Summer is book-ended by Memorial Day and Labor Day, but right in between those two is Independence Day, and it’s typically the biggest holiday of them all. There are lots of great 4th of July events in Georgia, from amazing fireworks shows to family-friendly festivals in every corner of the state. One unique event that will be of particular interest to car lovers is the Independence Day Car Show at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville, GA. This year’s event takes place Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and it’s sure to be a blast. Dawsonville is one of our favorite small towns in Georgia and if you’ve been looking for an excuse to spend a weekend in the mountains, this promises to be a great afternoon for gearheads. Check it out:

Even if you aren't particularly interested in car racing, the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame is a great way to spend an hour or two. This hidden gem museum features a number of antique and replica cars and covers the last 100 years of car racing.
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The museum has self-guided tours of the exhibits here, but also hosts car shows throughout the year, often on holiday weekends.
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You can expect to see dozens of cars, ranging from antique sports cars...
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...to more unusual-looking specimens, like this 1965 Ford Econoline Truck. Pretty cool, isn't it?
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The car show also hosts vendors, plus food trucks.
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For more information about the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame’s 2023 Independence Day car show, check out the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame website or the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Facebook page.

If you’d like to make a whole weekend out of your trip, there’s plenty of things to do in Dawsonville, GA to keep you occupied. Make sure to make a stop by Amicalola Falls – it’s the tallest waterfall in Georgia and absolutely magnificent. Speaking of waterfalls, this 1950s cabin Vrbo along Cane Creek is the perfect place to spend the night.

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Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, 415 Hwy 53 East, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA