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VIP Tailgating Experience

VIP Tailgating Experience

Reserve a 20′ x 40′ Tailgate Space to display your overland setup, relax with friends, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Bring your chairs, hammocks, canopies, and coolers and enjoy your own dedicated space while exploring the event.

Each space includes admission for 2, with 1-day or 2-day options available.

October 23–24, 2026 | 8 AM–5 PM Daily

No overnight camping, grills, or open-flame cooking.

Your Rig. Your Setup. Your Space.
The perfect way to kick back, socialize, and experience the Smoky Mountain Overland Invasion!

Price range: $20.00 through $100.00

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TAILGATE AT THE 1ST ANNUAL SMOKY MOUNTAIN OVERLAND INVASION!

Don’t just come to the Invasion—bring your rig, show off your setup, and make a weekend out of it!

Reserve your own 20' x 40' Tailgate Space and create your home base for the day. Show off your overland build, break out the hammocks, chairs, canopies and coolers, while kicking back with friends and fellow overland enthusiasts!

Your Tailgate Space includes admission for 2 people, with your choice of a 1-Day Tailgate + Admission or 2-Day Tailgate + Admission.

Spend the day checking out the vendors at the 1st Annual Smoky Mountain Overland Invasion, meeting other overland enthusiasts, sharing ideas and checking out some incredible builds. Then make time to explore everything Pigeon Forge and the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains have to offer!

YOUR RIG. .

Tailgate Hours: Friday & Saturday, October 23–24, 2026 | 8 AM–5 PM daily

Tailgate spaces are for daytime setup and display only. No overnight stays or camping in the parking lot. No grills or open-flame cooking.

The perfect option for Overland Enthusiast that want to sit back, relax, and have a dedicated area to entertain their friends.

The Rules & Guidelines

  • Behavior: No glass bottles; use plastic, cans, or koozies. Unruly behavior will result in removal and forfeiture of your space.
  • Cleanliness: Keep your area free of trash at all times — staff will inspect.
  • Vehicles & Setup: One vehicle per space; pop-up canopy must be secured with sandbags or water weights (no tie-down stakes). You are responsible for any damage caused by your equipment, including acts of God.
  • Unattended Equipment: Leaving your items unattended is at your own risk; GSMJI and the LeConte Center are not responsible for loss or damage.
  • Music & Advertising: No advertising, selling, or loud/offensive music. Noise ordinance will be enforced.
  • Cancellations: On or before October 10th will be charged a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds after October 10th. All transactions are non-transferable.
  • Acknowledgement: By purchasing a tailgate option, you agree to these rules. Breaking them will result in forfeiture of your space.