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Oktoberfest! It’s the German word for fun! Well, that may not be the actual translation, but to the folks attending Helen’s Oktoberfest every year, it may as well be. Oktoberfest in Helen may have started out small in the 70’s, but over the years, and through word of mouth, it has grown into the biggest party in the Southeast. And this, is not one of those one-week festivals; this celebration lasts two months. The north Georgia mountains make a great vacation spot year-round because of the unparalleled beauty and mild weather; however, during Oktoberfest Mother Nature kicks it up a notch. Deep azure skies and color splashed mountains surround a picturesque “alpine” village, making the days as inviting as the nights. During the day, you may decide to browse the shops, relax in a biergarten, or simply enjoy Helen’s perfect weather and beautiful scenery. At night, however, all paths leads to Helen’s massive Festhalle. Located within walking distance of most hotels, the Festhalle is the spot for authentic German bands, food, beer and fun. You can either spend the evening dancing the Polka and Chicken dance, or you can relax in the adjacent beer garden and enjoy the crisp night air. Whichever section of the huge Festhalle you like best, be sure to sample the fresh cooked wurst and large variety of German beers. So, if you’ve never been to Helen, or just never been to an Oktoberfest, be sure to book your hotel room early and plan to be at Helen’s Oktoberfest. We’re sure you’ll want to come back year after year. Prosit!

This Year’s Oktoberest Band Schedule

• Sept 17-20 Pros’t Alex Meixner
• Sept 24-27 Dan Witucki Stan Mejac
• Oct 1-7 Stratton Mountain Boys Jim Horzen
• Oct 8-14 Sauerkrauts Roland Kurz
• Oct 15-18 Alpenmusikanten Roland Kurz
• Oct 19-24 Edi Und Freunde Roland Kurz
• Oct 25 TBA Roland Kurz
• Oct 26-Nov. 1 Europa Roland Kurz

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• Read more about Helen and find contact information for the Helen Oktoberfest.