Rev your engine and head for Pigeon Forge to see hundreds of classic hot rods! The 2025 Spring Rod Run is Apr. 10-12 at the LeConte Center, promising gorgeous cars and family fun. Keep reading to plan your Rod Run adventure.
What’s a “rod run”?
This celebration of vintage hot rods gathers car enthusiasts and spectators for the region’s largest car show. You’ll find family-friendly events including these:
Car Corral: See classic cars up close and talk with owners. Wander at your own pace and snap amazing photos.
Swap Meet: Gearheads congregate to find every imaginable auto accessory. You don’t have to own a hot rod to have a blast here!
Competitions: Root for your favorite cars as you watch competitions to honor the top 25 cars and crown an “Ultimate 7” of dazzling winners.
When and where is the Pigeon Forge Rod Run this year?
The Rod Run takes place Apr. 10-12. Thursday and Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The event is at the LeConte Center, 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge. You can’t miss this conference center, located next to The Island entertainment complex.
How do I get tickets?
Buy tickets on site, using cash or credit. Rod Run tickets are not available online. Tickets cost $20 per day, per person, but kids age 12 and under get in free with a paying adult. You can score a three-day pass for just $45.
Parking at the LeConte Center is free.
Will there be vendors?
Vendors are on site with official t-shirts, car accessories and parts, car care products, metal signs, stickers, and much more.
Is food available?
You’ll work up an appetite admiring so many hot rods, so take a break for lunch or a snack. Food vendors are on site both inside and outside the LeConte Center all three days.
Where should I stay?
Get the most out of your visit by staying in a private, cozy cabin close to the LeConte Center. You’ll be just minutes from the car show, and close to attractions in downtown Pigeon Forge. Browse our Pigeon Forge cabins to find your hot rod heaven!
