Frequently Asked Questions

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What's new for 2025?

We are expanding the event to 37 trailers (up from 34).

We will be touring the Veterinary School at nearby Lincoln Memorial University. It is one of the newest vet schools in the country and they have a joint venture with a local medical-manufacturing company to make silicon mock-ups of a device to train vet students in a certain medical procedure. The large animal area is situated in the beautiful country side along the Cumberland Mountains. A unique experience.

We will offer again the rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Cumberland Gap Tunnel control center on the 2nd floor, due to the high interest. Free but only 20 tickets available.

After the opening-night meal (included in your rally fee) we will have an historian give a talk on local Civil War history and the history of the Gap.

We will take a short drive to the Wilderness Road State Park to visit the reconstructed Martin's Station Fort, nearby in Ewing, VA, to see their living history fort and talk to their craftspeople.

And yes, the Olde Mill B&B is doing their homemade dinner again served in their beautiful historic dining room at the B&B, but this year the theme is Greek (per a suggestion from last year). You will not be disappointed. Gourmet all the way.

The Cruisin' the Crater car show will again be in downtown Middlesboro KY (just through the tunnel) with their antique and hot rod car show on Saturday.

Is there a place to take showers?

NEW in 2022. Yes! For those of you with no gray tanks or very small gray tanks, a bathroom is available for no charge. This is located in a VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner) bungalo on the main street where we will be parked. The owner is reserving it for our exclusive use during our Streamin' the Gap rally. It is actually a Sears Roebuck and Co. mail order home. Cute. Cute. Cute.

What hookup utilities can we expect?

Up to two trailers will be sharing 20 amp electric on the street -- this means that you are only guaranteed 10 amp. You will need to come with the proper converters for your 30 amp / 50 amp power cord AND a 50' extension cord as the telephone poles may be spaced far apart. Please do not try to run your A/C or Microwave.

NOTE: If you are the lucky few that may have their own 20 amp circuit, we still ask that you NOT try to run your A/C or Microwave -- even though you can without tripping your breaker. We don't want anyone to think that some are getting special perks.

Arrive with a full freshwater tank and empty grey and black water tanks. A free dump station is 12 miles away at Cat Daddy's Sunoco station in Tazewell, TN for you to use when you leave.

Let Them Eat & Drink Pumpkin - What is this all about?

This is a community event provided by the Guardians where members of the community enter their favorite pumpkin food and/or beverage into this contest. Anyone that wants to sample the food can pay $10 for a plate full of samples from each entry. They receive a ticket to vote and can then vote on their favorite sample. P.S. I would bet that if you wanted to enter the contest as a participant, you could. The town would adopt you for one day!

Is there a trailer open house?

Yes! A time will be set aside on Saturday afternoon for a street fair with activities.

Your Airstreams will create a lot of interest. People may ask to look inside. If you'd like to show off the interior, they would be thrilled for the opportunity to experience your lifestyle.

Are dogs welcome?

Yes. In fact a number of veterinary students attending nearby Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) live in Cumberland Gap and owning a pet just might just be their most popular hobby. You and your pet will feel right at home.

Where can I dump my black tank?

There is a free dump station 10 miles from Cumberland Gap in the town of Tazewell, TN. It is called "Cat Daddy's" Sunoco and is located next to KFC. You cannot dump at the nearby National Park Campground called Wilderness Trail Campground. They don't have the capacity for all of us.

What is your refund policy?

Up to seven (7) days before the start of the event. Please notify us ASAP if you are not able to attend so we can free up your spot for someone else to attend.

Where can I camp the night before the event to be close?

Most of us will be staying at the nearby Wilderness Road Campground (just a mile or two away from downtown Cumberland Gap.) It is a National Park campground so you can use your Senior pass to get 50% off. The actual address is National Park Rd. Ewing, VA 24248 and is located on the same side of the tunnel (on the TN/VA side) as the town. Call (606) 248-2817. Reservations are accepted. There are limited electric sites but lots of no-utility campsites. The bath houses are very clean and modern. There is a dump station that you can use if you stay at the campground (cannot be used the day after the event)