2026
SPRINGTIME IN THE SMOKIES ANNUAL BRITISH & EUROPEAN AUTOMOBILE GATHERING
MAY 9, 2026
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Peaceful Side Social
TOWNSEND, TENNESSEE
See breathtakingly beautiful cars exhibited in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains, as enthusiasts come together to proudly provide a show of colorful paint, polished chrome and works of art!
EVENT REGISTRATION
Springtime in the Smokies car show is hosted by a partnership between the English Auto Society of Knoxville and Blount British Cars Ltd.
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Once registration is live, you will be able to click the link below and follow the directions for mailing the form with your registration fee.
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Questions about the event?
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EVENT INFORMATION
Springtime in the Smokies, the annual gathering of European automobiles and motorcycles, is always the second Saturday in May, on the grounds of the Peaceful Side Social in beautiful Townsend, Tennessee. For those planning on spending the night, a block of rooms is available at nearby Tremont Lodge & Resort.
The event draws cars from all states surrounding Tennessee; as far north as Michigan, as far south as Florida, and from many other places in between.
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Entries have included British cars and motorcycles (and now German, Italian, French and Swedish) from as early as the 1930's. Unusual entries have included Amphicars and even an Austin Healey boat!
CHARITY
​Each year a portion of the proceeds from the show are donated to charities serving local children, selected by each club.
LOCATION
While you're enjoying the car show, relax in the beauty of a Smoky Mountain spring day. Make your visit extra special with a side trip driving the Cades Cove loop, hiking Laurel Falls, stopping by Sugarlands Visitor Center or wading in the Little River at the Wye.