August 3-6, 2023
For over 8 years now, Fontana Village has served as Ground Zero for Miatas at the Gap. We fill the village each year with Miatas and friends in lodging that runs from simple campsites and RV hookups to hotel style rooms in the Main Lodge to a variety of private cabins. All vendors and tables are set up in the General Store parking lot across from the pool and ball fields. There are always a number of pre-planned events that stage in the General Store lot or other locations in the village and surrounding areas. These events can range from sightseeing tours to spirited canyon drives and everything in between. On Saturday afternoon, the vendor area is where the Graham County Tourism Board and Fontana Tourism Development Association provide a FREE LUNCH and Moss Motors provides FREE ICE CREAM after the Dam(n) Photo. Attendees gather here again Saturday Evening to celebrate the end of another great gathering with the charity raffle and the Beer & Wine Swap.
Every year we are able to set aside a block of cabins, camping spots, and lodge rooms that are only available to our group. This block, except for the camping spots, is pre-negotiated at a special discount rate that is only available for attendees of MATG. To take advantage of these rates, you must register directly by phone and tell them you’re with the Miatas at the Gap group. Fontana Village also houses one of the few bars in the area, multiple restaurants, the General Store for all of your basic needs, and the Pit Stop where you can refill the gas tank, rehydrate and shop for some area memorabilia
300 Woods Rd
Fontana Dam NC, 28733
(800) 849-2258
Tapoco Lodge was built in 1930 by ALCOA for workers on Cheoah Dam. The lodge consists of suites, lodge rooms and cabins.
14981 Tapoco Road
Robbinsville NC, 28771
(828) 498-2435
The Quality Inn & Suites is in the middle of Robbinsville and walking distance to grocery stores, restaurants and gas stations. Free wifi, continental breakfast and allows pets.
107 Rodney Orr Bypass
Robbinsville NC, 28771
(828) 479-6772
The Mountview Restaurant sits at the top of the valley on the west end of The Lodge at Fontana. The Mountview offers a savory menu featuring the freshest local vegetables and meats, baked goods and desserts sided with an ever changing selection of beautiful main courses.
300 Woods Rd
Fontana Dam NC, 28733
(828) 498-2115
In the center of the Fontana Village Resort on a hillside overlooking the activity fields, Gunter Cabin and the General Store sits the Wildwood Grill Restaurant. Once a game room and snack bar, the remodeled Wildwood Grill offers a warm and charming ambience, wonderful food, craft beer, wine, cocktails, and friendly service.
Food options range from a wide selection of appetizers to salads, burgers, incredible sandwiches and made to order pizzas and the full menu is available for both lunch and dinner.
Whether you dine on the lively patio or settle into a cozy table inside, the Wildwood Grill delivers an unequaled mountain view with regularly scheduled live music, food, and great friends! If you’re on the go, the food selections are available on a carryout basis as well for your picnic at the dam, or lunch on the Dragon, or wherever your adventure leads.
Take-out on pizza and other snacks is also available.
300 Woods Rd
Fontana Dam NC, 28733
(800) 849-2258
In 2004, the addition of the Dragon's Den Grill was added to Deal's Gap Motorcycle Resort. Allowing 65 guests to sit, relax, and have a great meal. Four years later, the addition of the Pub was installed, so one can enjoy a cold beer with their meal if desired. Three TV's set on weather, news, & SPEED Networks are positioned around the Grill & Pub to keep you updated on current conditions & race day shouting at the tv.
17548 Tapoco Road
Tapoco NC, 28771
(828) 498-2231
Perched on the banks of the world famous Cheoah River, Tapoco Tavern combines the very best of classic pizzeria and all American flavors with a view and environment unmatched in all of Western Carolina. Order up a brick oven pizza for the family or indulge in the house favorite, “The Dam Drink” from their full-service bar. From steaks, burgers, salads, and local Carolina Mountain trout, there’s something for everyone.
14981 Tapoco Road
Robbinsville NC, 28771
8284982800
A good stop on the way to or away from Miatas at the Gap; good food and Dragon gear!
4371 Calderwood Hwy
Maryville TN, 37801
(828) 479-0478
Palm Breeze Car Care will be at MATG again this year selling their waterless car care supplies and performing masterful detail cleaning on the spot. Drop your car off, get an ice cream cone, and then pick up your freshly cleaned and detailed Miata.
Dan and Carla will be joining MATG again this year and bringing some of his custom powdercoated items. You can see some samples of his craftsmanship in person at MATG on a multitude of Miatas.
Alex Todd is bringing some imported JDM goodies along with tons of Miata parts and accessories for you to purchase on-site. He also offers shipping on larger items, and has a tremendous amount of inventory in stock.
Lodging in the Deal's Gap area.
Restaurants in the Deal's Gap area.
Local attractions in the Deal's Gap area.
Drive The Dragon, Cherohala Skyway and Nantahala Gorge in 163 miles of driving bliss
A listing of the names of all the corners through Deal's Gap.
Driving map of one of the most popular event runs
