Thunder in the Smokies May 1-3, 2020, June 26 - July 28, 2020 September 11-13, 2020 
OLDEST & LARGEST RALLY IN MAGGIE VALLEY & THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS OF NC
Come ride the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Dragon's Tail, the Cherohala Skyway and more scenic roads. With top-notch performers, tasty treats and an enthusiastic crowd, it's sure to be a good time. Win $1,000 at the Bike Games or win $1,000 at the Bike Show. Stock up on gear with a great selection of vendors. You don't want to miss the Thunder in the Smokies Rally. We offer Tour Rides on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Exciting entertainment, $1,000 Bike Games Prize, $1,000 Bike Show Prize, Vendors and much more during our three-day rally! We are THE LARGEST RALLY IN MAGGIE VALLEY AND THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS OF NC. All bikes and ages welcomed. Join us at the Handlebar Corral for a rumbling weekend where thousands of bikers roll into town for the busiest motorcycle weekend in town.

Performances include four to ten international folk dance groups, Appalachian, and Cherokee cultural performers, storytellers, musicians, panel discussions, dance lessons, and more. All events are an opportunity to share culture.

Elevate – The Smoky Mountain Tattoo FestivalWestern North Carolina's premiere tattoo event experience. Enjoy tattooing from some of the most prestigious artists in the world, live entertainment all weekend long including drag queen competition, air guitar competition, tattoo competitions every day of the event, and so much more!$5,000 CASH PRIZE AND WEEKEND GETAWAY FOR BEST OF SHOW!HUGE CASH PRIZES EVERY SINGLE DAY!!First Annual Elevate – The Smoky Mountain Tattoo Festival is located inside of Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Resort, you'll be surrounded by the beautiful Smoky Mountains. The resort includes a world class spa, gaming, bowling, and shopping!

This three-day motorcycle rally will have you opening up your throttle or just gently cruising over to ride the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway! In addition to the ride and beautiful scenery, we'll have music, bike builders, games with prizes, a bike show, plenty of vendors to check out and much, much more. All bikes and ages welcome!Admission is $15 on Friday, $15 on Saturday, and $10 on Sunday.
Weekend passes are $30 (covers all three days).For more event details, visit the Blue Ridge Run Facebook page or blueridgerun.com.