Pigeon Forge Rod Run April Event 2019

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Want to know what’s happening at the show and when? Check out the Event Schedule and don’t forget to check out winners from Spring, and pictures too throughout the magazine!

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Need to find parts for your classic, street or hot rod? Check out some of these dealers and products available, find them at the show or online!

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Want to know which businesses are at the show! Check them out while they’re here!

Vendor Map on 18 & 19. Make sure to see everyone Outside and Inside tooyou won’t want to miss anyone!

Looking for a new project or one that’s already restored? Take a look at some for sale by private individuals & from classic car dealers too!

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While you’re here at the show and want to find some fun & food outside of the event, we have given you maps and some great places to check out! Plus Kajun Cabin Rentals has great discounts available for Rod Run Participants and Vendors- so take a look at their ad!

Dear Rod Run Enthusiasts;

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Spring Pigeon Forge Rod Run. As thousands of people converge on Pigeon Forge over the next few days, we hope you take the time to visit the many attractions our city has to offer.

info@hushhmagazine.com or call 865-249-7061

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The Pigeon Forge Rod Run is a Production of MCS Promotions • Knoxville, TN

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thursday, april 11: 9AM-6pm

ROD RUN OPENS TO PARTICIPANTS AND VENDORS ONLY • 8:00AM SHOW AND SWAP MEET OPEN TO PUBLIC • 9:00AM BUILDING AND SHOW,LOT SECURE • 6:00PM

PARTICIPANT PARTY AT BLACK FOX LODGE (INVITATION REQUIRED) • 7:00PM & 7:30PM

“cruisin’ the strip” stop by the et trailer at traffic light #6 on the strip!

friday, april 12: 9AM-6pm

ROD RUN OPENS TO PARTICIPANTS AND VENDORS ONLY • 8:00AM SHOW AND SWAP MEET OPEN TO PUBLIC • 9:00AM MEET & GREET ERIK ESTRADA OF “CHIPS” • 10AM-12PM JUDGING BEGINS • 12:00PM

MEET & GREET ERIK ESTRADA OF “CHIPS” • 1PM-3PM PRE-REGISTRATION $1,000 CASH GIVE-AWAY • 5:00PM

VIP PARTY WITH ERIK ESTRADA(VIP TICKET REQUIRED) • 5:00PM BUILDING AND SHOW,LOT SECURE • 6:00PM

“cruisin’ the strip” stop by the et trailer at traffic light #6 on the strip!

7:00pm

saturday, april 13: 9AM-5pm

ROD RUN OPENS TO PARTICIPANTS AND VENDORS ONLY • 8:00AM SHOW AND SWAP MEET OPEN TO PUBLIC • 9:00AM JUDGING BEGINS • 10:00AM

MEET & GREET ERIK ESTRADA OF “CHIPS” • 10AM-12PM

DOOR PRIZE GIVE-AWAY BY K.O.T.O. -[TUNE IN LOCALLY TO 107.5FM] • 10AM-6PM MEET & GREET ERIK ESTRADA OF “CHIPS” • 1PM-3PM

AWARDS PRESENTATION, CASH PRIZES GIVEN AWAY ON REGISTERED CARS • 5:00PM

“cruisin’ the strip” stop by the et trailer at traffic light #6 on the strip!

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Erik Estrada has captured the hearts of millions of fans world-wide as a result of his starring role as highway patrol officer Frank Poncherello in the highly successful television series, “CHiP’s”. Also appearing in numerous other television and motion picture roles, the role he most prefers and enjoys is that of a role model to millions of children throughout the world.

Erik Estrada’s career has spanned so far over four decades, yet although, he had worked as an actor for years before his first television series, it was for his dynamic portrayal of Officer Francis ‘Frank’ Poncherello affectionately known as “Ponch” in the hit, ‘CHiPs’, that he became a household name.

His first real acting break came when actor/ director Don Murray selected him to star as a streetwise character opposite Pat Boone in The Cross and the Switchblade, a film that is still shown every week at about 500 youth centers across the country because of it’s powerful anti-drug message. Following that film, he

was convinced that the role of Sergio, a rookie policeman in The New Centurions with George C. Scott was perfect for him, but the producers did not agree. Undaunted Erik finally landed the part.

