Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday

More than just a car show, the annual Bronco Super Celebration includes family-friendly events throughout the weekend. Alongside rows and rows of beautiful broncos, you'll find games, contests & activities for the whole family. Join with other Bronco lovers for organized sightseeing drives or explore the Great Smoky Mountains at your own speed. Don't miss the famous wildlife viewing opportunities during a drive through nearby Cades Cove.

This four-day event began in 2006 and has grown into the world's largest gathering of Bronco enthusiasts! Located in nearby Townsend, you & your family can enjoy all of the attractions of Pigeon Forge before and after the show's events. It is roughly a 30 minute drive from our campground to the event center, through some beautiful countryside. Prefer to be closer to the event? Consider staying with our friends at the Townsend/Great Smokies KOA Holiday.

Car enthusiasts from around the nation will gather for the Pigeon Forge Rod Run in April! If you love classic cars and automotive history, you simply cannot miss this massive event! The Pigeon Forge Rod Run is the area's largest automotive event, which has roots dating back to the 1970s. You may be familiar with this event by other names from previous variations, including Shades of the Past and The Grand Run. The 2024 event will feature top 25 awards, ultimate 5 awards, a big cash giveaway, a huge swap meet, hundreds of showcars and more! Can't join the action this Spring? Make plans to attend the Fall Rod Run! 

Our campground will celebrate the Rod Run with a special weekend filled with 1950s-inspired fun, including a Sock Hop! The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway! The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA is a featured lodging partner for the Pigeon Forge Rod Runs.

Camping near the Great Smoky Mountains in spring is a great way to celebrate the changing season and experience gorgeous blossoms in all their brilliance. Staying in Pigeon Forge also gives you the opportunity to attend Dollywood's Flower & Food Festival. The fest celebrates fresh flavors, bold flowers and unique foods. Listen to live music and the joyful background sounds of springtime, witness the whimsical aerial show and enjoy the mouthwatering flavors on offer.Remember your camera! The park is brimming with towering living plant sculptures and displays like the multicolored umbrella installation.

Presented by the Appalachian Volkswagen Association, the Circle Yer Wagens VW show is an annual event held at the Sevier County Fairgrounds. Event highlights include a huge swap meet, top 75+ show, dash plaques to the first 150 entrants, and cash prizes.

This annual reunion is the largest classic Ford truck show in the country! The Grand National F-100 Reunion in Pigeon Forge is a gathering of Ford trucks from 1996 and older including pre F-1, F-1, F-100, F-250 UP, F-150, F-250 and up. (No Rancheros or Broncos). The show has a family atmosphere, with an awards banquet and food vendors. Enjoy the drive from Pigeon Forge to Gatlinburg on Friday, May 17 during the Great Smoky Mountains F-100 cruise.

The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway!

Classic GTO's, Firebirds and Fieros gather each Summer for Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge! This event features a swap meet, best in show awards, best in stock awards and a Saturday Night Cruise. All proceeds from this show will support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Check the Pontiacs in Pigeon Forge Facebook group for more information.

The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway!

As you are planning your summer holiday near the Smokies, be sure to put Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Summer Celebration as one of the top attractions to enjoy during your trip. The summer celebration offers bursts of color, family-favorite shows like the Gazillion Bubble Show and many whimsical ways to play. Sit in the rocking chairs and take in the magnificent technicolor canopies and kites.The fun does not stop after the sun sets. Take an exhilarating ride on Big Bear Mountain. Watch hundreds of drones synchronize across the night sky and the famous summer fireworks show. Pack your dance shoes and join in on the high-energy dance party under the cover of the Wildwood Grove tree.

The Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede is an event that is open to ALL Bronco enthusiasts and Bronco clubs throughout the nation. There will be an expo for Bronco parts and accessory vendors, and off-road-related products. During your visit, be sure to take advantage of several famous drives in our area, including the scenic Cade's Cove drive, stunning drives through Great Smoky Mountains National Park, or take a day trip to the Blue Ridge Parkway or Tail of the Dragon.The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway!

It's a Smoky Mountain Jeep ThingOpen to ALL Jeep® enthusiasts and Jeep® Clubs throughout the nation, the Smoky Mountain Jeep® Invasion is an Expo for all leading Jeep® parts and their accessory vendors, including a Jeep® Show where several trophies are awarded.

