Wilderness Trail Region | PCA Zone 3
7th SUV DAY - A MACAN & CAYENNE WEEKEND in the Smoky Mountains
Wilderness Trail Region Porsche Club of America - FRIDAY to SUNDAY – JUNE 19-21, 2026
RAIN OR SHINE
Read the event's full program here.
6/19/2026, 12:00 PM
Fontana Village, Fontana Dam, Graham County, North Carolina, 28733
Check the agenda below because depending on your location, it might be easier to meet everyone on Friday evening at the Resort or at the restaurant!
Read the event's full program here.
ABOUT THE EVENT
While iconic models like the 911 cemented Porsche’s reputation worldwide, the brand’s two best-selling vehicles today are the MACAN and CAYENNE. It’s easy to see why. They deliver the perfect blend of performance, luxury, and everyday usability, proving that Porsche DNA translates exceptionally well to the SUV segment.
One of the most popular and fun events on our calendar is SUV Day, an experience dedicated exclusively to Macans and Cayennes. Officially, we’ve hosted six of these events (seven if you count an “unofficial” one – it was a SUV Day but we called something else), and each has pushed the boundaries of what a Porsche SUV can do. We’ve tackled twisty mountain roads, explored forest and service roads, climbed mountains in search of snow (There is it! The unofficial one!) and turned a 274-acre farm into our personal playground with creek crossings, downhill descents, and more.
You asked and we’re delivering: SUV Day #7 is going big. This time, it’s a multi-day, overnight adventure in DEALS GAP. That’s right. We’re bringing our “bulky” Porsches to legendary roads like the TAIL OF THE DRAGON, the CHEROHALA SKYWAY, the HELLBENDER the FOOTHILLS PARKWAY and other iconic routes. But before the pavement thrills, we’ll take on a few carefully selected FOREST SERVICE ROADS in the Smoky Mountains for an off-the-beaten-path experience you won’t forget.
Our HQ to this event is the FONTANA VILLAGE RESORT.
Bring your Macan or Cayenne. Bring the family, kids, grandkids, even the pets. We’ll be driving both Saturday and Sunday through some of the most scenic roads and trails on the East Coast.
SUVs, the Porsche way.
LODGING
Given the size of this event, the logistics involved, and our proximity to the forest roads we will be driving, Fontana Village Resort is the ideal home base for this adventure. The event will officially begin on Saturday (June20) at 8:30 a.m. in the Fontana Village resort parking lot, though we strongly recommend arriving at the resort on Friday (June 19) to settle in and enjoy the area. Due to its privileged location (nested in the forest) and the limited number of hotels in that area, rooms can sell out quick, so hurry up! If you want to join the WTR crew in Kingsport on Friday, check the agenda below.
We have negotiated a discounted group rate and secured a block of 50 rooms.
If you would like to request specific room/cabin numbers, or extend your reservations beyond the group block, please contact the front desk at (800) 849-2258 after you have made your reservation via the booking link above. Our group code is WILDERNESSJUNE2026
For more information about the resort and its amenities, visit: https://fontanavillage.com/
STAY ON THE LOOP
Join the conversation at the Facebook Event:
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ROOMS
The Rooms available at a discounted rate are:
Check room details at https://fontanavillage.com/accommodations/
Should a rollaway bed be requested for additional guests, the charge is $15.00 additional per bed, per night. Room rates are subject to a resort fee of $10 per room, per night, the prevailing state and county tax (currently totaling 13%), the Facility Fee (3.25%), and an $85 cleaning fee if staying in a cabin.
On-Property Amenities include Pool Bar, Quill’s Canteen Restaurant & Bar, Hazel’s Restaurant & Bar, The Dam Garage Gas Station and Bar, The Dam Coffeehouse, Marina with Pontoon, Kayak, and Canoe Rentals, Adventure Outpost with Mountain Bike and E-Bike Rentals, The General Store, Golf Cart Rentals, Arcade, Ice Cream Shop, Post Office, Laundry Facilities, Gift Shops, and more!
Billing: Fontana Village Resort requires full payment of the estimated charges for the Client event to be paid either by credit card or ACH payment from bank fourteen (14) business days in advance.
DINING
We are not making reservations but recommending the following dining plan:
RADIO
Please remember to bring a radio (2-way radio / walkie-talkie / FRS radio) with you to the event — even if you think you won’t need it. Radios are a key safety and coordination tool during our drives.
A popular and affordable option is the BaoFeng UV-5R (8-watt) with the extended 1800mAh battery, which can be found for under $40 on Amazon.
Other recommended models include the Radioddity FS-T1 and the Midland LXT630VP3.
Radio Channel / Frequency
If you are using a BaoFeng UV-5R and are unable to program or access frequency 462.662, please let us know and we will help with the setup. Email pcawtr@gmail.com for assistance.
AGENDA
FRIDAY – WTR Team leaving “home” toward Deals Gap
12:00 p.m.: Wilderness Trail Crew meeting at Kingsport Rest Area (Kingsport, TN – I-26 Mile Mark 5)
01:15 p.m.: Drive starts (towards Deals Gap)
02:15 p.m.: Gas Stop in Maryville, TN
02:35 p.m.: Resume Driving
03:50 p.m.: Arrive at Fontana Village Resort / Check-in
04:30 p.m.: Meet at Fontana Villa Resort – Parking Lot in front of the General Store / Ice Cream Store
04:40 p.m.: Drive toward Tapoco Lodge
05:00 p.m.: Arrive at Tapoco Lodge for Dinner
SATURDAY
08:30 a.m.: Meet at Fontana Villa Resort – Parking Lot in front of the General Store / Ice Cream Store
08:45 a.m.: Driver’s Safety Meeting
09:00 a.m.: Start the Drive
11:15 a.m.: Arrive at Restaurant for lunch
01:15 p.m.: Resume Driving
02:15 p.m.: Restroom Stop
02:30 p.m.: Resume Driving
02:50 p.m.: Arrive at Forest Service Road Entrance
04:00 p.m.: Complete Forest Service Road drive
04:15 p.m.: Visit Killboy Store
04:45 p.m.: Resume Driving
05:05 p.m.: Arrive at Fontana Village Resort
05:30 p.m.: Dinner at Quill’s Canteen (at Fontana Village Resort)
SUNDAY
07:45 a.m.: Meet at Fontana Villa Resort – Parking Lot in front of the General Store / Ice Cream Store
09:25 a.m.: Restroom Stop at Cherohala Skyway
09:55 a.m.: Resume Driving
10:15 a.m.: Arrive at Bald River Falls
10:30 a.m.: Resume Driving to Forest Service Road
11:45 p.m.: Complete Forest Service Road drive
12:30 p.m.: Arrive at Restaurante in Tellico Plains
01:45 p.m.: Resume Driving
02:45 p.m.: Gas Station Stop in Vonore - PCA Event Ends in Vonore
03:00 p.m.: Wilderness Trail Crew drive to Tri-Cities, TN
05:30 p.m.: WTR Crew arrive in Tri-Cities
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