Car Show • North Georgia High Country
Rats, Rust, & Horse Power
Rat rods, traditional hot rods, customs, and patina vehicles gather at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for a two-day vintage vehicle show.
Car Show2026-11-06 to 2026-11-07 (2026 confirmed)Family friendly
About Rats, Rust, & Horse Power
Rat rods, traditional hot rods, customs, and patina vehicles gather at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for a two-day vintage vehicle show.
Browse 1979-and-earlier rat rods, traditional hot rods, customs, lead sleds, shop trucks, and patina vehicles at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee. The show celebrates vehicles with character and age rather than frame-off restorations, with awards for the top 25 entries. Its Lake Chatuge setting makes it easy to combine the show with a mountain getaway.
Dates & Schedule
- Event DateNovember 6–7, 2026
What to Expect
Highlights
Family friendly
Admission & Tickets
Spectators: $10 per day; children under 12 free. Vehicle registration: $25 in advance or $35 at the show.
Parking
Follow fairgrounds event parking directions.
Vendors & Food
Vendor, food, and activity lineups may vary by event date.
Family & Pet Notes
This event is family friendly.
Planning Notes
November 6-7, 2026, from 9 AM to 4 PM each day. Spectator admission and vehicle registration are separate. Follow fairgrounds signs for event parking; reserve camping separately if staying overnight.