Erik has been discovered by a whole new generation and culture, who know him as “Johnny” from the #1 international series for Televisa entitled,“Dos Mujeres, Un Camino”. The series premiered at #1 and remained at the top of the ratings in the U.S., Mexico, and throughout Latin America. Dos Mujeres can also still be seen throughout the world. As a Latino actor, learning to speak fluent Spanish as an adult, and ‘discovering’ his cultural heritage has been the biggest gift that Erik received by traveling to Mexico and filming the acclaimed telenovela that spanned over 18 months and became the longest running most successful telenovela in the history of Televisa.

Estrada has emerged as a pop culture icon. Erik received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he proudly dedicated to all the women and men in law enforcement.

The WB cast Erik as the father of the house for the second season of their hit series, Surreal Life. Erik has had an opportunity to share his great sense of humor with his fans shooting many cameos’ on TV and in film. Berkeley University Popular Culture Society honored him for his lifetime achievements in television and for his contribution to our pop culture.

Erik has had the opportunity to star in many films internationally and guest star in so many one hour dramas that they are too numerous to list over his forty years. Recently he has enjoyed sitcom work on many series including Disney’s hit Liv and Maddie, Big Time Rush and Drake & Josh. He has been a regular character on two animated series, Sealab 2021 for the Cartoon Network and The Misadventures of Maya and Miguel for PBS.

He has numerous national advertising campaigns and endorsements in both traditional Anglo markets as well as the Latino media marketplace.

While beginning his work in Virginia, Erik was introduced to the Safe Surfin’ Foundation whose mission is to educate all school age children on the dangers of the internet and the predators sometimes affiliated with it. His concern for the safety of these children as well as his own daughter, made him immediately commit to this crusade and in the future he hopes to have internet safety & education implemented in all schools for children K – 12.

He has joined SSF where not only is he a national spokesperson but is currently an Federal Investigative Officer for the Southern Virginia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), and just recently helped establish an I.C.A.C. task force unit for the St. Anthony Idaho P.D. Erik has been recognized by the Department of Justice and the U.S. Marshall Service for his dedication and service to protecting children from sexual predators on the internet.

Through his continual dedication, Erik has been instrumental in educating people across the country on the importance of car seats for all children, the dangers of drugs and most recently the very real dilemma facing our children, internet predators.

Erik continues to be a great supporter of police officers organizations throughout the world and because of this continual interest and commitment he is now also fulfilling one of his childhood dreams and has actually joined the ranks of law enforcement over ten years ago by becoming a sworn reserve police officer for the Muncie P.D. in the state of Indiana for two and a half years and then moved over to Virginia with the Bedford County Sheriff Dept. and became an I.C.A.C. investigator for eight years.

Erik has joined forces with the Safe Surfin’ Foundation & Internet Crimes Against Children Task Forces around the country to protect our nation’s children from the

Erik lends his support to other such commendable charitable causes as CHiPs for Kids, Cops for Tots, the Thalians, March of Dimes, United Way, Susan G. Komen, Aids L.A., Walk to Erase MS and Standup for Skate Parks to name a few.

Off-screen, Erik prides himself as a home handyman who is constantly enhancing things around the Hollywood Hills house that he and his wife, Nanette resides in with their daughter, Francesca. He is also the father of two grown sons, Anthony and Brandon. While he works hard at everything he does, Erik is known by his friends and colleagues as a committed husband, father and family man and a true professional in his craft.

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sexual predators who prowl the Internet looking for their next victim.

Former “CHiPs” heartthrob, telenovela actor, “Armed & Famous” and “The Surreal Life” reality TV star Erik Estrada is no stranger to law enforcement. And at 70 years old, he is still patrolling the highways.

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•REID & KAREN HOTELING & TOM FARRELL 1940 FORD

• BOB REICHERT 1967 FIREBIRD

• ROD & STEVE GARRETT 1949 CHEVY PICKUP

• HAROLD EIDSON 1969 MACH 1

• STEVE WESTBROOKS 1966 NOVA

• JEFF NELSON 1932 FORD

• LENNY & JANE HEYDEMAN 1960 CORVETTE

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New cars are quiet, aren’t they? The reason is due to extraordinary efforts on the part of their designers to limit resonance of body structure and sound transfer through openings into the engine compartment. A lot of time is spent on sealing out wind noise and other sources of sound that make the inside of a car something akin to the inside of an oil drum.

