Join us at the Helen Festhalle for the OFFICIAL Helen Oktoberfest celebration! The Helen Oktoberfest is the longest running Oktoberfest in the United States. The 2026 Helen Oktoberfest runs from September 10 through November 1.
The 2026 Oktoberfest Parade will begin at 12:00 pm, Saturday, September 12, 2026 Join us immediately after the Oktoberfest Parade at the Festhalle Biergarten for the OFFICIAL Keg Tapping of Oktoberfest! We will be tapping two kegs and our guests from Fussen, Germany will be joining us to tap the second keg!
Enjoy the stunning fall foliage on Blue Ridge Scenic Railway's 2-hour or 4-hour Train Rides. You’ll journey 26 miles round-trip through the countryside along the Toccoa River, discovering winding rivers, rich wildlife, and the historic background of our small town. The 2-hour Express Tours are perfect for those who want a quicker trip and more time in Downtown Blue Ridge, and the 4-hour Extended Tours are great for those who want time to explore the twin towns of McCaysville/Copperhill during a 2-hour layover. Tickets sell out FAST for these rides, so be sure to book your tickets soon! The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway was recently designated one of the top five attractions for experiencing fall color by "Southern Living" magazine. Fall foliage rides run during September through early November.
This year's corn maze will take you about 40 minutes to one hour to complete, depending on your skill level and mobility. We have placed helpful clues to track your progress to the end. Take a spin on the Barrel Train around the corn maze, lawn bowling, bean bag toss, and more outdoor games are available, and included with your corn maze tickets. Plan on spending about two hours at the farm to enjoy all of our activities. Our farm is just the right place to experience a real farm with your group. We have renovated facilities and helpful staff who are experienced in making your day magical. Stop in to feed and mingle with our herd. September 25th - November 1st Tue. - Thur. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Fri. - Sat. 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Stephen Karam’s The Humans is a haunting, darkly comic family drama that captures the anxieties of modern life with honesty and empathy. Directed by Michael Berkman, the play is set in a Chinatown apartment on Thanksgiving, and follows the Blake family as they gather to celebrate the holiday. Over the course of one evening, secrets emerge, tensions flare, and unspoken fears about health, money, and mortality bubble to the surface. Blending sharp humor with unsettling suspense, The Humans is a deeply relatable portrait of what it means to be human in an uncertain world. Premiering on Broadway in 2016 after an acclaimed Off-Broadway run, The Humans received critical praise winning the 2016 Tony Award for Best Play, as well as the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Obie Awards. It was also named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
The Pioneer Village transforms into a haunted maze of ghostly encounters and spine-tingling surprises. Be prepared to be scared as you make your way through the village! This year's theme is Haunted Village:Clowns Left Behind. Due to the nature of the event we cannot allow strollers, wheelchairs, or walkers. And of course no pets allowed.
The Andrews Farmers' Market is excited to invite local vendors to join us for our upcoming market season! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your products and services while connecting with potential customers. We are currently signing up vendors for the 2026 market season and are looking for farmers, makers, bakers, and more! If you are looking for another sales outlet or regular event, we would love for you to join us every Friday evening, May through October in downtown Andrews for a truly unique farmers' market experience! Market Details: Date: Every Friday Evening, May - October Time: 5pm to 8pm Location: The Parking Lot of 1026 Main Street, Andrews Booth Fee: $45/whole season (27 event days), or $5/day, or FREE for farmers selling out of their vehicles We are also offering a 50% discount for any vendor who is willing to do a demonstration. The demonstration will have to be previewed and approved before the discount is offered. We're looking for homestead focused demonstrations like gardening tips, a mini canning class, mushroom growing/identification, chicken care, etc. These can be used to promote your homestead/business if it's related to the demonstration. If you have any other ideas please reach out to discuss. Join us for an evening filled with community, music, food, and fun activities! Don't miss out on this opportunity to expand your business and build community. Vendor emails have gone out with this year's sign up forms to last year's vendor list. Previous vendors be sure to check your email and get signed up as soon as possible to reserve your spot! Potential vendors can email us at andrewsfarmersmarket@gmail.com to receive a copy of the forms to sign up with.
Join the City of Hiawassee for Trick or Treating fun at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Bring your little ghosts & goblins to show off their costumes and get lots of candy from local businesses. It's sure to be a spooktacular time! Enter the costume contest! Age categories are: Birth-2 3-4 5-8 9-12 13-19 Adults 20+ Family or Groups If you dare: Haunted Pioneer Village Friday, October 30th Saturday, October 31st 6pm-10pm $5 per person
Stage Fright - Ghost Stories at the Peacock – 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 30th. Part Casper the Ghost. Part Addams Family. Join a ghostly gathering of creepy tales, chilling stories and family-friendly fun with tricks and treats for the kids, a costume parade for all with prizes, haunting music, and a weird poem or two. Digging up spooky, spirited moments on stage. Pumpkins, scarecrows and tombstones provide a backdrop for stories, sketches, dancing, music, costumes and songs. Batty bats, creepy creatures, and screams of joy - something for everyone. The SCRIBES ON STAGE series captures the magic of the mountains and talented area performers: playwrights, poets, writers, storytellers, singer/song writers and musicians—a wide cast of characters, both amateur and experienced. You’ll enjoy these fun, entertaining performances.