That's right - 58 years and running!  One of the longest running festivals in the U.S. The Mountain Moonshine Festival reflects the history of moonshining back in the prohibition era in connection with the formation of NASCAR racing.  Dawson County moonshining history is rich and is the Official Birthplace of Stockcar Racing.  The Georgia Racing Museum is housed in our City Municipal Complex as well as the Dawsonville Distillery.  The Festival is KARE's largest fundraiser and all proceeds go toward the purchase of clothes, school supplies, medical needs and Christmas gifts for needy children in Dawson County.

Free attendance to the festival, but there is a donation charge for parking. Shuttle available.

Festival Schedule:
Friday, October 24th
- Car Show: 8am - 5pm

- Swap Meet: 8am - 5pm

- Moonshine Run: Departing at 10am from Bearden's Funeral Home

Saturday, October 25th
- Festival: 8am - 5pm

- Car Show: 8am - 5pm

- Swap Meet: 8am - 5pm

- Parade: 9am - Grand Marshal, Dawsonville native and Grand Ol Opry Star, Peyton Porter!

- Opening Ceremony: 10am

- Live Music begins: 10am

- Car Show Awards: 3pm

Sunday, October 26th
- Festival: 8am - 5pm

- Car Show: 8am - 5pm

- Swap Meet: 8am - 5pm

- Live Music begins: 10am

- Car Show Awards: 3pm

- 50/50 K.A.R.E. Raffle Drawing: 3pm