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itinerary | maps | lodging
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MANY very famous Broncos will be on display, some have only been see at the West Coast Bronco events!
Do not miss this show!
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The festivities are open to all Broncos...all years, all levels of restoration/modification.
Registration A - $40
Includes: one Bronco entry into Show N Shine, one SHORT sleeve T-Shirt,
3 Raffle tickets, and Dinner for your family Friday Night
Registration B - $45
Includes: one Bronco entry into Show N Shine, one LONG sleeve T-Shirt,
3 Raffle tickets, and Dinner for your family Friday Night
Registration C - $50
Includes: one Bronco entry into Show N Shine, any two T-Shirts,
3 Raffle tickets, and Dinner for your family Friday Night
AL-A-Carte Registration items
extra T-shirts: short sleeve: $12, long sleeve: $15
Extra Raffle Tickets: 3 tickets for $5
Spectators and guests - FREE!
There is no charge to view the trucks on display, play the kid's games,
participate in tech sessions, go on drives, and talk to vendors/friends.
After April 13, 8 pm, we will no longer be accepting online registrations.
You can either call 800-487-3333 to register or on the day you arrive.
Itinerary (subject to change due to weather, numbers of people, etc.):
Welcome to Tennessee!
The Great Smoky Mountains area has plenty of activities for the whole family. You are more than welcome to venture out on your own and explore, shop, hike, horseback ride, sight see, or just sit and relax in the fresh mountain air. Bronco Driver and our staff have organized events over the next couple days that can help you enjoy the area and have fun with your Bronco. If you wish to find a seat to ride on a Daily Bronco Cruise - ask at our information table. If you get lost or have a vehicle malfunction (never in a Bronco) please call our hotline 865-690-0522. Maps of the area are available at our information desk.
All we ask is that you enjoy yourself, have fun, meet new fellow Bronco friends, and stay safe!
Host Hotel: Tally Ho Inn (all events will begin or take place from the Tally Ho.)
(times and drives are subject to change)
APRIL 18 - Thursday
2:30 p.m - Group Drive #1: Tour of Townsend
Tour the Creek and local backroads of Townsend. Look for Bears in the Golf Course loop.
Stop and take in the sights of Miss Lilly's Flower Barn 7 p.m - Meet and Greet at the Tally Ho
(Estimated time 1 1/2 Hours - 18 miles)
4 p.m - Registration open
7p.m. Open Night Bon-Fire
APRIL 19 - Friday
9:30 A. M.: Group Drive #2: The Backroads
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND The Scenic tour through the park - Down the Dragon
With the fun and reviews of last year we are doing this drive again! This drive lease the Talley Ho traveling laurel Branch to Cades Cove loop.Half way around Cades Cove we will jump onto Parson Branch Road. (This is a narrow 9 mile one lane dirt road that will not damage any Vehicles but has dust, dirt and little water Crossings). This comes out on the famous US 129 Dragon. Down the dragon and across foothills parkway back to the Tally Ho. (Estimated time 3 1/2 Hours - 45 miles)
(more info about the Dragon: www.tailofthedragon.com)
2:00 P. M.: Group Drive #3: Metcalf Bottoms
The staff of Bronco Driver magazine will lead a relaxing and majestic drive down Wears Valley to the ridge of the Foothills. From their we tour the Old Settlement of Metcalf Bottoms. A relaxing drive back along Little River road brings us back to the Talley Ho.
(Estimated time 2 Hours - 45 Miles)
6-7:30 P.M.: Dinner is Served
Free for all Bronco event participants and their families
7 P.M.: Kids Events, Tech Sessions, Music and More
After Dinner Options:
The area offers plenty to see and do for ever adventurer:
Take a cruise to enjoy the ever popular Pigeon Forge only 15 minutes away where you will see the USA's biggest Street Car Rally. Cruise the ever popular Rod Run and show off your Bronco to several hundred thousand spectators.
Or just bring your lawn chair and enjoy the peaceful evening air of the great Smoky Mountains. Sit around and talk Ford at the Tally Ho, break out your guitar, and relax with conversation centered around only Ford Broncos!
APRIL 20 - Saturday
(All Broncos must be lined up in the show field by 12:30. to qualify for judging)
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Show-N-Shine
Spectators are welcome FREE!
8a.m. - 4 p.m.: Swap-Meet in Vendor's Alley
Bring your used items to swap. We will have a designated area set up to sell your products or you can set them by your truck. Many Bronco vendors will be in attendance to sell products.
~10 a.m. - ?: Tech Session (TBA)
Tech writer Dan Perkins will be tearing down, or fixing up something again this year.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.: BroncOlympics II
for the Kids and Adults By JAKEBREAK4KIDS
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lunch is Served
Food Vendors will be on hand for lunch and other goodies
2:30 p.m.: Show-N-Shine Awards followed by Product Raffle
Additional raffle tickets are $2 each (3 for $5) and can be entered into to win great Bronco products.
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Raffle products supplied by:
James Duff, WildHorses 4x4, Mickey Thompson Tires, Bailie Bilt, Prolong, and many others!
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3:00 p.m.: Group Drive #5: Cades Cove
Our annual Saturday afternoon trip back into time as we parade the Broncos through Cades Cove. Explore the paston this trip arrount the historical settlement of years gone by. See all kinds of wildlife including the possibilities of bears.
(Estimated time 2 1/2 hours - 25 miles)
7 p.m.: Bon-VoyAge Bronco Bon Fire
TRAVEL INFO (to Townsend Tennessee):
Click here for Tally Ho Inn's directions (the location of the show)
Click here for MapQuest directions
AREA LODGING INFO:
These hotels are offering discounts to Bronco owners to so be sure to ask for the Bronco Driver Magazine discount!
Full! Tally Ho Inn
800-448-2465
www.talleyhoinn.com
Townsend Gateway Motel and Cottages
865-238-0123
www.townsendgatewayinn.com
Scenic Motel
865-448-0402
Google Info
River Breeze Motel
865-448-2389
www.headricksriverbreeze.com
Highland Manor
865-448-2211
http://www.highlandmanor.com
Econo Lodge
865-448-9000
http://www.econolodgetownsend.com
Campgrounds:
Big Meadow Family Campground
(865) 448-0625
www.bigmeadowcampground.com
Townsend Great Smokies KOA
(865) 448-2241
www.townsendgreatsmokies.com
Lazy Daze Campground
(865) 448-6061
www.lazydazecampground.com
Other options:
Sunset Farm Cabins
68 Vacation Drive, Whittier, North Carolina 28789
1-828-497-2200 or 1-800-408-4889
LIABILITY CLAUSE: Entrants and participants by execution of this entry form, release and discharge Bronco Driver Magazine, the State of Tennessee, City of Townsend.
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