About This Event
The Fall Cherokee Rod Run takes place October 16–17, 2026, at the Cherokee Expo Center in Cherokee, North Carolina. Hosted by the Cherokee Rodders, the two-day event brings classic car culture to the Smoky Mountains with asphalt parking, scenic driving routes, and automotive vendors.
Weekend highlights include a Poker Cruise through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Valve Cover Racing, a Model Car Contest, parts vendors, and a swap meet. Attendees can also participate in 50/50 drawings, tool box and crate motor raffles, and thousands in daily cash giveaways. Registered participants are treated to live music and a complimentary dinner on Friday evening.
Gates open at 8:30 AM on both Friday and Saturday, with Saturday wrapping up with trophy presentations and major cash prize drawings at 4:00 PM. Spectator admission is free.
Event Highlights
- Poker Cruise through the National Park
- Valve Cover Racing
- Model Car Contest
- Crate Motor Raffle
- Custom Tool Box Raffle
- Parts Vendors & Swap Meet
- Live Music
- Participant Dinner on Friday Evening
- Thousands in Daily Cash Giveaways
Event Details
- Spectator Admission
- Free
- Vehicle Registration Link
- Register your vehicle
- Awards / Judging
- Trophy winners and cash giveaways announced Saturday at 4:00 PM, featuring handcrafted trophies by Cherokee Rodders members. Model car competition awards given Saturday at 4:00 PM. Early Bird Show voting and cash/door prizes on Thursday.
Location
Cherokee Expo Center1501 Acquoni RdCherokee, NC 28719Organizer / Source
- Organizer
- Cherokee Rodders
- Official website
- Visit website
- Event website
- Visit Event Website
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