Helen GA Information

Helen, Georgia
Helen's 52nd Annual Oktoberfest

https://www.helenchamber.com/oktoberfest-menu/oktoberfest-info.html
https://www.facebook.com/helengapage/

Alpine Helen's Oktoberfest celebrations have been going on for more than 50 years, involving multiple weeks of traditional dancing, food, and, of course, beer from September through October. Held in the city’s riverside Festhalle, the permanent home of the festivities, the celebration is the longest-running of its kind in the United States.

Revelers dress in traditional attire, lederhosen and dirndls, while dancing to the polka. Find out for yourself what makes this tradition so unique by planning your own trip to the event!

Celebrate the start of Oktoberfest with a parade at noon on Sept. 10, 2022, in downtown Helen.
Helen’s Oktoberfest runs from Thursday to Sunday through September and daily
from Sept. 29 to Oct. 30, 2022.

Like with its German counterpart, the celebrations are wildly different from weekday to weekend. Weekends are popular with tour and college groups, while weekdays tend to be a bit more family-friendly. The event is open to all ages. Admission is $8 during the week, $10 on Saturdays, and free on Sundays, with food and drink available for purchase. The doors open at 6 p.m. throughout the week and at 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

https://www.exploregeorgia.org/things-to-do/article/guide-to-helen-oktoberfest
https://gamountainsguide.com/alpine-fun-at-the-annual-helen-ga-oktoberfest
https://www.facebook.com/helengapage/


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MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
THEIR OWN ROOMS & ENTERTAINMENT

At the Helen Festhalle

Sept 8-11  (Thu - Sun)

Sept 15-18  (Thu - Sun)

Sept 22-25  (Thu - Sun)

Sept 29-Oct 30

Admission:   $8.00  Mon - Fri

$10.00 on Saturdays

Free on Sundays!

Time:

Weekdays 6:00 to 10:30

Friday 6:00 - 12:00

Saturday 1:00 - 12:00

Sunday 1:00 - 7:00

Active and Retired Military -- get in free with your Military ID

 

Helendorf River Inn, Suites & Conference Center

The State of Georgia's very own German town you must see !!
Information about Helen, Georgia.

Breakfast - Helendorf Inn serves a Continental Breakfast, but is very limited.

Breakfast Suggestions 

Huddle House
 (two buildings over from the Hotel)
8428 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545
Casual chain open 24/7 offering all-day breakfast, plus other hearty American eats.
https://locations.huddlehouse.com/ga/helen/8428-s-main-street.html

WENDY's -- Next to the Hotel, they also serve a limited breakfast menu.

Helen, GA

Note: Folks staying at the Helendorf Inn, may park in the Guest Parking Lot.
Best place to park in town. Close to the center of town and the Festhalle.
 

Room, Elevator and Swimming Pool


Bodensee (German) Restaurant  (Our Saturday Evening Dinner Restaurant)
64 Munich Strasse, Helen, GA 30545
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g35004-d2702774-Reviews-Bodensee_Restaurant-Helen_Georgia.html

Discount Spirits of Helen
50 Yonah St, Helen, GA 30545
(Located next to Betty's IGA Country Store)
Their selection of spirits is totally amazing. Even if you don't buy any, you should see their wide selection.

Fred's Famous Peanuts --   MUST SEE - Veteran Friendly -- They Proudly Support our US Armed Forces
17 Clayton Rd, Helen, GA 30545
Fred's Peanuts has a little of everything and well worth your time visiting.
I had the honor and pleasure speaking with the owners. They support our US Military and are extremely Patriotic. Their son has just finished Navy Flight School and has been assigned to Pensacola NAS.
They support various Veteran's events thoughout the year.
http://www.fredsfamouspeanuts.com/index.html
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g35004-d1481220-Reviews-Fred_s_Famous_Peanuts-Helen_Georgia.html


Hofer's (German) Bakery   MUST SEE    (You will be glad that you did)
8758 N Main St, Helen, GA 30545 
http://www.hofers.com/?utm_source=tripadvisor&utm_medium=referral
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g35004-d528199-Reviews-Hofer_s_of_Helen-Helen_Georgia.html

Nacoochee Antiques
7091 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545
https://www.facebook.com/NACOOCHEEANTIQUES

Nora Mill Granary   MUST SEE - Behind Building - One of the best scenic views you will ever see.
7107 S Main St, Helen, GA 30545-3615
http://www.noramill.com/ 
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g35004-d5238076-Reviews-Nora_Mill_Granary-Helen_Georgia.html

Old Sautee Store|Old Sautee Market
2315 GA-17, Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
https://www.sauteestore.com/

Paul's Steakhouse
8537 S Main St, Helen, GA  (across street, from our hotel)
http://paulssteakhouse.com/

Tripadvisor (Local Information)
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g35004-Activities-Helen_Georgia.html

Helen - White County Convention and Visitors Bureau
726 Brucken Strasse, Helen, GA 30545
http://www.helenga.org/visitor-info

Helen, GA - Chamber of Commerce (Oktoberfest Information)
http://www.helenchamber.com/
http://www.helenchamber.com/oktoberfest.html
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