One of the biggest car shows in the Southeast is the annual Grand Spring Rod Run in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Starting April 14 through 17, 2011 at traffic light number 3, hundreds of classic cars and trucks will be parked in every available parking space on both sides of the road along a 20 mile stretch of the Parkway between Pigeon Forge and Sevierville.

Vendors from all over the country will attend, many sitting and guarding their immaculate, shiny chrome vehicles, some may have fixer uppers and a lot of people are just there to show off their car, relax and enjoy the show.

All along the strip is like a museum of classic cars of all different kinds; 50s and 60's Chevys, Corvettes, Chevelles, Camaros, El Caminos, Ford Model T's, Mustangs, Thunderbirds,  Bel Aires, Mercurys, Cadillacs, Buicks, hot rods, rat rods, custom cars and trucks as well as car enthusiast vendor booths offering professional advice and demonstrations.

Though many of the cars will start coming in on Wednesday and Thursday, by weekend the atmosphere will be buzzing with people walking and cruising up and down the strip from morn to night.

For those who don't wish to miss any of the cars in the show, it is recommended to take a leisurely stroll from one end of the strip, along one side of the Parkway one day and do the other side the next day.  When you get tired of drooling over the cars, there are plenty of restaurants and convenience stores along the way to take a break and chill out.

The Grand Spring Rod Run makes for a good excuse to take the wife and kids for a weekend getaway. Some wives like to tag along to appreciate the beauty of the vast parade of shiny chromed vehicles from the past.

Those who don't share the same enthusiasm have the opportunity to shop till they drop at Pigeon Forge's many outlet malls, go to the world famous Dollywood theme park, or take the kids on the numerous rides and museums that line the Parkway.

Finding a reasonably priced hotel is usually easy in Pigeon Forge, but during the Rod Run it is advised to book earlier. Another alternative for finding accommodation is nearby Gatlinburg, which is just about 10 miles from Pigeon Forge and also has plenty of entertainment, shops and restaurants.

Pigeon Forge car shows have been bringing thousands of visitors to the beautiful Great Smokey Mountains of Tennessee for almost 30 years. Many returning year after year; some maybe trading in an old classic they bought a year ago, just to experience the pleasure of driving and being the caretaker of another old classic for a few years. Others come just to walk the strip, enjoy the company, and see Americana at it's very best.

The Grand Spring Rod Run held in April is just the first of three Pigeon Forge annual classic car shows. The Grand Fall Rod Run will be held September 9-10, 2011, followed by Shades of the Past Rod Run XXIX on September 15-19, 2011.

For more information on Pigeon Forge Classic Car Shows visit www.mypigeonforge.com/events_car_shows.aspx or call MCS Promotions 865-687-3976.


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