Mountain Moonshine Festival -Dawsonville, Ga

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Mountain Moonshine Festival -Dawsonville, Ga

Time: October 17, 2025 to October 26, 2025
Location: All Around Dawsonville
City/Town: Dawsonville, GA
Website or Map: https://www.kareforkids.org/m

Phone: 706-216-5273 kareforkidsoffice@gmail.com
Event Type: car-show, cruise-in, swap-meet
Organized By: KARE for Kids
Latest Activity: Oct 16, 2025

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🚩 Event Overview

Rev up your engines and roll into Dawsonville, the birthplace of stock car racing and true Southern spirit! The 42nd Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival returns, celebrating racing legends, moonshine runners, and classic Americana.

From October 17–26, 2025, downtown Dawsonville bursts with energy — a weeklong celebration of cars, community, and craftsmanship featuring car shows, cruise-ins, swap meets, food vendors, and live entertainment all around town.

🏆 Festival Highlights

  • Car Show Extravaganza: Pre-register for a special drawing—exclusive to early participants! Register here.
  • Parade of Moonshine & Revenue Cars: Kick off the festivities Saturday at 9 AM with a parade honoring racing’s rebellious roots.
  • Live Music on Three Stages: Nonstop entertainment around the square all weekend.
  • Vendors & Food Galore: Shop crafts, collectibles, and Southern cooking—something for everyone.
  • Friday Night Cruise-In (Oct. 22, 6–9 PM): Featuring Feedback live! myspace.com/feedbacklove
  • Need Lodging? Visit the official site for hotel deals and local stays.

🏁 Meet the Legends

Shake hands and swap stories with legendary race car drivers who built the foundation of NASCAR and Georgia’s moonshine heritage.

💛 About KARE for Kids

All proceeds benefit KARE for Kids, Inc., supporting Dawson County children in need.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 211, Dawsonville, GA 30534
Phone: (706) 216-KARE (5273)
Email: info@kareforkids.us

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Comment by Tim Herron on June 28, 2010 at 5:00pm
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