Southeast All Truck Nationals
This event has finished for now. It runs again each year, and this page will be updated once the next dates are announced.
A Fall Show From the Mini Truckin Nationals Crew
Jason Bell has run Southeast Mini Truckin Nationals at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds every April for years, and people kept asking him for a second weekend there in the fall. He and Perry Pruitt launched this show in 2025, and 2026 is its second year. The organizers say it runs much the same way as the spring event, so anyone who has been to that one will recognize the setup.
What Kind of Trucks to Expect
Only trucks are shown here. The field is built around full-size pickups and classics, and any spaces left over go to mini trucks. That makes for a wider mix than the spring show: older work trucks that have been reworked, late-model builds and a scattering of minis, all parked on the same field with the mountains around it.
Off the show field you’ll find a swap meet, parts vendors, food vendors and a DJ. If you’re hunting for a part or just browsing, set aside some time for the vendor rows.
Admission and the Weekend Pass
Spectator admission is $20, and it covers the whole weekend. If you’re staying in the area, that makes it easy to come back: walk the field on Friday, then return Saturday for the vendors or a second look.
Showing Your Truck
- Pre-registration through the show’s website is closed. You may register at the gate if any spots are available.
- Day-of registration: Last-minute show trucks can register on site for $60 until the field sells out.
- Payment: bring cash or card
If you’re registering on site, come Friday instead of counting on space still being left Saturday morning.
Picking Your Day
Friday and Saturday are the full days. Sunday closes early in the afternoon, so if you can only come for one day, make it Saturday. The town’s event calendar and the show’s own site give different Friday start times and Sunday closing times, so double-check those two days before you go.
Getting There and Parking
The festival grounds are on Soco Road (US 19), right in town. From Cherokee it’s a short drive east over Soco Gap. From Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge, the most direct route crosses the national park on Newfound Gap Road into Cherokee and then follows US 19 to Maggie Valley. Check the park’s road status first, because Newfound Gap Road can close in bad weather.
