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SUMMARY:53rd Annual Helen to Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race
DESCRIPTION:The South’s oldest balloon event and the United States’ only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of around 20 bright and colorful hot air balloons\, in North Georgia’s Alpine Village – Helen. Race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky at 7:00 am\, Thursday\, June 4th\, 2026. If the weather conditions are too windy or storms are forecast\, the take off will be postponed until conditions are acceptable. \nThe people of Helen believe that Helen\, Georgia is the center of their world and in Columbus’ day the Atlantic Ocean was the “edge of the Earth”. Thus\, Pete Hodkinson came up with the concept for the Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race. The race begins in Helen and the finish line is I-95 (anywhere between Maine and Miami). The shortest distance is 225 miles and the race usually takes two days. It has been done in one day\, while some races have taken as many as four days. Several balloons will be competing in the cross country race. \nIt is a race where both the pilot’s and crew’s skills are challenged. A balloon can only go the same speed and direction as the wind. The pilot must find the altitude which gives him/her the best speed as well as direction towards the finish line. The race becomes a crew event as well\, since the balloons are limited to 40 gallons of fuel (propane). Forty gallons is approximately enough fuel to last 4 hours\, so the balloons have to land for refueling. If the crew is not there immediately with fresh tanks\, valuable time is lost while the pilot and crew try to find each other. \nThe winner is the first person to cross I-95\, or whoever is ahead at sunset on Friday\, June 5th\, 2026. \nWhile the competition to the Atlantic continues\, other balloonist compete in local events beginning Thursday evening around 6:00 pm. Local flying events will take place also on Friday and Saturday. The balloons will fly around 7:30 am and 6:00 pm each day (weather permitting). The balloons will only fly for around 1 to 2 hours. There will be many opportunities available to the public; assisting with the inflations\, being a part of a chase crew or taking a tethered ride in a balloon. There will be approximately 20 balloons flying locally
URL:https://mountainlakeguide.com/event/helen/53rd-annual-helen-to-atlantic-hot-air-balloon-race/
LOCATION:Downtown Helen\, 1074 Edelweiss Strausse\, Helen\, Georgia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Helen
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SUMMARY:Shriner Parade
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Shriner’s from Yaarab Temple to assemble in Helen for the initiation of new members into their parade tradition. On Saturday at 10AM the Shriner’s will entertain spectators with the fun and frolic of the Shriner’s parade through downtown Helen. Be sure and support this most worthy organization with your patronage and cheers as they perform their very best. \nThe parade will begin at the Helen Festhalle adjacent to the Helendorf\, then cross over the lower bridge turning left onto Chattahoochee Street then turning right onto Main Street and ending at Betty’s Country Store. \nSo please join the Yaarab Shriner’s and enjoy the excitement of a parade for all ages.
URL:https://mountainlakeguide.com/event/helen/shriner-parade/
LOCATION:Downtown Helen\, 1074 Edelweiss Strausse\, Helen\, Georgia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Helen
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SUMMARY:Annual 4th of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual display of beautiful fireworks. The fireworks will be held at dusk (between 9PM & 9:30PM) behind the Alpine Village Shoppes and Helen Welcome Center.
URL:https://mountainlakeguide.com/event/helen/annual-4th-of-july-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Helen
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