Our old cars didn’t have the benefit of modern engineering, of course, so they tend to be very noisy inside at highway speeds. If you are in the midst of restoring or otherwise disassembling the car to the point that undersides of panels are accessible, take some time to noise-proof your pride and joy.

Various specialty items are on the market that can help reduce noise in a car, but we prefer to use one of three common products available at home centers and auto parts stores: 1) spray undercoating; 2) Great-Stuff insulating foam; 3) Reflective insulating wrap.

Undercoating helps minimize vibration through sheet metal, so spray the stuff on liberally after painting, inside and outside panel surfaces. It is particularly useful in deadening sound coming through metal air ducts and fender voids.

Great-Stuff (spray, expanding foam) is just that — great stuff! It is extremely effective in filling cavities in car bodies (that’s what today’s manufacturers do) and holes in firewalls. The only thing to be careful when using it is to allow for expansion. Otherwise, your fender may swell out.

Reflective insulating wrap is usually available in twofoot and four-foot wide rolls. It is particularly useful as a liner in doors, hard tops and over floors. It adheres easily with spray adhesive and is so thin that carpet and other trim don’t need to be specially modified. The wrap also has an added advantage that it reflects heat, thus making the inside of some cars less uncomfortable.

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Scott’s Hotrods ‘n Customs moved its entire operation from an 8,000-sq/ft building in Oxnard, CA to its new 20,000-sq/ft building on 3.6-acres in beautiful Knoxville, TN in Spring 2018.

Scott’s Hotrods is a very well equipped Full-Service Hot Rod Shop that specializes in custom IFS, 4-Bar Kits & the Most Complete Chassis available on the market. Scott’s talented custom sheet metal fabricators can create some of the most breathtaking scratch-built award-winning vehicles.

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So what has Hunter’s Custom Auto accomplished in those 51 years of great service?

Bringing it’s customers and followers the top of the line happenings of custom Hot Rod, Muscle Cars, you name it, they’ve customized it! Cars don’t just appear, they evolve, built on the technology & style of what came before. That’s what makes Hunters Custom Auto the best, they’ve worked on vehicles through their evolutions!

Hunter’s has just moved to a new location- but don’t worry! The same knowledgeable staff is there to help guide you and create the best custom pieces your heart desires, at almost any budget!

The new location boasts 20,000 square feet of Custom Hot Rod Happenings from custom wheels and tires (mounted, balanced, alignment), raise or lower trucks, tint windows, and so much more! They can even be your Jeep headquarters too! One of the great things about Hunter’s Custom Auto is that they carry such a wide variety of products!

They are a “Master Distributor” for Billet Specialties, Vintage Air, Classic Gauges, American Racing, Riddler Wheels, Nitto Tires, BF Goodrich Tires, US Mags, Fuel Off Road, XD Series Wheels -just to name a few!

Can’t make it out to their new location at 955 East Trinity Lane in Nashville, TN? They ship World Wide! Plus you can always find them at the best shows across the country, like the Pigeon Forge Rod Run. So why wait for the next show to catch them in your area, just head on over to www. hunterscustom.com.

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1977 PONTIAC TRANS AM. $22,000 | 6.6/ 400 Pontiac engine, auto transmission, Cold Air, Factory eight track, Original Car Throughout, Original Bill of Sale and extensive documentation, Extremely Clean Inside and Out. 64,000 miles. Hard to Find one nicer. (865)680-3178- Please Call, will not respond to text messages.

