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.
DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET The Dahlonega Farmers Market is a weekly event that brings local residents to the downtown business district. It promotes a sense of community and provides fresh, locally grown produce to customers, while offering agribusiness sales opportunities to growers from Lumpkin and nearby counties. ll items at the Market are locally grown and seasonal. In May, buy locally grown plants, such as vegetable, garden, landscape, and house plants. With the arrival of summer, you can buy vegetables and seasonal fruits, plus jams, jellies, and baked goods containing locally grown ingredients. The Market season runs Saturdays (or until inventories are sold out) from May until October. (706) 482-2707 Hancock Park, North Meaders Street & Warwick Street, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 www.facebook.com/DahlonegaFarmersMarke
The Murphy Farmers Market is strictly a hand made, home grown market, with crafters and farmers personally offering their own products and produce to the public. The market is located at the L&N Depot in Downtown Murphy and takes place every Saturday from the first Saturday in April to the last Saturday in October. Pets are welcome!
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia hosts the Clayton Farmers market each Saturday, April through October, as a way to help bring local produce, eggs, honey, baked goods and crafts to the people of Northeast Georgia.
The Twin Cities Farmers Market is a community maker's market for artists, crafters, and hobby farmers, with produce varying by the week. The Market is open from 9:00am until 2:00pm every Saturday beginning in May through October and is located on the Historic Steel Bridge in McCaysville/Copperhill. Check for weather related updates and current vendors on the Market Facebook page.
Wear your ghoulish costumes and stop by for some fun. Free wine tastings will be offered for those in costume and a contest where the winner is determined by our Instagram followers. There will be a live musical performance . No cover charge for patrons.
TRUNK OR TREAT Downtown vehicle-decorating fun and candy giveaway for families and kids of all ages! 🗓 Saturday, October 31 🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
October 31, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the downtown commercial district, allowing families to trick-or-treat safely at local participating shops and businesses.
Not only will the downtown businesses will be handing out candy, BUT other businesses and individuals from all over the area will be joining us on the Downtown Square to hand out MORE CANDY THAN EVER!! There is no admission charge and lots of good, small-town FUN! We are inviting businesses and organizations that are not located in Downtown Murphy to join in on the fun of passing out candy. Please go the following link to register for a booth. https://www.townofmurphync.com/form/a-murphy-haunting-2025-halloween If you have any questions please contact Laura Lachance at downtowndirector@townofmurphync.com. Please don't just show up! A spot will be assigned to you as we get closer to the event. Be prepared to pass out LOTS OF CANDY!
Celebrate Halloween in a fun, festive, and family-friendly setting at the Blue Ridge Halloween Safe Zone! Downtown Blue Ridge transforms into a safe, walkable area where children and families can enjoy an evening of costumes, candy, and community fun. Free parking will be available in all City of Blue Ridge–owned lots, along Mountain Street, and at Blue Ridge City Hall beginning at 4:00 PM. Event Schedule 5:00 PM – Candy distribution begins 5:30 PM – Costume Contest Event Location The Halloween Safe Zone will take place on East Main Street between Church Street and Mountain Street. For the safety of all attendees, East Main Street will be closed to traffic during the event. Bring the kids, show off those costumes, and enjoy a safe and spooktacular Halloween evening in downtown Blue Ridge!
Experience a hauntingly delightful Halloween celebration at Trick or Treating on the Square in Historic Downtown Clarkesville. On October 31st from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, families and trick-or-treaters are invited to explore the charming square and visit local shops and restaurants participating in this festive event. The evening features plenty of candy and treats from participating businesses, making it the perfect destination for collecting Halloween goodies. Children and pet owners won't want to miss the annual costume contest held at the Main Street tent starting at 6:00 PM, featuring separate categories by age group and a special pets division. This community-focused Halloween event combines the nostalgia of traditional trick-or-treating with the charm of a historic downtown setting. It's an ideal outing for families seeking a safe, fun, and festive way to celebrate the Halloween season while supporting local businesses.
