Big Rigs Antique Truck Show

10/14/10 - 10/16/10
Cherokee High School - 1501 Acquoni Rd.
Contact: Cherokee Welcome Center - (800) 438-1601

Big Wheels Roll into Cherokee at the Big Rigs Show
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Big rigs and antique trucks rumble into Cherokee October 14-16 for the 5th Annual Big Rigs and Antique Trucks Show, where truck enthusiasts of all types gather to show off their custom and original truck resotrations, trade stories and ideas, compete for prizes and raise money for The Hope Chest for Women, which provides educational resources and limited financial assistance to women in Western North Carolina with breast and gynecologic cancer.

This family-friendly event takes place at the peak of the colorful fall leaf season on the Qualla Boundary at a new location this year, the old Cherokee High School at 1501 Acquoni Rd. Last year more than 2,200 spectators and participants showed up, and this year organizers expect more than 150 trucks to be on display. Models range from the antique to the working class, including pickup trucks, semis, dump trucks, and more.

Anyone with a real working or antique truck may register. Parts and swap meet vendors and food displays will also be available at the show. For all trucks approved for display, the registrant and a guest will receive free admission. Gates open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday. General admission is $5; children twelve and under admitted free of charge. For additional show information, contact Bill Ashe at (828) 421-9399.

The event is sponsored by the Western NC Truck Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society. Incorporated in 1971, the American Truck Historical Society is a nonprofit organization formed to preserve the history of trucks, the trucking industry, and its pioneers. The ATHS is an international organization with more than 23,000 members in the United States, Canada, Australia, and 20 other countries worldwide. For more information about ATHS, go to www.aths.org. 

Press Releases
10/01/09 - Big Wheels Turn Into Cherokee at the Big Rigs Show
09/17/08 - Third Annual Big Rigs Antique Truck Show

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NOVEMBER

Cruise the Smokies - Fall Cherokee Rod Run: 11/5/10 - 11/7/10

DECEMBER

Cherokee Christmas Parade: 12/12/09
New Year’s Eve Fireworks: 12/31/09

MARCH

Cherokee KOA Fishing Tournament : 3/27/10
Ramp It Up! Festival: 3/27/10

APRIL

Cherokee Survivors Motorcycle Rally: 4/23/10 - 4/25/10

MAY

Week of the Young Child: 5/3/10 - 5/7/10
Cherokee Visitor Appreciation Day: 5/6/10
Cruise the Smokies - Spring Cherokee Rod Run: 5/14/10 - 5/16/10
Festival of Native Peoples and Cherokee Indian Art Market: 5/14/10 - 5/16/10
Cherokee Day of Caring: 5/17/10 - 5/20/10

JUNE

Gourd Festival: 6/3/10 - 6/5/10
Gospel Jubilee Weekend: 6/11/10 - 6/13/10
Summer Carnival: 6/15/10 - 6/19/10
NC State Bluegrass Festival: 6/17/10 - 6/19/10
4th Annual Housing Fair: 6/25/10 - 6/26/10

JULY

July Powwow: 7/2/10 - 7/4/10
July 4th Fireworks: 7/4/10
Dare Motorcycle Run: 7/10/10

AUGUST

9th Annual Talking Trees Children's Trout Derby: 8/7/10
Volkswagen Car Show: 8/13/10 - 8/15/10
August Cherokee Bluegrass Festival: 8/19/10 - 8/21/10

SEPTEMBER

Cherokee Survivors Motorcycle Rally: 9/10/10 - 9/12/10
Southeastern Tribes Cultural Arts Celebration: 9/17/10 - 9/19/10

OCTOBER

98th Annual Cherokee Indian Fair: 10/6/10 - 10/9/10
Big Rigs Antique Truck Show: 10/14/10 - 10/16/10