Last updated: October 17, 2026
Ponies in the Smokies is a week-long Mustang show held every March at the Sevierville Convention Center. It started in 2017, and the 2027 show is the tenth. Mustangs are the main event, but other Ford performance cars are welcome too, and the Shine Run takes drivers out on the mountain roads around the area during the week.
Dates
- 2027: March 21-27
- 2028: March 19-25
- 2029: March 18-24
The organizers list all of these as confirmed on the Ponies in the Smokies site, which also has the event guide and registration.
Where it is held
Sevierville Convention Center, 202 Gists Creek Road, Sevierville, TN 37876. It is in Sevierville, just north of Pigeon Forge.
What to expect
The convention center has more than 100,000 square feet of indoor space, and every bit of it fills up with show cars and vendor booths. Because the show runs a full week, a lot of people use it as a base and spend part of their days in the national park or in Pigeon Forge.
Tips
- March weather here swings a lot. You can get a 70 degree afternoon and a frosty morning in the same week. Pack layers.
- Some higher roads in the national park can still close for ice in March. Check the park road status before heading out on a drive.
- For places to stay nearby, see our Pigeon Forge lodging page.
- The Shine Run route and checkpoints are in the event guide, so grab it before the week starts.
Questions people ask
When is Ponies in the Smokies 2027?
March 21-27, 2027, at the Sevierville Convention Center.
Is it only for Mustangs?
Mustangs are the focus, but the organizers describe it as a celebration of Ford performance in general.
How do I register a car?
Registration is handled on the official Ponies in the Smokies website. Questions go to info@poniesinthesmokies.com.