Don't miss out on a spooktacular ride this fall—the Trick or Treat Train on Halloween! The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway crew will be dressed in their best costumes for a People’s Choice Costume Contest (passengers vote!) Plus, we'll provide Candy for kids to keep the Halloween spirit sweet and a festive atmosphere perfect for families and Halloween lovers alike! Once the train arrives, passengers are invited to join the annual Trick or Treat festivities in McCaysville & Copperhill—an unforgettable way to celebrate Halloween in two charming towns. Seats are limited for this one-night-only event—reserve your spot today! Departs: Blue Ridge Depot at 5:00 PM Destination: McCaysville, GA & Copperhill, TN Returns 9:00 PM
Head to Blue Ridge Methodist Church for their annual Trunk n' Treat & Hayride- a community focused Halloween event! Costumed kids can hop from trunk to trunk for an evening of trunk-or-treating while listening to live music, snacks and treats, and enjoying a hayride. For additional information regarding this family-friendly event, please email the church at blueridgemethodistga@gmail.com or call 706-632-2327.
Trunk or Treat, Hayrides, Kids Carnival, Food, Campsite Decorating Contest, Crafts, Cookie Decorating, Tick or Treating in the Campground
Put on your favorite costumes and enjoy a spooktacular evening of Trick or Treating with the Merchants in the twin cities of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN! Local businesses will be handing out treats as kids and families stroll through downtown collecting goodies.To keep the fun safe and stress-free, Bridge Street will be closed to vehicle traffic, creating a family-friendly, walkable area perfect for trick-or-treating. It’s a festive way to celebrate Halloween while supporting local shops and enjoying the charm of the Twin Cities. Bring your little goblins, superheroes, and princesses for a night of safe, spooky fun and sweet treats! Free event open to all children, fun begins at 6pm.
Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. A platinum-recording artist, Rodney's recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter's Good Records. Rodney is fresh off the release of his latest album, "Get Em Out," (released 2019) which hit #1 on iTunes. His album "Here Comes the Truth” (released 2017) climbed to #3 on the comedy charts, accruing tens of millions of streams on Spotify and even spawned a Netflix special. Rodney broke through with his major label comedy CD debut "Hangin' With Rodney” in 1998. The next few years saw nine more Top 10 comedy albums: Live, Morning Wood, Nutsack, Greatest Hits, King of the Mountains, El Nino Loco, C'mon Laugh You Bastards, Laughter's Good and The Hits, all of which continue to receive radio airplay and regularly place on the national comedy charts. “Hangin' With Rodney” and "Morning Wood” earned RIAA gold record certification, and his Greatest Hits (a double CD) album reached platinum status. Rodney also released “Make it Christmas” which features his original song “Camouflage and Christmas Lights," a tribute to our military. Rodney also added "author" to his list of accomplishments with the release of his book “Rodney Carrington, Coming Clean'' published by Hatchette Books. Over the years, he's starred in his own TV sitcom, “Rodney", which ran for two seasons on ABC, co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the feature film, “Beer for My Horses,” which won the Tex Ritter Award from the ACM, and starred in his own Netflix special "Here Comes The Truth.” Rodney's also appeared on countless other TV shows, including the ACA (American Country Awards), hosting the American Country New Year's Eve Live show on FOX, and won "Supporting Character of the Year” from the CMT Music Video Awards for his appearance on the Trace Adkins' music video “I Got My Game On."
Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 5:30 PM to 7 PM - Tallulah Gorge State Park - Tallulah Falls, GA - Come out and decorate your vehicle for Halloween and hand out candy to Boys and Ghouls as they walk from car to car. There will be hayrides and other activities as well! Prizes will be awarded to best costumes, best pet costume, and best vehicle decoration. If you decorate your vehicle and hand out candy the parking fee will be waived