Pigeon Forge Corvette Expo and Chevys in the Smokies

Rows of Corvettes on display on the show floor at the LeConte Center during the Corvette Expo in Pigeon Forge

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The Corvette Expo has been coming to the Smokies since 1977, and 2027 is its 50th show. It is held at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, and Chevys in the Smokies runs the same weekend in the same building, so you get Corvettes plus Camaros, Chevelles, C10 trucks and other Chevrolets in one trip.

2027 dates and admission

  • Dates: April 8-10, 2027
  • Where: LeConte Center, 2986 Teaster Lane, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863
  • Admission: $20 a day. Kids 12 and under get in free.
  • The show goes on rain or shine.

Those details are from the official Corvette Expo site. The 2026 show was held in March, so do not go by older dates you see online. Admission prices can change too, so check the Expo site for the latest before you go.

What goes on

Corvette Expo 50th anniversary 1977-2027 graphic with the Chevys in the Smokies and Corvette Expo logos over the LeConte Center show floor
Photo courtesy of Corvette Expo

Expect rows of show cars and a big swap meet. There is also a sales corral if you are shopping for a Corvette. The Expo also organizes a group cruise to the Tail of the Dragon (US 129), which is a popular part of the weekend for owners who drive in. The schedule of events on the Expo site has the times for each.

Two classic C1 Corvettes, one red and one black, on a checkered display inside the LeConte Center at the Corvette Expo
Photo courtesy of Corvette Expo
Rows of Corvettes parked outside the LeConte Center with visitors walking the lot at the Corvette Expo in Pigeon Forge
Photo courtesy of Corvette Expo
A blue C7 Corvette convertible leads a line of Corvettes on a winding mountain road in fall color during a Corvette Expo cruise
Photo courtesy of Corvette Expo

Scooter rentals are offered at the Expo through Scooter Time, and reservations open in January 2027.

Parking and entrances

Corvette Expo map of the LeConte Center area showing two entrance routes, spectator, trailer, vendor and VIP parking, the Park N Show sales corral, trolley stops and the crossover footbridge
Map courtesy of Corvette Expo

Tips

  • Hotels near the LeConte Center book up for car show weekends. Look at our Pigeon Forge lodging page early, and bring a jacket. Early April in the Smokies can be warm one day and cold the next. The outdoor parts can get chilly.
  • If you are bringing a car to show or sell, register through the Expo site ahead of time. Questions go to info@corvetteexpo.com or 865-352-2701.

Questions people ask

When is the 2027 Corvette Expo in Pigeon Forge?

April 8-10, 2027, at the LeConte Center. It is the 50th year of the show.

How much does it cost to get in?

$20 per day. Kids 12 and under are free. Prices can change, so check the Corvette Expo site for the latest.

Is Chevys in the Smokies the same weekend?

Yes. Both shows run together at the LeConte Center.