1970 MG MIDGET. $4,295 | Over $6500 invested, over a 7 year period, new paint, new tan colored canvass top, new carbs,new wheel cylinders, new exhaust, new master cylinder and slave cell, complete car - sell as is all parts are with car, reassembly simply needs to be completed, wheels are a one year factory offered wheel, (865)300-7871

1972 CHEVROLET C10. $17,900 | Restored from ground up, new gauges, window tint, Line-X sprayin bed liner, new wheels & tires, near flawless paint, CD player, all Blue-tooth, turn signal, mirrors and the works. Get in and drive across town or drive across the country, its that good. Not looking to trade just sell. For questions call or text (606)310-0859

1974 CORVETTE STINGRAY. $6,800 OBO| Nice Corvette, factory 4 speed ,it’s either a 302 engine or 327 ,interior is in pretty good shape. This car would make a really clean up nice with paint job and a gas tank. It does run, have lots of receipt on engine build and clutch, pressure plate and flywheel, along with other things, (423)298-6083

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1966 FORD THUNDERBIRD CONVERTIBLE. $19,500 | Interior is mostly original, Well over $30,000 invested, everything redone or new-motor, transmission, paint, and convertible top and mechanics of top, 390 V8, number matching car, This car is ready to go, Call Mark on his cell at (812)797-3629, Don’t need any help selling, no low ball offers.

1965 SKYLARK . $4,900 | 2DR Hardtop, 1 Owner, 42K miles, “Barn Find”, Complete, Bucket Seats, Rare OEM Factory V6, Auto Trans, PS, PB, Pulled from his mom’s garage in Tennessee, Headliner is intact, Never wrecked but has few minor bumps in rear bumperFactory Spoke Wheels included, Plus so much more, (423)871-1814

The Collector Car Market Trends Report is published by Cars-On-Line.com, reflecting classic car prices based on actual sales. Their research uses a test group of the most popular collector cars, ones which will change hands most often in the Collector Car Market.

The first column below shows 2008 prices at the height of the collector car market prior to the economic recession after which classic car prices took a tumble. The next two columns compare actual sale price averages for 2017 and 2018 respectively. *Sampling of original list.

Bel Air Convertible No. 2 $94,500 $76,818

Cameo Pickup No. 2 $26,250 $46,950

1958 Chevy Impala Convt (348 Tripower) No. 2 $99,000 $101.260 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe No. 2 $71,400 $111,510 1963 Impala SS 409 Convertible No.

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1994 TOYOTA SUPRA TUBRO FETCHED AN AMAZING $173,600 AT AMELIA AUCTION!

March 11, 2019

Article by: Sean Szymkowski

It appears the introduction of the fifth-generation Toyota Supra has inflated values of classic examples. We say that because this 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo sold for an outrageous $173,600 at auction this past weekend at RM Sotheby’s.

Let’s break down that figure. A 1994 Toyota Supra Turbo with the targa top cost around $43,000 new. Adjusting for inflation, a new example would cost roughly $74,000 today. Not only has the car held its value, but it’s increased 42 percent over the adjusted figure. Frankly, that’s insane for a car just barely old enough to be considered “classic” by the legal definition.

This particular car ticks all the right boxes to be considered a prime example of a fourth-generation Supra, which is certainly most sought-after generation. It has the twin-turbo inline-6 under the hood, a manual transmission, and the optional targa top. According to the consignment information, the car crossed the auction block at RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island auction with

just 11,200 miles on the odometer. Most importantly, it remains all original and had just one owner in Illinois. The fourth-generation Supra was developed at a time when Japanese automakers churned out world beaters as the country’s economy boomed. However, the party came to a crashing halt when Japan’s economy sank into recession throughout the 1990s. Cars like the Supra were eventually yanked from production to cut costs and the final Supra reached U.S. shores in 1999. Production ceased entirely in 2002. Films such as “The Fast and the Furious” turned the car into a poster car for a new generation of enthusiasts, and video games like “Need For Speed” only reinforced the car’s cachet.

As those onlookers come of age, they’re eager to drive the car they hung up on their bedroom walls. Apparently, they’re willing to pay a pretty penny for prime examples, too.

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THINGS TO DO

APRIL MAY

SMOKY MTN FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL

April 12 - April 14

Explore your creativity, add to your skills and pursue interests in the fiber arts. Twenty-seven new classes this year. The Festival focuses on the “sheep to shawl” concept – transforming fleece into finished goods and art pieces. Vendors offer demonstrations, supplies, tools, handspun and hand dyed yarn, and finished goods. Register to learn basic skills and advanced techniques in classes, ranging from fiber preparation to weaving on multiple types of looms and felting, knitting, and crochet and dyeing with natural dyes.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN WINE WEEKEND

April 12 - April 13 | 8am-5pm

Wine lovers rejoice! This spring, sample award-winning wines and foods in the Great Smoky Mountains during Gatlinburg Wine Weekend. Go on the Gatlinburg Wine Tour on Friday April 12, or attend the Gatlinburg Smoky Mountain Wine Fest on April 13th at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts from 1 pm- 6 pm. Both opportunities will provide a chance to sample wine from all over the state of Tennessee.

