Trick or Treat off the Street

  • October 29, 2010
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HalloweenDress up in your favorite Halloween costumes and visit North Georgia Premium Outlets in Dawsonville to trick or treat off the street on October 29, 2010 from 3 PM to 7 PM. Parents can have fun finding deals on great merchandise at many of the shops in the mall while the children have fun collecting treats! It sounds like a great way to spend an evening.

North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall has 140 name brand fashion outlets with names like Ann Taylor, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Ralph Lauren and so much more. There are children’s fashion stores, home furnishings and housewares, shoes, accessories and jewelry, and many specialty outlets. No matter what you are looking for, you should be able to find it there.

The Outlet Mall is located at:
800 Highway 400 South
Dawsonville, GA 30534

43rd annual Mountain Moonshine Festival

  • October 11, 2010
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Hillbilly with MoonshineCelebrate the history of Dawsonville, Georgia during prohibition at the 43rd annual Mountain Moonshine Festival taking place on October 22 – 24, 2010.

The fun begins on Friday morning with the Moonshine Run. The Run leaves from the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame (formerly Thunder Road USA) at approximately 9 AM. The 2010 Grand Marshall David Pearson and the 2009 Grand Marshall Jim Mitchum will be on the Run this year. If the weather is good Friday night, there will be live music.

Saturday’s festivities begin at 9 AM with a parade of moonshine and revenuer’s cars. There will be 3 stages set up around downtown Dawsonville where you can enjoy the live entertainment. A car show, cruise-in and swap meet will be held at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. It is sure to be a memorable occasion as you will meet many legendary race car drivers and see more vintage race cars and authentic moonshine hauling cars than you can see in any one place anywhere else in the United States. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win a motor valued at $1700. The drawing will be held on October 24 at the festival. Tickets are just $2 for 1 or 3 for $5.

All proceeds go to benefit KARE for Kids, a non profit organization whose mission is to provide necessities to Dawson County’s children in need. So come on out and have a good time and know that you are also helping children in need!

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1st Annual Fall Bazaar

  • October 7, 2010
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Visit the New Life Church in Dawsonville on October 23, 2010 from 8 AM to 4 PM for their 1st annual Fall Bazaar. You may want to come by early as there will be many wonderful items for sale and you may miss out on something spectacular. Some of the items that will be available include: canned jellies, jams, and vegetables, homemade children’s clothing, shabby chic antiques, jewelry, leather goods and so much more! This is a community outreach fundraiser so not only can buy some great stuff but you will also be contributing to a good cause.

New Life Church is located at:
1508 Highway 53 East
Dawsonville, GA