October 5-6 » Newton
This two-day celebration of classic cars, hot rods, and WNC’s moonshine heritage features car shows, races, local food trucks, and live music performances like The CJ Ballard Band and Chasin’ Aldean. Attendees can explore vendor booths, enjoy delicious food, and experience the thrill of vintage racing at one of the oldest tracks in NASCAR. There will also be charity auction on Saturday afternoon. » Hickory Motor Speedway, 3130 US-70; Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; prices vary, free for children 10 and under; (704) 462-1051; prohibitionfestival.net