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2025 SUMMER TOUR
SMOKIES

TENNESSEE - NORTH CAROLINA
8/1 - 8/3/2025

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2025 Summer Tour: Welcome
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JOIN US!

Free fun with a group of Porsche nuts during the first weekend of August 2025!

WHEN IS THIS?

August 1st - 3rd 2025 touring around the incredible scenic routes through the heart of the Smoky Mountains from the Cherohala Skyway to the world famous 'Tail of the Dragon' and many more.

See below for the rough order of events / activities.

IS THERE A FEE? HOW ABOUT ACCOMMODATION?

Besides paying for your own gas, food and lodging there are no registration or event fees. Just show up!

For accommodation, base yourself in or near to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg TN which is where each day trip will start and finish.

CAN I JOIN THE DRIVES?

Absolutely! Anyone with a Porsche is welcome to join in for some or all of the road tour. You don't need to come along for everything, but you are very welcome to! We want to give everyone as much flexibility as possible - join where/when you can, stay with the group for as much as you wish!

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT MORE?

Bookmark this page which will be updated as event details and logistics are confirmed. Follow our social media feeds for other updates and news too.​

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2025 Summer Tour: Schedule

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

All times are local (Eastern Standard Time - EST)

Many folks are traveling in over the preceding Wednesday and Thursday. The main touring days are the Friday and Saturday with a final drive out of the region planned for the Sunday morning. 

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Scroll down to the end for detailed Day by Day Route Guidance.

FRI 8/1/25

Day 1: Skyways and Dragons

Rally Point: Smoky's Pancake Cabin

Address: 4235 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863  I  Time: 10am EST

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Route Highlights:

  • Foothills Parkway

  • Lunch at the Ironworks Grille, Tellico Plains

  • Cherohala Skyway

  • Tail of the Dragon (south to northern direction)

SAT 8/2/25

Day 2: Great Smokies and BBQ

Rally Point: Ski Mountain Market

Address: 631 Ski Mountain Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738  I  Time: 10am EST

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Route Highlights:

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  • Tail of the Dragon (north to southern direction)

  • Fontana Dam

  • Lunch at the Bar-B-Que-Wagon, Bryson City

SUN 8/3/25

Day 3: Cherokee National Forest and Hot Springs

Rally Point: Ski Mountain Market

Address: 631 Ski Mountain Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738  I  Time: 9am EST

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Route Highlights:

  • National Forests

  • Brunch at the Smoky Mountains Diner, Hot Springs

  • Back of the Dragon

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