Handlebar Corral
Motorcycle Rally in Maggie Valley, NC. Three rallies a year! Promotes and organizes family-friendly motorcycle rallies in Maggie Valley, NC three times a year.
Our 2024 dates are May 3-5, June 28-30, and Sept. 6-8. Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, NC located less than 5 minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Wheels Through Time Museum. https://handlebarcorral.com/
We offer Tour Rides. $1,000 Cash Prize in our Bike Games plus another $1,000 in our Bike Show, Music Concerts, 35+ Vendors, and top-notch entertainment.
23/07/2024
Ride the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway Sept. 6-8, 2024
01/07/2024
THANK YOU to you all for coming out to the Summer Rally. In case you missed it, we have another this year! Sept. 6-8, 2024. https://handlebarcorral.com/fallrally/
28/06/2024
Gates are now open today! We have 40+ vendors, concerts Friday, and Saturday night, bike show, bike games, tour ride, and more. See our website www.ThunderintheSmokies.com for all of the information. 
23/06/2024
We welcome Cody McCarver on Saturday at 9 PM, June 29, 2024.
Cody McCarver "White Trash With Money" Cody McCarver "White Trash With Money"
29/05/2024
Come ride the Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway at the Thunder in the Smokies Summer Rally.
Be aware of scammers selling tickets to any of our events. Tickets are only for sale at the event and not online.
23/02/2024
2024 Dates are May 3-5, June 28-30 & Sept. 6-8
Handlebar Corral Motorcycle Rally in Maggie Valley, NC. Three rallies a year!
22/06/2023
Common Questions:
Address? 3374 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751
Cost? It’s $25 for the weekend on Friday and $20 if you come on Saturday. That’s good for all activities and concerts.
See our website for more information
Thunder in the Smokies Official Site 2023 Dates are May 5 - 7, June 30 - July 2 & Sept. 8 - 10. We offer Tour rides, Bike Games, Bike Show, Music Concerts, Vendors & more!
22/06/2023
NORTH CAROLINA! 🤩 Y’all ready for a rockin’ weekend in Maggie Valley?!
We are so excited to be headlining the THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES Rally on Saturday July 1st!
Can’t wait to see y’all soon!! 🖤🤘🏍️🎶
Save the Dates!
Handlebar Corral Motorcycle Rally in Maggie Valley, NC. Three rallies a year!
07/05/2023
Kayla McKinney on stage now.
05/05/2023
05/05/2023
The sun is shining in Maggie Valley! Join us this weekend for THUNDER IN THE SMOKIES
31/03/2023
Thunder in the Smokies Home Page 2022 Dates are April 29-May 1, June 24-26 & Sept. 9-11. We offer Tour ride, Bike Games, Bike Show, Music Concerts, Vendors & more!
13/01/2023
R.I.P. Robbie Knievel lost his battle with cancer this morning. Ride in peace on your next journey Robbie
2023 Dates are here! May 5-7, June 30-July 2, and Sept. 8-10, 2023.
10/09/2022
Cold beer and music at Thunder In the Smokies
24/08/2022
Fall Rally in Maggie Valley | Thunder in the Smokies Rally Official Fall Rally in Maggie Valley, NC, Sept. 9-11, 2022. Don't miss the largest and oldest rally with Tour Rides, Vendors, Concerts, Bike Show, Bike Games.
26/06/2022
Partying with Chelsea Foster at Thunder in the Smokies
25/06/2022
Thunder in the Smokies Saturday June 25, 2022
Event Schedule for Thunder in the Smokies Motorcycle Rally
June 24-26, 2022
Friday/June 24
Gates open 11 am - 11 pm, Vendors open all day
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Featuring… Sons of Ralph
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Featuring… Tricia Ann Band
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Featuring… Ali Randolph Band
9:00 pm - 11 pm Featuring… Kayla McKinney & Twisted Tail
Saturday/June 25
Gates open at 9 am - 11 pm, Vendors open all day
10 am Free Tour Ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway
12 pm Ride-in Bike Show Sponsored by Cartel Baggers
1 pm Bike Show Winners Announced $1,000 Cash Prize
1:30 pm – 4:30 Bike Games $1,000 Cash Prize
Bike Games Sponsored by Iron Horse Motorcycle Lawyers
4:00 – 5:30 Featuring… 3000 Souls
7:00 pm – 9 pm Featuring… Ali Randolph Band
9:00 pm - 11 pm Featuring… Chelsea Foster Band
Sunday/June 26
Gates open at 9 am - Vendors open - Stay with us till 3 pm
9 am - 10 am FREE Pancake Breakfast by the CMA
10 am Church Service by Freedom Biker Church
02/06/2022
Discount Online Tickets are on Sale Now!!
https://handlebarcorral.com/buytickets/
Thunder in the Smokies Home Page 2022 Dates are April 29-May 1, June 24-26 & Sept. 9-11. We offer Tour ride, Bike Games, Bike Show, Music Concerts, Vendors & more!
29/04/2022
Having a blast at Thunder in the Smokies
17/06/2021
June 25 -27, 2021
Our Story
We are the OLDEST AND LARGEST Motorcycle Rally in the Great Smoky Mountains. June 26-28, and Sept. 11-13, 2020. 18 years running strong.
Located just 3 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway we offer Tour Rides. $1,000 Cash Prize in our Bike Games plus another $1,000 in our Bike Show, Music Concerts, 30+ Vendors and top-notch entertainment.
See our website for a complete line-up, weekend passes online and much more! https://handlebarcorral.com/