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The Town of Monteagle in collaboration with the Mountain Goat Trail Alliance (MGTA) and the Town of Tracy City is excited to announce the first annual Mountain Goat Trail Fall Bicycle Poker Run. This free, family-friendly event celebrates the new Monteagle-to-Tracy City stretch of the Mountain Goat Trail and will take place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CDT.
“The event is designed to be a fun and leisurely day on “mountain time,” a chance for families, friends, and trail enthusiasts to enjoy the outdoors, visit local businesses, and celebrate community,” says Imagine Monteagle Event Organizer Iva Michelle. “Participants will cycle the trail at their own pace, collecting playing cards at seven businesses along the way, with prizes awarded for the best hands at the end of the day.”
Registration is from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in Monteagle behind the Depot Café located at 403 West Main Street, Monteagle, TN. The event will conclude with an awards party at Monteagle’s Harton Park at 4 p.m. when the winning hand will be announced. The awards party will feature singing duo, Gypsy Rose, Sarah Douglas and Anna Sias, known for their covers of top popular music from the 60s, 70s and 80s.
To sign up to participate, visit Eventbrite for tickets. Off-site free parking is available, and the event is scheduled to continue rain or shine. Helmets are required and e-bikes are welcome.
Event Details:
– Registration: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. behind the Depot Café, 403 West Main Street, Monteagle, TN
– Awards Party: 4:00 p.m. at Harton Park, Monteagle – featuring live music by Gypsy Rose (Sarah Douglas & Anna Sias)
– Headquarters: The Smokehouse Lodge and Cabins in Monteagle is the official lodging headquarters for the event
– Additional Fun: A scavenger hunt along the trail, plus the Fiery Gizzard Festival in Tracy City, the same weekend
– Shop Local: Specials and promotions from local businesses along the trail and in town
– Parking: Free off-site parking available
– Requirements: Helmets required; e-bikes welcome
– Tickets: Advance registration required on Eventbrite.
For more information, email monteagletourism@gmail.com, or call 931-871-6040.