The 41st Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival takes place in downtown Dawsonville this weekend, October 25 and 26, 2008.  Hours are 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. both days. 

The Moonshine 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 tourists flock to the birthplace of NASCAR racing to hear about storied legends, Lloyd Seay, Roy Hall, Raymond Parks, and Gober Sosebee. These men loved the thrill of being chased through the ridges of Northeast Georgia Mountains.

Bring the family and visit an old Moonshine still, and listen to stories from both "Trippers" and Revenuers.

On Saturday, October 25, crafts, food and entertainment will begin at 8:00 a.m. on the square in Dawsonville, and the parade will begin at 9:00 a.m. Guests will enjoy a huge car show lining the streets, including vintage race cars and their drivers.

On Sunday, October 26, activities continue with music, dancers, kid’s games and rides, exhibits, crafts, food and lots of cars. 

This annual event is fun for the entire family and admission is free. All proceeds of the Festival go to help the needy children in Dawson County.  Call Kare for Kids, Inc. of Dawson County for complete information at (706) 216-5273.

For lodging information, call the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and CVB at (706) 265-6278 or toll free at (877) 302-9271.

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