Jeep lovers from across the nation will convene in Pigeon Forge from August 22-24, 2024! This popular event celebrates all things Jeep. Make the most of your time in the Smoky Mountains with an off-road adventure with one of the area's professional tour companies. 

Our campground will have a variety of fun activities planned during the Jeep Invasion. The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway!

Enjoy the light fall breeze and changing autumn leaves in the Deluxe Cabins near the Smokies. While enjoying your nature escape, take a short drive to the Dollywood Harvest Festival hosted by Humana. The changing forest colors are the magnificent backdrop to the event. Sip on spicy drinks and savor the autumnal flavors of pumpkin and apple treats. Listen to live music and the sounds of bluegrass, Southern gospel, country and Americana tunes.Go for an exhilarating ride on Big Bear Mountain and other fan favorites. Join the pumpkin carving events and the demonstration by master craftsmen. You can also marvel at the various handmade crafts from artisans who join the festival from across the nation.Wait for the sun to go down to see the enchanting Great Pumpkin LumiNights. The award-winning display features 12,000 pumpkins lighting the night sky, including the renowned Hoot Owl Hollow and friends.

Car enthusiasts from around the nation will gather for the Pigeon Forge Rod Run! If you love classic cars and automotive history, you simply cannot miss this massive, three-day event! The Pigeon Forge Rod Run is the area's largest automotive event, which has roots dating back to the 1970s. You may be familiar with this event by other names from previous variations, including Shades of the Past and The Grand Run. The 2024 event will feature top 25 awards, ultimate 5 awards, $10,000 cash giveaway, a huge swap meet, hundreds of showcars and more! Can't join the action this Fall? Make plans to attend the Spring Rod Run in the April! 

Our campground will celebrate the Rod Run with a special weekend filled with 1950s-inspired fun, including a Sock Hop! The event will be held at the LeConte Center, which is approximately 1.5 miles from the Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA Holiday. Consider beating the traffic by walking or biking from the campground to the LeConte Center along the Riverwalk Greenway! The Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg KOA is a featured lodging partner for the Pigeon Forge Rod Runs.

Hear the finest in Southern gospel music when the National Quartet Convention returns to the LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge! This annual event is the largest event in Gospel Music, with as many as 40,000 visiting during this week-long event. Reserve your seats now for the National Quartet Convention.

Dolly Parton's Stampede is a great place for dinner and a show, especially during the holiday season. During Christmas time, the venue comes alive with the spirit of Christmas for one of the most spectacular holiday shows this side of the Smokies. Each show also features some Christmas fun and games with elves, a live nativity scene and a visit from Santa.To make Dolly Parton's Stampede even better, Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday is minutes away for a convenient way to soak in the holiday fun and enjoy a wonderful meal.

It's easy to get into the holiday season at Dollywood's Smoky Mountain Christmas. With millions of twinkling lights and towering Christmas trees throughout the park, there is plenty to see in addition to the award-winning rides. Dollywood is also home to spectacular food, making it a great place to try festive flavors. If you stay until the sun goes down, you will see the sky light up at night with a Christmas drone show.Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday's convenient location to Dollywood makes it a great spot to stay while you visit the park. Since the campground is so close, you can see the park multiple times to ensure you can partake in all the wonderful festivities available.

Pigeon Forge is your destination for everything winter. From twinkling street displays to plenty of festive shows and other entertainment, you will never feel bored as you soak in the wonder and magic of the winter season. The mountain peaks and swirling snowflakes make Pigeon Forge the perfect backdrop for holiday shopping. Explore the local boutiques and artisans for a one-of-a-kind gift that perfectly represents the Smoky Mountains.Winterfest happens throughout Pigeon Forge, with Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday in the middle of the action. Conveniently walk to nearby attractions or take a quick drive for an easy way to enjoy some winter fun.

Experience the magic of Christmas with the Christmas at Array show. This two-hour spectacular features festive lights, your favorite holiday songs and plenty of costumes to help make the holiday season feel even more special.This variety show lets you experience world-class vocalists, dancers, musicians and plenty of sketches that will make you laugh and leave you on the edge of your seat. Bring your whole family to celebrate the season or plan a wonderful and touching date night for you and your partner.Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg KOA Holiday is less than 10 minutes away from Array, making it the perfect place to stay when you come into town for Array's Christmas spectacular.