2019 Pigeon Forge Corvette Expo Demolishes Attendance Record

Getting Better

The Corvette Expo is one of the older 'Vette showcases here in the U.S., with a whopping 42 years under its belt. Along the way, it's seen plenty of changes, including a venue change to  the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in 2018. But through all those years and much evolution, it's only become even better.

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Massive Space

The new venue proved to be a boon for this year's show, which set a new attendance record thanks in part to the much larger gathering space. And Hot Rod was in attendance to capture all the amazing rides on film for us to drool over.

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Something for Everyone

As always, the quality and quantity of cars at this year's Expo was hard to beat. From original barn finds to highly modified customs, there was a little something for every kind of Corvette fan.

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Fill 'Er Up

Despite the move to a much larger venue, Corvette fanatics still managed to fill up the Park N' Show area outside to capacity, in addition to the inside of the venue. That part sold out weeks before the show, in fact.

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Perfect Backdrop

It didn't hurt that the weather outside was far from frightful, either. Sunny skies and mild temps provided a great backdrop for the weekend's events, which obviously featured roads and scenery that can't be beat.

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Can't-Miss Cruise

So it's no surprise that one of the Expo's most popular events, the Friday cruise, was filled with participants this year. This year's ride kicked off in Pigeon Cruise and moved along the “Missing Link” section of the Foothills Parkway.

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Dragon's Tail

The twisty tarmac and breathtaking views of the Smokey Mountains are obviously a big draw. But after participants finished that leg, they headed over the the infamous Tail of the Dragon for even more fun.

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Driver's Car

All together, a whopping 252 Corvettes participated in the epic cruise, proving that there are plenty of owners out there that don't mind driving their precious rides.

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Prodigious Parts

Throw in endless rows of vendors, loads of original and repo parts, and NCRS judges, and you've got a fantastic event for anyone who loves 'Vettes, no matter what the gen.

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Mark Your Calendars

With continuous improvements over the years, we expect the Corvette Expo to keep growing in stature moving forward. So you might want to go ahead and plan on joining in on the fun next year, when the Expo comes back to Pigeon Forge on March 20-21.

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