If Broncos make you squeal like a middle school girl at a boy band concert, you need to know about the Bronco Super Celebration East. Hosted in the Peaceful Side of the Smokies since 2006, one of the largest bronco enthusiast gatherings in the world is a four-day event in Townsend, TN. Whether you come to show or are just coming to visit and dream of a bronco of your own, be sure to mark April 20 -23 on your calendar.

Event Registration Details

  • $75 per Bronco
  • Show Field Parking for your Bronco
  • Event access to yourself and your family
  • Drive Participation
  • Show N Shine Card
  • $10 Food Truck Voucher
  • Event T-Shirt
  • Raffle Tickets
  • Truck & Trailer Parking (if needed)
Past Bronco Super Celebration

Bronco Super Celebration Info

This year’s theme is The Year of the Bronco Clubs.

Tuesday, April 19th 

  • Vendor Set-Up Day and Early Arrivals. There will be a Special Early Bird Scenic Destination Drive (location TBD).

Wednesday, April 20th 

  • Bronco Club Day Sponsor – Tennessee Bronco Club will supply fun daily games and prizes at the Tennessee Club Tent.
  • Daily Field Activities 
    • 8:00 – Registration and Event Tent opens  
    • 11:00 am – Food Trucks arrive 
    • 4:00 pm – Judging and Game Activities begin
  • Scenic & Destination Drives  
    • Douglas Dam to the Bush Beans Museum Drive at 9:00 am (estimated 80 miles in 4 hours) 
    • Top of the World Drive at noon (estimated 35 miles in 2 hours) 
    • Ghost Town of Elkmont Drive at 3:00 pm (estimated 25 miles in 2 hours)

Thursday, April 21st 

  • Bronco Club Day Sponsor – 2GENKIN Club (’78-’79 Broncos) will provide a scavenger hunt, prizes, and awards at the 2GENKIN Club Tent.
  • Daily Field Activities 
    • 8:00 am – Show Field opens (The Vendor and Field Entrances close at 6:00 pm, while the Field Exit will be locked at 10:00 pm.)
    • 10:00 am to 12:00 pm – Bronco Judging Tent opens
    • 11:00 am – Food Trucks open
    • 3:00 pm – RC Bronco Challenge Course set up for practice 
    • 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Bronco Judging Tent opens
    • 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Participants must turn in the Scavenger Hunts.
  • Scenic & Destination Drives 
    • Dragon to Fontana Dam Drive at 9:00 am (estimated 80 miles in 4 hours) 
    • Roaring Fork Nature Drive at 11:00 am (estimated 90 miles in 3.5 hours) 
    • Cades Cove Drive at 1:00 (estimated 30 miles in 2-3 hours) 
    • Tour of Townsend Drive at 3:00 pm (estimated 15 miles in 1 hour)

Friday, April 22nd

  • Bronco Club Day Sponsor – Georgia Bronco Club will provide a Special Poker Run and great prizes. Get your game board at the Georgia Bronco Club Tent for $20.
  • Daily Field Activities
    • 8:00 am – Show Field opens (The Vendor and Field Entrances close at 6:00 pm, while the Field Exit will be locked at 10:00 pm.)
    • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Bronco Judging Tent opens
    • 11:00 am – Food Truck opens
    • 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Bronco Judging Tent opens
    • 4:00 pm – Fun & Festivities at the Georgia Bronco Club Tent for everyone
    • 5:00 pm – Bronco RC Challenges
    • 6:00 pm – Participants must turn in Poker Run Cards 
    • 8:00 pm – After-Hours Bonfire at Tally Ho with Captain Ron
  • Scenic & Destination Drives
    • Rich Mountain Road Drive at 9:00 am (estimated 40 miles in 2.5 hours)
    • Foothills Parkway Drive at 10:00 am (estimated 70 miles in 3 hours)
    • Tennessee/North Carolina Overlook Drive at noon (estimated 70 miles in 3 hours)
    • Ghost Town of Elkmont Drive at 2:00 pm (estimated 25 miles in 2 hours)
  • Special Dirt & Danger Drive – For the Adventurous
    • Windrock Off-Road Park Drive at 8:30 pm (estimated 120 miles in 6 hours) *Limited number and 4WD required*

Saturday, April 23rd

  • Bronco Club Day Sponsor – The Bronco Nation
  • Daily Field Activities
    • 8:00 am – Show Field opens
    • 10:00 am – Food Truck opens
    • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Bronco Judging Tent opens
    • Noon – Live Broadcasts from Nashville Early Broncos
    • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Kid’s 6 Volt Show N Shine and races
    • 2:30 pm – Bronco Show N Shine Awards-HK FAB
    • 3:00 pm – Bronco Driver Magazine Product Raffle
    • 6:00 pm – END OF EVENT (Field Closes)
  • Scenic & Destination Drives
    • Foothills Parkway Drive at 10:00 am (estimated 70 miles in 2.5 hours)
    • Cades Cove Drive at 4:00 pm (estimated 30 miles in 2-3 hours)

Area Lodging & Campground Info

Some of these offer discounts to Bronco owners, so be sure to ask for the Bronco Driver Magazine discount!

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