BFest 2014 Proposal: Pigeon Forge, TN

[heavywoody]

Prepare yourself for a fun-filled weekend at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, TN!



Located 30 miles southeast of Knoxville, TN, Pigeon Forge offers plenty of activities and attractions for you and your entire family to enjoy! With other interesting cities within a quick jaunt from Pigeon Forge (Gatlinburg and Sevierville just to name a couple), you're bound to find something unique! Whether you're a huge Dolly Parton fan and want to check out DollyWood in Pigeon Forge, or you're a hiking buff and want to check the trails out in either the Great Smoky Mountains (which the Appalachian Trail runs through), or you like checking out quirky places like the worlds only Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum in Gatlinburg; there is something for everyone!

Let us not forget one of the most interesting attractions for us car guys (and girls!): The Tail of the Dragon!



Test your driving skills on this famous stretch of road which is 11 miles long and has 318 curves! Get pictures of you driving your car taken by various photographers from Killboy and other local photographers!

Without further ado, the itinerary for BFest 2014 in Pigeon Forge, TN!

Thursday, June 19, 2014

12pm-4pm: Check-in at hotel - unpack, unwind, and reconnect with friends you may not have seen for quite a while!
5pm-?: Free time activities: Time to explore the local offerings! This would be an ideal time for a group run to the 40mph Go-karts for some go-kart action! See activity list for some ideas on what other attractions are available

Friday, June 20, 2014

9am-11:30am: Scavenger Hunt - Locate various local landmarks for a chance to win prizes!
12pm-5pm: Tail of the Dragon - Try your hand at slaying the Dragon! If that's not enough for you, there is also the Cherohala Skyway in the same vicinity.
6pm-?: Drag Racing (1/8th mile) - Two tracks to choose from, either English Mountain Raceway or Knoxville Dragstrip

Saturday, June 21, 2014

10am-3pm: Annual Car Show and Picnic - Clean up your ride and give your it your best to win one of the awards!
3pm-4pm: Group Photo
4pm-?: Free time activities

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Farewells and goodbyes, maybe a group breakfast for those interested

For those members who are not interested in the itinerary choices, below are some other options.

Activity List
40mph Go Karts: http://www.40mphgocartsinpigeonforge.com
Putt Putt Mini golf - several to choose from along the main strip
Indoor Skydiving: http://www.flyawayindoorskydiving.com
Helicopter Rides: http://www.scenichelicoptertours.com
DollyWood Theme Park : http://www.dollywood.com
Ripley's Aquarium: http://www.ripleyaquariums.com/gatlinburg
Ripley's Haunted Adventure: http://www.ripleys.com/gatlinburg/your- ... -adventure
Ripley's Believe It or Not: http://www.ripleys.com/gatlinburg/your- ... odditorium
As Seen on TV stores
Endless shopping
Ghost Town in the Sky: http://www.ghostowninthesky.com
Fontana Dam (not far from the Tail of the Dragon): http://www.tva.gov/sites/fontana.htm
Titanic Museum: http://www.titanicpigeonforge.com
Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum: http://www.thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com
Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner Show: http://pigeon-forge.dixiestampede.com
Historic Old Mill: http://www.old-mill.com
Wonder Works: http://www.wonderworksonline.com/pigeon-forge
Comedy Barn
Lumberjack Feud dinner and show: http://lumberjackfeud.com
Pigeon Forge Gem Mine: http://www.pfgemmine.com
The Tomb Exploration Adventure: http://www.tombadventure.com/index.html
Zorb the Smokies! http://www.zorb.com/zorb/
Plus many more found here: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions- ... essee.html

Local contact will be Brian Kimmitt. Yours truly will also be handling local contact.

**Disclaimer for Tail of the Dragon participants**
While this is a fun road to drive on, it can also be fatal. There have been wrecks on the road from people not paying attention or trying to go too fast. There is a "Tree of Shame" which people have put parts of their vehicles on when they do wreck (usually motorcycles but still). Participation on the group drive here is optional, but in no way will Beretta Fest organizers be responsible for anything that happens during the event. Each member is responsible for their own well-being and safety. Each member is expected to act responsibly and represent the group in a favorable fashion. The Dragon does have a speed limit which is monitored by local law enforcement.

[Asylum]

Isn't Garret's Muscle Car Museum in Sevierville, or am I mistaken?

Love the proposal Geoff!

[heavywoody]

You are correct sir! I've seen it there before but I've never been there. Thanks for the tip!

[Z26_T]

I'm an hour and a half from Knoxville so you have my vote. If I get my car out here by then..

[Asylum]

Now THAT would be a photo op!!!

[DanteGTZ]

I am so excited that this is an option. Pigeon Forge/Gatlinburg is very close to me. There are TONS of things to do around here.

If this location wins, anyone is welcome to crash at my house before/after BerettaFest. I'm about 35-40 minutes away from Pigeon Forge itself, but I've got plenty of parking room for all and adequate floorspace for sleeping bags.

Keep in mind, the Smokies are right there, so if you've never driven through the Smokies, this will be a great opportunity! Check out Cades Cove, too (http://www.nps.gov/grsm/planyourvisit/cadescove.htm). If the mountains aren't your thing, we have ~7 large lakes in the area and Douglas Lake is right by Sevierville.

Bottom line, if chosen, this will be an AWESOME venue for BerettaFest. Pigeon Forge is very much setup for the car enthusiast and the surrounding areas offer so much to do, there is something for everyone.

[bagged_and_loud]

Got my vote! Probably going to be closest location for me. This would be my first!