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Bavarianfest 2024
May
25
6:00 PM18:00
Festivals

Bavarianfest 2024

Join the city of Helen for Bavarian Fest! Experience and dance to a live Oomph band, dancing and a festive German atmosphere.  Enjoy domestic or imported beer, wine, or soft drinks along with wursts, Bavarian pretzels, hot dogs, barbecue, popcorn and desserts.  In honor of Memorial Day weekend free admission to veterans or active military.

Don't miss this festival or you won't be able to tell your friends about your journey to Bavaria!  Sponsored by the Helen Chamber of Commerce. 

For your weekend reservations relax at the Helendorf River Inn & Suites. It's the perfect riverfront location to enjoy a break during the day or after the evenings festivities. 

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51st Annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race
May
30
to Jun 1
Festivals, Sports

51st Annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race

  • Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Helendorf is your Host Hotel!

Make plans to attend and experience the Annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race sponsored by Head Balloons and the Helendorf River Inn, Suites and Conference Center. Enjoy the hospitality of the Helendorf, the Headquarters and Host Hotel for the Race. Last year's event was great!  Race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky at 7 am. If the weather conditions are too windy or storms are forecast, the take off will be postponed until conditions are acceptable.

While the competition to the Atlantic continues, other balloonists compete in local events beginning Thursday evening around 6 pm.  Local flying events will take place also on Friday and Saturday. The balloons will fly around 7:00 am & 6:30 pm each day (weather permitting). Balloons will only fly for approx. 1 to 2 hours. You can join in the action too! There will be opportunities available to the public; assisting with the inflations, being a part of a chase crew, taking a tethered ride in a balloon or a champagne flight over the mountains.  Be sure and bring your cameras for special moments.  

Be sure and check out www.HelenBalloon.com or go to the Helen Balloon Facebook page.

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Spring Wine Highway!!
Mar
1
to Mar 31
Festivals, Winery

Spring Wine Highway!!

Make plans to attend the Annual "Wine Highway" and enjoy the hospitality of the Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center as your base to explore the many North Georgia Wineries. Last year's event was great and this year's will be even better! Spending a weekend in the mountains and tasting the Award Winning wines that are made from Georgia grown grapes is truly a great way to shake off those winter doldrums!  

The Wineries will use the same format as last year where you can purchase your "Passport" and receive your souvenir glass at any of the 40 participating wineries.

The Passport is good for every day of the event. You must remember to have your passport and glass at each winery. For those who will be staying for several days, many of the wineries are open during the week and will accept the passports for tastings during the week. If you plan on taking advantage of this, please be sure you check the hours and days of operation for the wineries you want to visit on days other that Saturday and Sunday.

For more information: 706-878-9463 or http://www.georgiawine.com

 Be sure and visit our our local tasting rooms: Sautee Nacoochee Vineyards; Yonah Mountain Vineyards; CeNita Winery; Serenity Cellars; and Habersham Winery.

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Fasching (German Mardi Gras) Celebration - Helen Chamber of Commerce
Feb
10
7:00 PM19:00
Festivals

Fasching (German Mardi Gras) Celebration - Helen Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate Mardi Gras "Bavarian-Style", also known as "Winter Karnival" in Germany. Karnival season is traditionally a time of festivity and merry-making before the start of Lent, a time of feasting before fasting. Although Fasching in Helen is on a much smaller scale than in Germany, it is a time to celebrate before Lent. Dress as your favorite, or perhaps, your least favorite personality or character and join us for a night of dancing and fun! Live German Music!

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Fasching (German Mardi Gras) Party - Heidelberg
Feb
9
7:00 PM19:00
Festivals

Fasching (German Mardi Gras) Party - Heidelberg

Celebrate Mardi Gras "Bavarian-Style", also known as "Winter Karnival" in Germany. Karnival season is traditionally a time of festivity and merry-making before the start of Lent, a time of feasting before fasting. Although Fasching in Helen is on a much smaller scale than in Germany, it is a time to celebrate before Lent. Dress as your favorite, or perhaps, your least favorite personality or character and join us for a night of celebration at Heidelberg!

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Fasching (German Mardi Gras) Party - Hofbrauhaus
Feb
3
7:00 PM19:00
Festivals

Fasching (German Mardi Gras) Party - Hofbrauhaus

Celebrate Mardi Gras "Bavarian-Style", also known as "Winter Karnival" in Germany. Karnival season is traditionally a time of festivity and merry-making before the start of Lent, a time of feasting before fasting. Although Fasching in Helen is on a much smaller scale than in Germany, it is a time to celebrate before Lent. Dress as your favorite, or perhaps, your least favorite personality or character and join us for a night of celebration at Hofbrauhaus!

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Fasching (German Mardi Gras) Party - Cowboys & Angels
Feb
2
7:00 PM19:00
Festivals

Fasching (German Mardi Gras) Party - Cowboys & Angels

Celebrate Mardi Gras "Bavarian-Style", also known as "Winter Karnival" in Germany. Karnival season is traditionally a time of festivity and merry-making before the start of Lent, a time of feasting before fasting. Although Fasching in Helen is on a much smaller scale than in Germany, it is a time to celebrate before Lent. Dress as your favorite, or perhaps, your least favorite personality or character and join us for a night of celebration at Cowboys & Angels!

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Fasching (German Mardi Gras) Party - Heidelberg
Jan
26
7:00 PM19:00
Festivals

Fasching (German Mardi Gras) Party - Heidelberg

Celebrate Mardi Gras "Bavarian-Style", also known as "Winter Karnival" in Germany. Karnival season is traditionally a time of festivity and merry-making before the start of Lent, a time of feasting before fasting. Although Fasching in Helen is on a much smaller scale than in Germany, it is a time to celebrate before Lent. Dress as your favorite, or perhaps, your least favorite personality or character and join us for a night of celebration at Heidelberg!

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