EASTER SUNRISE AT OBER

Sunday, April 21, 2019

Soak up Easter Sunday sunrise from the top of Mt. Harrison at Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area during this service sponsored by the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association.

Gatlinburg’s Annual Easter Sunrise Service will be enhanced by the beauty of the Smokies when the community and its visitors gather at Ober Gatlinburg for this memorable worship service. The 30-40 minute mountain service will begin at 6:30 A.M. and be led by local pastors of the Gatlinburg Ministerial Association. The offering collected during the service will be used by the Association in assisting those in need.

As host for the Sunrise Service, the staff of Ober Gatlinburg will provide guests with free tram rides to the mountain top beginning at 5:30 A.M. and continuing at 15 minute intervals until the service begins at 6:30 A.M. Complimentary parking at Ober Gatlinburg will be provided for those who prefer to drive up the mountain. In the event of inclement weather, the Service will be held in the Ober Gatlinburg Upper Tramway Mall around the Ice Rink. A breakfast buffet will be available at Ober Gatlinburg’s Seasons of Ober Restaurant from 7:15 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.865-428-0771

YELLOW MUSTANG CAR SHOW

May 2 - May 5

The Yellow Mustang Car Show will be held in May 2-5, 2019 at the Christmas Place Inn.

This is a celebration of Ford’s “Pony” car and is located at Christmas Place Inn on the Parkway in Pigeon Forge, TN. You can register your yellow Mustang, get merchandise, find out about events and get more information at Yellow Mustang Registry.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN ANTIQUE TOY AND PEDAL CAR SHOW

May 8 - May 11

Join us at Country Cascades in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the 2019 Smoky Mountain Antique Toy and Pedal Car Show on May 8 – 11, 2019!

Featuring antique toys, vintage pedal cars, wagons, ride-on toys and parts. Country Cascades sits just off of the Pigeon Forge Parkway at 204 Sharon Drive. (Behind TGIFridays, between Stoplight #3 & #4)

BLOOMIN’

BBQ & BLUEGRASS

May 17 - May 18

Two-days of food and fun in historic downtown Sevierville. See live entertainment from Priscilla & Little RicKee ft. Louisa Branscomb, Jimbo Whaley & Greenbrier, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Balsam Range, Dale Ann Bradley, Love Canon, Phil Leadbetter & the All-Stars of Bluegrass, Dale Ann Bradley, and headliner Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

“The iconic and profoundly influential Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is often cited as a catalyst for an entire movement in Country Rock and American Roots Music. With multiplatinum and gold records, strings of top ten hits such as “Fishin’ in the Dark” and “Mr. Bojangles,” multiple Grammy, IBMA, CMA Awards, and nominations, the band’s accolades continue to accumulate.”

More than forty of the nation’s top BBQ cook teams will be on hand for the Bush’s Best Tennessee State Championship Cook Off. Other event highlights include The Mountain Soul Vocal Competition honoring the songwriting of Dolly Parton, The Late Night Jam, and The People’s Choice Tasting Contest (ticketed) which let’s the public sample and vote for their favorite pulled pork. Free admission. Free concerts. http://www.bloominbbq.com

Share a few days with Women of Joy – a ministry that has been changing the lives of women since 1994. Based in Decatur, AL and lead by Phil and Debbie Waldrep, these weekends serve and minister to crowds ranging from 1,000 to 14,000 women at each event. These incredible weekends are designed, created and intended to bring women of all ages and cultures together to help you pursue a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ.

Nature lovers, hikers and outdoors enthusiasts unite for Wilderness Wildlife Week™ in Pigeon Forge! From educational programs designed specifically for the youngsters to guided hikes into the Great Smoky Mountains for the more adventurous folks, Wilderness Wildlife Week offers a variety of programs for all ages and interests.

