The hills may be alive with the sound of music in Austria, but in the Smoky Mountains – at certain times of the year anyway – you’ll hear the thundering sounds of engines revving as they echo throughout the valley. Gearheads travel from all over the country for some of the most popular car shows in the area. Read on for a list of our favorite 2022 car shows in Maggie Valley, NC!
Annual Southeastern Mini Truckin’ Nationals
April 22, 2022 – April 24, 2022
Head to the iconic Maggie Valley Festival Grounds for an easy-riding and laid back time at this open car and truck show. Hang out with fellow car enthusiasts and make new friends as you drag the Maggie Valley strip all weekend. You’ll find parts vendors, food vendors, and even enjoy a live DJ who will play the kind of jams that get the bobblehead on your dashboard rocking.
For more information contact Jason at Bell’s Rod Shop at 865-742-7403, email minitruckinnats@gmail.com or visit http://www.minitruckinnats.com/.
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Thunder in the Smokies Motorcycle Rally
April 29, 2022 – May 1, 2022
June 24, 2022 – June 26, 2022
September 9, 2022 – September 11, 2022
Motorcycle lovers will not want to miss Thunder in the Smokies! Join in on the largest and oldest rally in Maggie Valley when thousands of bikers roll into the Great Smoky Mountains for a fun weekend every spring, summer, and fall. Maggie Valley is a biker friendly town where a rumbling weekend like this is a welcome sight – and sound.
Enjoy tour rides, vendors, a bike show, bike games, prizes, concerts, all the latest bikes and products, a Sunday morning church service, and more! What’s better than cruising a winding mountain road and soaking up the beautiful surroundings while hugging the curves on the Tail of the Dragon? But besides all the rides, don’t miss the fantastic Bike Games, the winner gets $1,000 in cash and another grand goes to the Bike Show winners.
BMW Riders Association (BMWRA) National Rally
May 12, 2022 – May 15, 2022
Possibly one of the biggest events of the year, this motorcycle show in Maggie Valley is a must-attend weekend. Tickets are on sale now, and if you haven’t booked yours yet, go to their website and do it now. Then book your room, cabin, or cottage at the Meadowlark Motel before spots are gone!
KKOA Icons of Hotrodding Festival
May 13, 2022 – May 14, 2022
Gear up for a great time at this popular hotrod car show in Maggie Valley. The Kustom Kemps of America (America’s oldest and largest Kustom car and truck association) is hosting their 4th annual festival. All cars and trucks are welcome at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Bring your pre-1969 and older “mild to wild” Kustomized cars and get ready to see the best of the best. Find chopped and dropped leadsleds, channeled and hopped-up hotrods, sectioned and bubble-top creations, roadsters, coupes, American Graffiti style 40s, 50s, 60s, and so much more! Visit this page on our website to learn more about the show and how to register.
Slingshots in the Smokies
May 31, 2022 – June 4, 2022
Get ready for the Super Bowl of the Slingshot Events with the 8th Annual Slingshots in the Smokies! One of the most dynamic car shows in Maggie Valley, this post-Memorial Day weekend event will include new and exciting additions for 2022. There will be an attempt to break the world record for Slingshots in a parade, beating the record from 2019. Enjoy an autocross, group rides led by experts, an LED lights night ride, new competitions, live music, parties, vendors, and so much more!
WNC Jeep Fest
June 10, 2022 – June 11, 2022
Benefitting Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation, this car show in Maggie Valley is an event with heart. You can feel good about giving back while exploring the one-of-a-kind trails that you can only find in the Western North Carolina Smokies. Enjoy both automotive and food vendors as well as a ton of other exciting attractions. And be sure to get in on the guided rides, all of which are stock friendly.
Camaro & Firebird Car Show/Maggie Valley Swap Meet
June 16, 2022 – June 18, 2022
July 15, 2022 – July 16, 2022
September 22, 2022 – September 24, 2022
Whether you’re in town in spring, summer, or fall, you can get in on the Maggie Valley Swap Meet & Car Show. Discover everything from street rods, classics, rat rods, muscle cars, customs, pickups, antiques, and so much more. There is a $5 Daily Admission for ages 13 & up. Held at the Maggie Valley Fairgrounds, the car show is open Thursday & Friday from 8am – 6pm and Saturday, 8am – 4pm. Call 423-608-4519 for more information or email rodneybuckner@att.net.
If you’re planning on attending any of these car shows in Maggie Valley, don’t wait to reserve your room. These are popular events, and accommodations book up fast. Check out the rooms at our motorcycle-friendly hotel and save your spot today!
