DAWSONVILLE, GA  -- Visit Dawsonville on October 23 & 24, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily, for the 37th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival.

This festival explores Dawson County’s history during the prohibition era when liquor was illegal and the Great Depression of the 1930’s when running moonshine through the foothills of the Northeast Georgia Mountains was a way of life. Thousands of tourist flock to the birthplace of NASCAR racing to hear about storied legends, Seay, Hall, Parks and Gober Sosebee. These men loved the thrill of being chased through the ridges of the Northeast Georgia Mountains.

Bring the family and visit an old Moonshine still; listen to stories from both “Tripper’s” and “Revenuer’s”. Festivities will start on Friday night October 23rd, with a cruise-in at 6 p.m. till ?. On Saturday, the 24th, crafts, food and entertainment will begin at 8 a.m. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. with a well-known race car celebrity as Grand Marshall. KARE for Kids will also be cooking their famous BBQ chicken. It’s the best! See over 100 1940’s Ford vehicles lining the streets, including vintage racecars and their drivers. There will also be a display of old tractors on hand at Thunder Road.

On Saturday, enjoy the Festival Bicycle Tour, Parade at 10 a.m. or leisurely ride (not a race) through the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain Range during the peak fall foliage season. Contact Seth Hunt at 706-265-1760 for more information. On Sunday, a Car Show will be held hosted by KARE for Kids, Inc. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with judging at Noon. Trophies will be given out at 3 p.m. All proceeds go to help the needy children in Dawson County. Call 706-216-7827 for more festival details.