HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Gear up for a thrilling weekend at the Tennessee Valley Auto Fest on October 18 and 19 at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium, featuring a smash car where you can swing a sledgehammer for a great cause! Money raised will go to Prepare and Respond (P.A.R.), a local group helping with hurricane relief in the Southeast.
For just $5, you can take three swings at the smash car with a sledgehammer. The festival will kick off with a free monster truck car crush event on Thursday, October 17, at 5:15 p.m.
On Friday, car lovers can check out unique cars, including a replica of the 1969 Dodge Charger from “The Dukes of Hazzard” and a Boss 429 Mustang from “John Wick.” Actor John Schneider, known for playing Bo Duke, will be there for autographs and photos, along with celebrity car builders Steve Mank and David Ankin.
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Friday night will also feature a concert by the Pat Cooper Band and a fireworks show. All weekend long, you can enjoy special food like the “Bo Duke Dog” and smoked turkey legs, plus browse many vendor booths.
Tickets for the Tennessee Valley Auto Fest are available for $10 for single-day access on Friday or Saturday. Car owners interested in displaying their vehicles can do so for a $30 fee.
Here’s the full schedule:
Thursday, October 17:
- 5:15 PM: Monster Truck Car Crush (in front of Gate 2) - FREE
Friday, October 18:
- 12:00 PM: Gates Open
- 12:30 PM: National Anthem
- 1:00 PM: John Schneider Appearance at Gate 2
- 3:00 PM: Second Appearance by John Schneider at Gate 2
- 5:00 PM: Opening Band on Stage
- 6:00 PM: Pat Cooper Band Performs
- 7:00 PM: Fireworks
- 8:00 PM: End of Show
Saturday, October 19:
- 8:00 AM: Gates Open
- 9:30 AM: National Anthem
- 10:00 AM: John Schneider Appearance at Gate 2
- 11:00 AM: David Ankin Interview on Stage
- 1:00 PM: John Schneider Appearance & David Ankin Interview on Stage
- 3:00 PM: David Ankin Interview on Stage
- 4:00 PM: Trophy Presentations and Best of Show
- 5:00 PM: End of Show
