patd 5 itinerary
Monday
april 22nd
CHECK-IN
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
When you arrive at Fontana, go ahead and check in with the front desk to get the key to your room or cabin. Afterwards, come see us in the Carolina room from 1:00 to 4:00pm to check in with us and receive your swag bag, name tag, personalized schedule, and more.
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Game night icebreaker
Come get acquainted with friends old and new! For our icebreaker this year, we’re holding a game night. We’re going to be providing some games, but feel free to bring your own if there are any you know you’ll enjoy.
THE FIREPIT IS LIT.
8:00 PM - WHENEVER
Each night at 8:00pm, we’ll light the firepit and socialize, relax, and enjoy socializing with our new friends. Bring drinks and socialize ‘till you feel like you’re ready for bed.
tuesday
april 23rd
Daily Events
planned drives
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Drive to nowhere
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Apple Annie’s
alternative activities
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
A Visit to Buc-ees!
8:00 pm - whenever
The firepit is lit.
Should you not know what you’d like to do at Pride at The Dragon, join us on the Road to Nowhere! As with all drives, we will try to have you back at Fontana by 4:00 pm.
If you don’t want to go on a drive that leads to nowhere, come with us to Apple Annie’s. As with all drives, we will try to have you back at Fontana by 4:00 pm.
If you don’t know what Buc-ee’s is, imagine if a Target and a gas station had a child. We estimate that this trip will take about five to six hours.
Gatlinburg is the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and will be host to beautiful views and scenery. Join us for a fun shopping trip!
Each night at 8:00m, we’ll light the firepit and socialize, relax, and enjoy socializing with our new friends. Bring drinks and socialize ‘till you feel like you’re ready for bed.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
A Trip to Gatlinburg!
wednesday
april 24th
Daily Events
activities
We decided not to plan any drives on Wednesday since we expect many people will be checking in. For those already here, think of this as a free day to explore, participate in other activities, or just drive the Tail all day long!
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hiking the Trails
8:00 pm - whenever
The firepit is lit.
Do you fancy exploring the forests surrounding Fontana? Luckily, so do we! Join us starting at 9am. Please be sure to bring appropriate footwear and water.
Starting at 4:30pm, we’ll have a photographer on the Tail of the Dragon specifically to take pictures of us and our cars! The photographer will be present until 6pm, so feel free to get a couple runs in.
Each night at 8:00m, we’ll light the firepit and socialize, relax, and enjoy socializing with our new friends. Bring drinks and socialize ‘till you feel like you’re ready for bed.
4:30 pM - 6:00 PM
Fly By Photos on the Dragon
Join us in the Carolina Room from 7:30pm to 8:30pm for a social hour! Come see old friends and make some new ones along the way.
7:30 pM - 8:30 PM
An Evening Social Hour
Thursday
april 25th
Daily Events
planned drives
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Apple Annie’s
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cherohala Iron Works Grill
alternative activities
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Trip to Dollywood
8:00 pm - whenever
The firepit is lit.
If you don’t want to go to the Cherohala Iron Works Grill, come with us to Apple Annie’s. As with all drives, we will try to have you back at Fontana by 4:00 pm.
Come with us on a lunch trip to the Cherohala Iron Works Grille. Enjoy good food and some nice views. As with all drives, we will try to have you back at Fontana by 4:00 pm.
Join us for a trip to Dollywood! We’re planning to leave at 9am, and expect that this will be a full day adventure. Feel free to carpool since this will be long trip!
Evening Events
Each night at 8:00m, we’ll light the firepit and socialize, relax, and enjoy socializing with our new friends. Bring drinks and socialize ‘till you feel like you’re ready for bed.
Come drive on the Tail of the Dragon at night! The views from the outlook at the top of the Tail are beautiful at night, but please plan for a significantly more relaxed pace than one might drive at during the day. For a fun twist, expect giant glowsticks that you can attach to your car!
8:30 pM - 10:00 PM
Tail of the dragon night drive
Friday
april 26th
Daily Events
planned drives
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cherohala Iron Works Grill
alternative activities
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Retail therapy in Bryson City
8:00 pm - whenever
The firepit is lit.
Come with us on a lunch trip to the Cherohala Iron Works Grille. Enjoy good food and some nice views. As with all drives, we will try to have you back at Fontana by 4:00 pm.
If you want to go driving, but don’t want to take one of our longer routes, join us for a trip to Bryson City to shop the day away!
Evening Events
Each night at 8:00m, we’ll light the firepit and socialize, relax, and enjoy socializing with our new friends. Bring drinks and socialize ‘till you feel like you’re ready for bed.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Drive to nowhere
If you don’t want to go to the Iron Works Grill, join us on the Road to Nowhere! As with all drives, we will try to have you back at Fontana by 4:00 pm.
Saturday
april 27th
Daily Events
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Boat day!
8:00 pm - 11:30 PM
Club PATD
activities
No drives on Saturday this year, we figure after all of the driving you’ll have been doing, you might want a relaxing day before you leave. Feel free to relax, explore, participate in other activities, or make your own drives!
Come join us on a pontoon at Fontana Marina. We’re providing food, and we’ll spend some time on the water. If the water is too cold for you, no worries, no need to spend time in the water!
Evening Events
Come dance and chill with us at a closing party after the closing ceremony! This will go from 8pm until 11:30pm, and an Atlanta DJ will provide the music.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Closing Ceremony + Dinner
Join us for the Closing Ceremony! Included with the purchase of your ticket, we will be providing a dinner for all attendees to enjoy and reminisce with friends, new and old.
8:00 pm - whenever
The firepit is lit.
Each night at 8:00m, we’ll light the firepit and socialize, relax, and enjoy socializing with our new friends. Bring drinks and socialize ‘till you feel like you’re ready for bed.
sunday
April 30th
