Great Smoky Mountain Bronco Stampede

The Broncos roll back into Pigeon Forge. The Great Smoky Mountain Bronco® Stampede takes over LeConte Event Center for two full days of Show & Shine competition, indoor and outdoor vendors, professional onsite installations, and every configuration of the legendary Bronco® you can imagine.

Whether you're a longtime Bronco® owner, eyeing your next upgrade, or just want to spend a weekend surrounded by incredible rides in the Smoky Mountains, here's everything you need before you go.

Essential information

LeConte Event Center
2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN

Dates — Held annually in mid-August (recent years have landed on the second or third weekend). Check smbroncostampede.com for the current year's exact dates.

Hours — nine to five daily, both days.

Parking — free and ample at the LeConte Event Center.

Admission

Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for children ages six to twelve. Ages five and under get in free. (Pricing is set by the event organizer and can change year to year.)

Tickets are sold at the door only — there are no presales. Be cautious of anyone attempting to sell tickets online; the only legitimate way to buy is at the event itself.

What to expect

Show & Shine

The centerpiece of the Stampede. Bronco® owners put their builds on full display for two days of admiration, competition, and the deeply satisfying experience of walking row after row of perfectly detailed rigs. Stock classics, lifted trail builds, heritage editions, and daily-driver builds all find their place in the Show & Shine.

Indoor and outdoor vendors

Browse a wide selection of Bronco®-specific vendors across both indoor and outdoor spaces. Accessories, parts, apparel, and gear — this is where owners make the purchases they've been researching for months.

Professional onsite installations

Select vendors offer professional installations on site, meaning you can have accessories fitted to your Bronco® before you drive home rather than waiting until you're back in your driveway.

Two full days of everything Bronco®

The atmosphere at LeConte Event Center during the Stampede is the thing that keeps people coming back year after year. A community of people who share a genuine passion for this vehicle, gathered in one of the most scenic settings in the Southeast.

Plan your stay in Pigeon Forge

LeConte Event Center sits right in Pigeon Forge, making it one of the most convenient events to pair with a full Smoky Mountain weekend. After the Show & Shine closes at five each evening, you've got Dollywood, The Island, Old Mill Square, the Pigeon Forge Parkway's full dinner show lineup, and — most importantly — a private Pigeon Forge cabin to come back to.

A cabin with a game room and a hot tub is the natural end to a Bronco® event day. No hotel walls, no shared spaces — just your group, your Bronco® in the parking area, and the mountain air.

Colonial Properties manages cabin rentals across Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Sevierville, with properties ranging from cozy cabins for two to large group lodges that sleep an entire Bronco® club traveling together.

While you're in Pigeon Forge

The Stampede runs nine to five both days, leaving your evenings open. A few things worth doing around the event:

Old Mill Square

Pick up stone-ground cornmeal, locally made candy, and Tennessee pottery from the historic 1830 grist mill district just minutes from LeConte. A great stop for a casual post-event hour.

Dinner shows

Paula Deen's Lumberjack Feud Supper Show, Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud, and Dolly Parton's Stampede all operate evenings throughout August. Book in advance for Saturday night.

The Island

Free to enter, with restaurants, the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, and a full entertainment corridor that works well for an evening out without a reservation.

Cades Cove

If you're up early before the event opens at nine, the Cades Cove Loop Road opens at eight. A quick wildlife drive beforehand is a genuinely great Smoky Mountain morning.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Bronco Stampede?

LeConte Event Center, 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN — the same venue as the Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Invasion.

When is it?

The Stampede is held over two days in mid-August each year, running nine to five daily. Check smbroncostampede.com for the current year's exact dates.

How much is admission?

$15 for adults, $5 for children ages six to twelve, and free for ages five and under. Tickets are sold at the door only — no presales. Pricing can change year to year.

Can I buy tickets online?

No — tickets are available only at the event. Disregard any third party claiming to sell advance tickets.

Do I need to own a Bronco?

Not at all. The event welcomes anyone who wants to see incredible vehicles, browse vendors, and enjoy the atmosphere.

Where should I stay?

Pigeon Forge cabins near LeConte Event Center are the most convenient option. Browse Colonial Properties' Pigeon Forge cabin rentals and book direct for the best rate.