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 17â26, 2025, downtown Dawsonville bursts with energy â a weeklong celebration of cars, community, and craftsmanship featuring car shows, cruise-ins, swap meets, food vendors, and live entertainment all around town.
đ Festival Highlights
Car Show Extravaganza: Pre-register for a special drawingâexclusive to early participants! Register here.
Parade of Moonshine & Revenue Cars: Kick off the festivities Saturday at 9 AM with a parade honoring racingâs rebellious roots.
Live Music on Three Stages: Nonstop entertainment around the square all weekend.
Vendors & Food Galore: Shop crafts, collectibles, and Southern cookingâsomething for everyone.
Need Lodging? Visit the official site for hotel deals and local stays.
đ Meet the Legends
Shake hands and swap stories with legendary race car drivers who built the foundation of NASCAR and Georgiaâs moonshine heritage.
đ 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
Mountain Moonshine Festival -Dawsonville, Ga
Organized By: KARE for Kids
đŚ 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 17â26, 2025, downtown Dawsonville bursts with energy â a weeklong celebration of cars, community, and craftsmanship featuring car shows, cruise-ins, swap meets, food vendors, and live entertainment all around town.
đ Festival Highlights
đ Meet the Legends
Shake hands and swap stories with legendary race car drivers who built the foundation of NASCAR and Georgiaâs moonshine heritage.
đ 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
Time: October 17, 2025 to October 26, 2025
Location: All Around Dawsonville
City/Town: Dawsonville, GA
Website or Map: https://www.kareforkids.org/mmfcarshow25
Phone: 706-216-5273 kareforkidsoffice@gmail.com
Event Type: car-show, cruise-in, swap-meet