.com for more information.)<br \/>\nOf course the Spring Rod Run is home to dozens hot rods, you say, but did you also know they offer door prizes and host a huge swap meet? Come see new products and interactive displays from a variety of vendors at the Spring Rod Run in Pigeon Forge!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Celebrity Guests at the Spring Rod Run <\/strong><br \/>\nMore exciting news: the celebrity guest for the 2017 show is <strong>Stacey David<\/strong>, the host of the TV series GearZ and MavTV and Velocity. All 3 days, David will have on display his 1941 Military \u00bd-ton Dodge 4&#215;4 Pick-up Truck. With custom bumpers, bed, and exhaust stacks, this unique vehicle pays tribute to World War II veterans and every other man and woman who\u2019s served in our U.S. Military. If you don\u2019t come for anything else, come to see this truck that\u2019s truly unlike any other in the world!<\/p>\n<p>Another celebrity guest to the Spring Rod Run is <strong>Scottie D<\/strong> as seen on the Scottie DTV YouTube channel. Scottie D will be presenting his \u201cDirty Dozen\u201d\u201412 hand-picked cars especially for this event\u2014and will be available to visit with Pigeon Forge guests. <\/p>\n<p>To visit with Stacey David (Thursday and Friday) and Scottie D (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), to see hundreds of vintage vehicles you won\u2019t see anywhere else, to potentially walk away with hundreds of dollars in cash prizes, be sure to join the action at the <strong>LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge<\/strong> for the Spring Rod Run. Admission is only $12 per day\u2014a small price to pay for the full day of hot rod fun that awaits!<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>\nFacts Facts about the Spring Rod Run<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>What:<\/em> Spring Rod Run in Pigeon Forge (hundreds of show cars, cash prizes, huge swap meet)<br \/>\n<em>When:<\/em> April 6\u20138, 2017 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday)<br \/>\n<em>Where:<\/em> LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge (2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863)<br \/>\n<em>Who:<\/em> Special guests Stacey David and Scottie D<br \/>\n<em>How Much:<\/em> $12 per person, per day<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other April Events in the Smokies<\/strong><br \/>\nApril 1\u20132, 2017: Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament<br \/>\nThe 19th annual Smoky Mountain Trout Tournament is open to anyone who wants to compete, including guests, locals, adults, and children. Cash prizes will be awarded to the one who catches the biggest and smallest trout, and a valid fishing license is required to participate. For more information, please call 865-661-3474.<\/p>\n<p>April 11\u201315, 2017: Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage<br \/>\nThe 67th annual Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage is a chance to celebrate the rich floral heritage of the Smoky Mountains. Join guided wildflower walks, photographic tours, art classes, and more during this 5-day event in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/gatlinburg_article\/great_smoky_mountains_national_park.htm\">Great Smoky Mountains National Park.<\/a> For more information, visit the event\u2019s website directly at springwildflowerpilgrimage.org. <\/p>\n<p>April 12\u201315, 2017: Great Smoky Easter Arts and Crafts Show<br \/>\nJoin the largest group of independent artisans in North America\u2014the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabinsforyou.com\/gatlinburg_article\/great_smoky_arts_and_crafts_community.htm\">Great Smoky Arts &#038; Crafts Community<\/a>\u2014for their 2017 Easter Arts &#038; Crafts Show in Gatlinburg! Held at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, this FREE event features the craftsmanship of more than 100 artists and is your unique chance to take a piece of Smoky Mountain art back home.<\/p>\n<p>April 22, 2017: Tanya Tucker in Concert<br \/>\nA country superstar, Tanya Tucker had her first hit in 1972 when she was only 13 years old. Over the years, she had a remarkable streak of Top Ten and Top 40 hits, including \u201cTwo Sparrows in a Hurricane\u201d and \u201cSome Kind of Trouble.\u201d Don\u2019t miss Tanya during the Celebrity Concert Series at the Country Tonite Theater in Pigeon Forge. Call 865-453-2003 for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Springtime in the Smokies. It\u2019s synonymous with wildflowers, fireflies, and\u2026hot rods? That\u2019s right! Every spring, the Smoky Mountains play host to the biannual Pigeon Forge Rod Run! Scheduled in the spring and the fall, this Rod Run is one of the largest car shows in the South and one of the most anticipated events in Pigeon Forge. And the good news is, you\u2019ve still got plenty of time to get your engines revving and join the action for 2017! This year, the Spring Rod Run, presented by Tennessee Moonshine, is scheduled for Thursday, April 6, through Saturday, April 8. 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