The N.E. Georgia Mustang Club hosts its 53rd Annual Fall Regional Shelby, Mustang and Ford Meet at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Ga. The public show takes place Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, with registration open from the morning through noon. A cruise and lunch meet-and-greet is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 25, and on-site pre-registration is available Friday afternoon.
All Shelby, Mustang and Ford-bodied, Ford-powered vehicles are eligible to enter. Pre-registration is $30; day-of entry is $35. Spectators pay a $10 admission fee charged by the venue.
The show features 51 awards across multiple classes, including Early Classic Mustang (1964½-1973), Mustang II, Foxbody, SN95/New Edge, S197, Modern Mustang (2015-present), Shelby Mustang, and Specialty Mustang (Roush, Saleen, RTR, Steeda and others). Additional classes cover Ford Trucks and Ford/Mercury vehicles, with top-five trophies awarded in each. A Best in Show award and a new NEGMC Members-Only class are also part of the competition. Awards are presented at the close of the show.
Sponsors include Year One, NPD National Parts Depot, Reelside Muscle Car Parts, Jacky Jones Ford, Ford Performance Alley, and Team Shelby GA. Pre-registration is available at negeorgiamustangclub.org.