Moonshine Festival

Get ready to channel your inner rebel at the New Straitsville Moonshine Festival, a legendary celebration in the town once famously dubbed the moonshine capital of the world. Dive into the rich, slightly illicit history of the Prohibition era as you witness a working still in action, demonstrating the time-honored craft of creating the perfect corn mash spirit. The four-day event is packed with free live entertainment, thrilling carnival rides, and a spectacular Memorial Day parade that takes over Main Street. Feast on unique local delicacies like moonshine burgers and moonshine pie while browsing through an expansive flea market and checking out the jug decorating auction. It is the perfect opportunity to kick back, enjoy fantastic Appalachian culture, and experience a genuinely historic, bootlegger-inspired weekend.