Bronco Driver Magazine Presents:

THE BRONCO THROWBACK 3

October 1-3, 2026

Located at The Peaceful Haven Event Venue in Townsend Tennessee

A Gathering of Bronco Enthusiast with Old generation Broncos

(1966-1996 Broncos Only!)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

(Subject to updates and changes) 

THURSDAY OCTOBER 1, 2026

8 AM GATES OPEN

DRIVES

11 AM Roaring Fork Nature Trail

This is a must for those who want to venture into nature….on blacktop. The drive cruises river road into Gatlinburg. From there it hits an isolated 8 mile one lane road through the old settlement. Old cabins, rivers, waterfalls – a true hidden auto tour. You may have to hold your breath for some of the drop offs and overlooks. Ends in Gatlinburg were you can stop for lunch. (About 4 Hours -50 Miles)

1 PM Rich Mountain Road

The Drive starts in the Cades Cove loop. From there the drive enters a narrow one way 10 mile gravel road that winds it’s way back intoTownsend. Almost a guarantee to see great wildlife and possibly bears.  (About 2 1/2 Hours – 25 Miles)

4 PM After hours event  TBD 

9 PM GATES ARE LOCKED

FRIDAY OCTOBER 2, 2026

8 AM GATES OPEN

9-5 Vendors  Midway 

10:30 PARSON’s Branch Drive 

The most talked about drive in the Smokies. This drive starts tranquil with the beginning in the Cades Cove loop. From there the drive goes out the back side of the cove and enters a 8 mile dirt road with twists, water crossings, and some cobble rocks. It exits on mile marker 3 on ‘The Dragon’ where you will experience 300 winding turns back to Foothills Parkway. From there it is a calm scenic drive back to the venue. (About 4 hours – 50 Miles)

12:00 Foothills Parkway  / Top Of the World

This drive starts with a peaceful scenic drive down both segments of the Foothills parkway. It will take the only road off the parkway the Top of the World settlement along the lake.From there it takes a roller coaster drive into the valley and back to the venue. 

(About 3 Hours –  50 miles )

2 PM Lost City of Elkmont

A short drive to the Lost ruins and existing building of the Element community. Once a popular vacation and resort to the rich. A few houses remain as well as one of the mess halls. Great Photo opportunities. (About 2 Hours – 20 Miles) 

5 PM – 8 PM On-Site Dinner Shindig and Campfire provide by Bronco Driver Magazine  

10 PM GATES ARE LOCKED 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 3,  2026

8 AM GATES OPEN

8 AM -2:30 PM  VENDORS MIDWAY

10 AM -2 PM  FOOD TRUCK 

10 AM – 12 PM  Live Bronco Auction 

11 AM – 1 PM BATTLE OF THE BRONCOS

1 PM Sticker & Patch Exchange At James Duff Booth 

2:30 PM AWARDS  & RAFFLE 

4 PM Customary Self Lead Cades Cove Driver