What to know before you go to the Mountain Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville, from the organizer’s own pages. The 59th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival is listed for October 23-25, 2026 in Dawsonville; this date has now passed.
Dates come live from our calendar; hours, prices and rules are as the organizer last published them. Every fact below was read on the cited official page and checked ; anything we could not read is listed under What We Could Not Confirm instead of guessed.
| What to know | Source |
|---|---|
| The 59th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival is listed for October 23-25, 2026 in Dawsonville; this date has now passed. | kareforkids.org |
| It is run by KARE for Kids and is its largest fundraiser; proceeds go to needy children in Dawson County. | kareforkids.org |
| The festival is held rain or shine. | kareforkids.org |
Next Dates On Our Calendar
No upcoming dates for this festival are on our calendar right now. The organizer's last published dates are in the section below; we add new dates when they are posted.
Dates and Hours
- 59th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival, October 23-25, 2026. (kareforkids.org)
- Moonshine Run: check-in 9:00 am, cars depart Bearden Funeral Home at 10 am. (kareforkids.org)
Parking and Getting There
- Multiple buses operate all day Saturday and Sunday from parking lots to the festival area. (kareforkids.org)
- Lots include Dawson County High School, 1665 Perimeter Rd; Robinson Elementary, 1150 Perimeter Rd; Bailey Tower, 32 Jack Heard Dr; Dawson County Library, 342 Allen St; each lot has handicap spaces. (kareforkids.org)
- Pre-reserved RV parking is behind Robinson Elementary School. (kareforkids.org)
What to Expect
- Menu links list Car Show, Moonshine Run, Parade, Entertainment, Festival Maps and a silent auction. (kareforkids.org)
- The page ties the event to Prohibition-era moonshining and the formation of NASCAR racing. (kareforkids.org)
Rules to Know
- Show cars not pre-registered pay cash only on arrival on Allen St.; show cars must enter via Allen Street. (kareforkids.org)
- Rain or shine. (kareforkids.org)
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FAQ
When is the 2026 Moonshine Festival?
October 23-25, 2026, per KARE for Kids. (kareforkids.org)
Is there a shuttle?
Yes, buses run all day Saturday and Sunday from parking lots to the festival area. (kareforkids.org)
Does it go on in rain?
Yes, the organizer says rain or shine. (kareforkids.org)
What We Could Not Confirm
- Admission price: organizer pages state none (Explore Georgia listing mentions free entry and parking donation, not fetched as primary).
- Daily hours: linked schedule flyer not readable.
- Pets, coolers, bags rules: not stated.
- Parking donation amount: not stated.
How we checked this guide: Dates, hours, admission and parking prices, and access details were verified against the official sources listed below on . Operators change schedules and raise prices without notice, so confirm anything time-sensitive before you drive. The figures in this guide also feed our Georgia Attraction Transparency Index and Family Day-Out Cost Index.
Sources
Hank Whitlock is the pen name of the It's Georgia editor. Every guide is built around the questions a busy family actually asks before a trip: how long is the drive, what does parking cost, can the stroller make it, are dogs allowed. Details are checked against official park, city, and venue sources, and each guide shows the date it was last updated.
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