NATIONAL F-100

5/16 - 5/18

Get ready for the cruise of a lifetime down the Pigeon Forge Parkway during the Grand National F-100 Reunion. This event will take place at the LeConte Event Center that will include parts vendors from across the nation, food vendors and an award banquet. Join us for this fun-filled family event and get a close up look at some classic F-100’s.

6/23 - 6/28

Join us for the 29th Annual National School Safety Conference. Resource officers, law enforcement officials, school security/ safety personnel, educators, school board members, school administrators, and any professionals are invited to attend.

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TN MOUNTAIN TOURS

There’s something almost magical about the Smoky Mountains rising majestically above towns in East Tennessee. They can make you feel safe when looking out your window, as they appear to stand guard over the land, or they can make you feel exhilarated when you climb to the very top and survey the same land that was once an unexplored frontier. The stories that are told about these natural landmarks can be titillating, frightening, or simply sad, as so much life has been lived in their shadows for centuries. Stories about history, heritage, and life living in this rugged yet beautiful area of the Great Smoky Mountains.

SIGHTS OF THE SMOKIES: LENGTH: 8 HOURS | $49.99-$99.99

This 8 hour tour is designed to cover everything a tourist would want to do in a day. We have 2 shopping stops with local stores, 2 sightseeing spots with beautiful views in and of the park, amazing food for lunch which is included in the price, and 2 places full of history and heritage.

CADES COVE: LENGTH: 4-5 HOURS | $24.99-$49.99

Visit the historic area of Cade’s Cove. Listed as a must see by almost every visitor to the Smoky Mountains. This is a tour full of sights and stories so sit back, relax and take plenty of photos. Far more in depth than a self guided tour would be.

ROARING FORK HISTORY TOUR: LENGTH: 3-4 HOURS | $19.99-$34.99

Take a tour of one of the most unique and interesting places in the Smokies. This history tour will give you an in depth look at the lives and hardships of early settlers who came to live in the Roaring Fork area in the early and mid 1800’s.

OVER THE TOP: LENGTH: 4 HOURS | $19.99-$44.99

This 4 hour tour takes us up to the top of New Found Gap and over to the other side to Oconaluftee visitor center. Stopping to see the views along the way.

ROUNDABOUT GATLINBURG: LENGTH: 2-2.5 HOURS | $19.99-$24.99

This was the most popular tour of 2016. A 2 - 2.5 hour tour around the wonderful and historic town of Gatlinburg. Learn the history and see the sights.

MOONSHINE & WINE: LENGTH: 4-5 HOURS | $45.99-$49.99

A 4-5 hour tour visiting 6-8 Moonshine and Wine locations. Try the most popular tour in the Smoky Mountains. Get a taste of real Moonshine and delicious Wine. This tour fills up fast so book in advance!

MINI MOONSHINE TOUR: LENGTH: 2.5 HOURS | $27.99-$29.99

This is a 2.5 hour version of the famous Moonshine & Wine tour. This tour is Moonshine only and visits 2-3 different Moonshine facilities. It includes free tastings and a backstage tour. It also features a Moonshine facility that isn’t on our usual route.

TIPS| TRICKS

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is home to a few spectacular events which keep visitors coming to the area every year to indulge in all different types of car shows each Fall and Spring! These semi- annual shows are known for showcasing rods, classics, and customs of all makes and models! These weekend long shows are great for all enthusiasts to meet and greet while greeting the opportunities for amazing awards and cash prizes!

Getting Around Town

A common question most travelers to the area have is, how to avoid traffic on the parkway during these weekend events? Although golf carts are the best way to maneuver around the high traffic volume areas, there are a few requirements in places to operate these vehicles.

All golf carts being driven on sidewalks, parking lots, and on the parkways are required to have safety equipment such as:

Head, tail, stop, and front and rear turn signal lamps

Reflectors- red on each side near the rear and also one red on the back of the cart.

•Parking brake

•Driver’s side exterior mirror, and either an interior mirror or exterior mirror on passenger side

•Non- plexiglass windshield

•Seat belts

•VIN number

Rentals are always available in Pigeon Forge for your convenience. All rentals are certified to be used on the parkway, sidewalks, parking lots, etc. If you’re looking for golf carts or scooter rentals be sure to check out these options!

