Show & Shine

 SHOW AND SHINE   ***COMING SOON***

What’s new for 2025?

We have big plans in store to celebrate the 13th Annual Great Smoky Mountain Jeep Club Invasion!! In fact, we’re expanding outside vendor booth space yet again due to a huge demand for new vendors!! The S&S will continue to be in the new parking lot across from the LeConte Center (see map), with space to showcase over 300 awesome Jeeps! You will have a convenient & safe walk bridge to the LeConte Center!! You now have the option to purchase additional 3 day passes for your passengers in advance….no more waiting in the admission lines to get daily admission!! This option is only available for those who purchase a Show & Shine package (Standard Show & Shine automatically comes with 1x 3 day pass and the Show & Shine Tailgate option automatically comes with 2x 3 day passes).  You can only add additional passes during online registration.

Choose either a standard Show & Shine space,Show & Shine space with additional armbands, or a Show & Shine Tailgate Experience! Both options include guaranteed hassle-free parking on all days of the event!! Tailgate Experience spaces and standard Show & Shine spaces are not side-by-side. Tents and canopies are only allowed in Tailgate spaces. No advertising, promoting, or selling allowed. No loud or offensive music. 1st place winners in each category and best in show are exempt from competition the following year, but may still register for Show and Shine and be on display in the Winner’s Circle. Judging will be held between 9am – 2:30pm daily, must be present to win.  Awards will be given out daily at 3:00pm.

Show and Shine Event Map

Awards:

Top 5

Thursday & Friday

Judge's Picks

Saturday

5 x $250 Cash Drawings

Saturday (Must be present)

Runner up and 1st place in the following categories (Saturday):

  1. Classic Jeep®, CJ (Pre 1986, Willys, Kaiser, and Military)
  2. Wrangler YJ (1987-1995)
  3. Wrangler TJ/LJ (1997-2006)
  4. Wrangler JK (2007-2018)
  5. Wrangler JL (2018-)
  6. Gladiator JT (2019-)
  7. Midsize Jeep® (Patriot, Compass, Liberty, Renegade, Comanche, Cherokee 1984-present, Grands-All Types)
  8. Full Size (J Trucks, FCs, Cherokee 1974-1983, Wagoneer, Commander)
  9. Survivor (pre-1986) all Jeep® models in original condition

Choose your option and pick your category

Show & Shine Tailgate Experience with Additional Armbands:
SOLD OUT

The Show & Shine Tailgate Experience is reserved for ALL Jeep models and is in limited qty. Included in this package:

  • 2X 3 day admission passes to the show (inside & outside vendor area)
  • Additional 3 day admission passes for passengers can be purchased during on-line registration only. Limit to 2x additional 3 day admission passes
  • Guaranteed hassle-free parking space inside the Show & Shine competition area on all days of the event. (double space – limit 1 vehicle) Come and go as you please.
  • Commemorative dash plaque
  • Eligible for all awards on Thursday, Friday & Saturday (held daily @ 3:00pm)
  • Entry into 5 x $250 cash drawings on Saturday (must be present with ID) 3:00pm

What can you do with your space? You can set up a pop-up canopy, break out the coolers, camping chairs, and invite your buddies to come to hang out at your tailgate area, the options are almost limitless….as long as you stay within your 9’x19’ double-space (limit 1 vehicle)!! Create your own oasis to rest in between shopping with the vast assortment of on-site vendors and participation in our off-road trail course. Cancellations on or before July 20, 2025, will be accessed a 50% cancellation charge plus a square fee.  No refunds after July 20, 2025. All transactions are non-transferable. No camping tents or overnight stays allowed. No advertising, promoting, or selling allowed. No loud or offensive music. 1st place winners in each category and best in show are exempt from competition the following year, but may still register for Show and Shine and be on display in the Winner’s Circle.  Space is limited and on a first come first serve basis, so purchase now!!

Two weeks prior to the event you will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to check-in. All credentials will be picked up at the Show & Shine registration tent upon arrival. Judging will be held between 9am-2:30pm daily, must be present to win.

Standard Show & Shine with Optional Additional 3 Day Pass Purchase:
SOLD OUT 

The Standard Show & Shine package with OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL 3 DAY ADMISSION PASS PURCHASE is reserved for ALL Jeep models and is in limited qty. This includes one 3 Day Admission Pass, but you will be able to add up to three additional 3 Day Admission Passes with this package. Included in this package:

  • 1X 3 day admission to the show (indoor & outdoor vendor area)
  • Additional 3 day admission passes for passengers can be purchased during on-line registration only. Limit to 3x additional 3 day admission passes
  • Guaranteed hassle-free parking space inside the Show & Shine competition area on all days of the event. (single space) Come and go as you please.
  • Commemorative dash plaque
  • Eligible for all awards on Thursday, Friday & Saturday (held daily @3:00pm)
  • Entry into 5 x $250 cash drawings on Saturday (must be present with ID) 3:00pm

Standard Show & Shine is available on show days from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, no pop-up tents, no camping tents, or overnight stays allowed. No advertising, promoting, or selling allowed. No loud or offensive music. 1st place winners in each category and best in show are exempt from competition the following year, but may still register for Show and Shine and be on display in the Winner’s Circle.  Space is limited and on a first come first serve basis, so purchase now!! Cancellations on or before July 20, 2025, will be accessed a 50% cancellation charge plus a square fee.  No refunds after July 20, 2025. All transactions are non-transferable.

Two weeks prior to the event you will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to check-in. All credentials and additional pre-purchased admission passes will be picked up at the Show & Shine registration tent upon arrival. Judging will be held between 9am-2:30pm daily, must be present to win.