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Gordon Pirkle named Grand Marshal of 54th annual Moonshine Festival
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Gordon Pirkle standing in front of the Dawsonville Pool Room siren that he is nationally known for setting off after every Elliott family Cup Series victory. Photo by Paige Sweany of Sole Photography.
A familiar face will be leading the parade in the 54th annual Mountain Moonshine Festival in Dawsonville. K.A.R.E. for Kids has named Dawsonville legend Gordon Pirkle Grand Marshal of the three-day festival.