Cart Rentals

Convenience and style make getting around Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg with ease during the busiest weekends in town. They offer low speed vehicles with 4 seat and 6 seat options from the best manufacturer in the business E-Z-Go.

Scooter Sales and Rentals

Reserve scooters, wheelchairs, and strollers for your smoky mountain travels. Be sure to note special event pricing for the upcoming car show.

Avoid The Parkway!

The main parkway that runs straight through Pigeon Forge is always pretty busy and car show weekends amplify this times 100! A few tips would be to take an alternate route/ road to get to either Dollywood’s Splash Country or The LeConte Center for these events. Rather than taking the parkway, try hopping on Teaster Lane and Veterans Boulevard. Both of these roads connect and run parallel to the parkway to save you from the many traffic lights and other drivers!

If you’re staying in a hotel close to the event location, try walking the parkway! The walk is flat and allows you to either walk along the parkway or take a detour to the greenway for more scenic views! Enjoy walking by all shops, attractions, and restaurants without getting stuck in all the heavy traffic!

Get accommodations off the strip.

When you’re in Pigeon Forge is to stay in one of our cabins with mountain views. At the end of the day of looking at a bevy of beautiful cars, kick back, relax, and enjoy the gorgeous view of the Smoky Mountains, away from the hustle and bustle. Sip a cup of coffee on your cabin’s rocking chair porch, or take advantage of your private outdoor hot tub—these are just a couple ways you can enjoy your stay this year during the Rod Run in Pigeon Forge!

LIFE ON THE SAVAGE SEAS

Life at sea isn’t for everyone! Find out what it takes to survive on the open waters. Arrr ye fit for it?!

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It’s a Pirate’s Life For Me!

• Learn about daily Pirate life- what they nibbled on after a good plunder, their weapons of choice, and what they did when they weren’t causing trouble..

• What did Pirates do for fun? Play a quiz game to find out what kind of Pirate you are.

• Turn yourself into a pirate or parrot, but beware the kraken!

Pillage and Plunder

• Dispel common myths

• Learn what job you’re cut out for.

• Dig through magical sand to uncover buried treasure

SEA MONSTERS

Beneath the surface, hidden in the dark depths of the sea, vicious sea creatures lurk, ready to attack a ship at any moment…

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Sea Monsters Past and Present

• Use a 16th century map to determine where the sea creatures live. You’ll need to avoid them at all costs!

• Quiz yourself on your sea monster knowledge. Can you correctly identify the most infamous?

• Take your picture with our resident sea monster.

SHIPWRECKED

Reclaimed by the sea, shipwrecks teem with life, treasures, and secrets of the past.

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Discovery and Ruin

• Hop aboard the S.S. Nose Dive and examine Pacific sea life.

• Climb beneath an ancient shipwreck and explore the treasures she hides.

• Experience how divers work to uncover buried vessels using special diving gloves.

• Take part in a discovery mission to expose rare artifacts in a giant fish tank.

Mysteries and Tall Tales

• Learn about mysterious ships and shipwrecks -can you discern what is fact or fiction?

• Grab a friend and use your sharp mind and steady hands to navigate the Map Maze.

• Repair Billy the Skeleton as fast as you can before he disintegrates.

• Test your knowledge on ghost ships and stories.

MOTHER NATURE

A force of destiny, destruction, and discovery, the sea has the power to control the fate of those who brave her waters.

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Weather the Storm, If Ye Dare

• Brave hurricane-force winds in a mighty storm simulation.

• Learn about a small little worm with a big, destructive past.

RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM OF THE SMOKIES

88 River Road Gatlinburg TN, 37738

Phone: (865) 430-8808

Toll Free: (800) 240-1358

Experience the Glass Bottom Boat Adventure!

This new experience at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies will allow you to venture into the heart of Shark Lagoon. You will be surrounded by colorful and dangerous marine life that inhabits the Atlantic and Caribbean reefs. From Sally, our resident Green Sea Turtle, to 12-foot sharks and thousands of Exotic Sea Creatures.

Shark Lagoon is home to over 8,500 aquatic animals representing more than 75 different species. Led by our Adventure Crew, guests will learn all about the animals within the Aquarium and what it takes to maintain the facility during each boat ride. Upgrade your visit when you come in!