Oktoberfest In Helen, Georgia Is The Country’s Longest Running Celebrations Of Its Kind

It's about that time, Georgians! Oktoberfest is here, and in Georgia, we're lucky to have one of the best celebrations in the entire United States. For over 50 years, Helen, Georgia has been putting on quite the festival—filled with all of the best German traditions. Start planning your trip today, because you do not want to miss out on the country’s longest running Oktoberfest extravaganza.

This nearly two-month long festival in Georgia is one of the longest-running Oktoberfests in the entire country.

People visit from all over to the country to set up shop in the Alpine Village of Helen for one of the biggest and best celebrations of German culture.

For those of you who have never been to Oktoberfest before, it is so much more than steins of delicious German beer.

There are parades, live music, local events and community activities, plus dancing, lederhosen, and scrumptious plates of food.

The festival begins in September running on Thursdays through Sundays, and then becomes a daily celebration throughout October 27th, 2019.

If you’re looking to indulge in some Oktoberfest fun that is a bit quieter, we recommend visiting on the weekday…because weekends sure do get rowdy!

Admission costs $8 during the week, $10 on Saturdays, and is free to attend on Sundays—food and drink will cost extra but are totally worth it.

Indulge in some of the best German traditions from the ceremonial tapping of the keg in The Festhalle to the plates of brats, pretzels, and sauerkraut all in one truly breathtaking mountain location.

Starting planning for your trip to Helen, Georgia for Oktoberfest, and don’t forget to wear your very best!

Address: 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545

When: September 2019 through October 2019

To learn more about Helen, Georgia's Oktoberfest celebration, check out Explore Georgia's Guide To Oktoberfest.