What Rod Run would you recommend us?

Though we go to several local swap meets and such my wife and I like to take Dad and Mom and our kids (now in their 20s) to a big car show every year. We are located in Crossville Tennessee so distance is an issue. In the past we have been going to the Turkey Rod Run in Daytona about 10 hours away for Thanksgiving. Lisa asked today if I wanted her to reserve our rooms for this year as she was sure I would want to drive the 53 down. I thought I would see what you guys suggest first.

Things that are important to us.

Lots of pre 1960 cars.
Family atmosphere.
Nice Lodging.
Good food.
Late Summer or Fall

 

Ten hours in a car with my family and someone would be getting left at a gas station.

 

Back to the 50's St. Paul MN.
June 17-18-19th Fathers Day weekend
http://www.msra.com/

 

Absolutely St. Paul. Went many times years ago and last year again. Going again this year.

 

The first Friday cruise in Gadsden Alabama is always a lot of fun. Year round. about 300 cars , 100 motorcycles...and 50 street venders , all on a Friday afternoon.

 

Bunny Run in Jackson, Tn. April 15-17 A good 'un

 

Ditto...MSRA Back To The 50's
Look for my white coupe when you're there!

 

Shades Of The Past. Pigeon Forge, TN

 

Thanks. Im going to do a little research and make a decision. Shades of the past as it is definate as it is just 2 hours from us so will grap it in addition to a longer trip.

 

Cruising the Coast...it last little over a week...cruisingthecoast.com should bring it up.......Pigeon Forge is also a good one....these 2 are a must every year for me...been going for years. Enjoy, Donnie

 

Frog Follies Evansville Indiana!! Super friendly hosts, Rods&Custom cars, Alot of parts vendors,swap meet,great food,music and camping!!! We will be vending there again this year..One of our favorites!

 

crusin the coast is a good one. lots of different bands. stuff for women. crusin. they have it all.

 

Knoxville nat's in May. Louisville nat's in August. Friday night cruises in Murfreesboro.

 

pretty sure they said distance is an issue...

 

Louisville,Ky Beatersville,Beatersville and Beatersville !!!!!!!

 

Charleston, West Virginia hosts the Boulevard Rod Run & Doo Wop October 6-9, 2011. There is a cut-off at 1000 entries, so pre-registration is wise. The show was featured on Dennis Gage's "My Classic Car" tv series a couple of years ago. Great venue, family atmosphere, free nightly concerts, seminars, burn-out and flame thrower contests, swap meet, special events for the ladies, model car contest, etc. Pre-registration is $25 and gets you an event t-shirt, special BBQ dinner on Thursday night, dash plaque and admission to all special events. Check out the website: www.charlestonwvcarshow.com


Jim

 

Beatersville is great, especially if you're into the whole 'Kustom Kulture' deal, pinup contests, etc. Plus our club hosts a pre-show party/bbq/sleepover in Louisville...

The Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green ROCKS...

The Road Rocket Rumble in Indy is cool, 3 day show and you have to be registered at the show to get a room at the Clarion, again, pinup contest, etc. Probably my one of my favorite shows though... Tom, Naomi and the rest of the Road Rockets are real honest to God "car guys",

Frog Follies is also a great show with a FANTASTIC swap meet, but it is a pre-48 show... just so ya know.

If I could only go to ONE show this year it would be a toss up between the Hot Rod Reunion at Bowling Green or the Road Rockets show...

 

Hunner Car Pileup (Oct. 8th) in Decatur, IL. I know it's early summer, but the Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green is a ton of fun.

 

x2 on Hunnert Car Pile Up.

Also in tenn. the grand rod run. i think they have one in the spring and one in the fall...i believe its the week after the shades of the past.

 

Never been to the shades in pigeon forge tenn. but have always thought about it.
We have been to the Grand Rod Run,there in the smokies(one in the spring and one in the fall) sevral times and always enjoy it as there is something there for everyone.
The actual show and swap meet (mostly new parts)is at the grand hotel but I only paid to go inside it once even tho I have stayed there during it.
No need to, as cool cars cover the whole strip on both sides (thick) for I guess at least a couple miles or more.
Its a huge event not to mention all the attractions that are already there year around to start with.

 

Cumberland,Maryland Labor Day weekend ! Great time great host club.

 

The LONE STAR ROUNDUP.....There is nothing like it anywhere..
cars from the continental USA and many fellow HAMBERS from all over the world...Try it,you'll like it...

 

FROG FOLLIES in Evansvile, In.. Last weekend in August, and geared toward the family. 4-5 thousand street rods, and very large swap meet. All at reasonable price, even the food.

 

AWESOME! Thanks for all the input. Im excited to see the car show season begin. I'm kickin butt on my latest project 53 Buick project and looking forward to some swap meets.

 

Big swap meet in louisville ky fair and expo march 26th and 27th indoors

 

The Frog follies is a great show they have raised over one million dollars for charities..... I have been going for 20 years now and it gets better every year..........

 

redneck rumble in lebanon tn sept, 16-17

 

i would have said the nats south in knoxville ,1st weekend in may

 

I'd vote for the Frog Follies, too! Super nice hosts; good, cheap food; laid back, family atmosphere; tons of cars to see; great small "big" town in Evansville. Gotta do it at least once - but if you do, you'll be back.

 

you got some good one's pretty close. Bunny Run, goodguys Nasheville, Frog Follies in evansville and closer to home the 411 rumble in maryville is pretty good. can't go wrong with teh spring charlotte swap