Thunder in the Smokies Summer Motorcycle Rally

September 11-13, 2026

Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Friday 11 am - 11 pm, Saturday 9 am - 11 pm, Sunday 9 am - 3 pm

Schedule of Events

Friday, Sept. 11, 2026

11 am - 11 pm Gates Open, Vendors Open

5 pm - 6:30 pm Featuring... Music to be announced

7 pm - 8:30 pm Featuring... Music to be announced

9 pm - 10:30 pm Featuring... Music to be announced

Concerts sponsored by Huff Oil Group

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026

9 am - 11 pm Gates Open, Vendors Open

12 pm Ride-In Bike Show $1,000 Prize

1 pm Bike Show Winners Announced

1:30 pm Bike Games $1,000 Prize

Bike Games sponsored by Iron Horse Motorcycle Lawyers

5 pm - 6:30 pm Featuring... Music to be announced

7 pm - 8:30 pm Featuring... Music to be announced

9 pm - 10:30 pm Featuring... Music to be announced

Sunday, September 13, 2026

9 am - 3 pm Gates Open, Vendors Open

9 am - 10 am FREE Pancake Breakfast

10 am Church Service

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