Hootenanny At Horton Creek

06/03/2026

HOT AIR BALLOON RACE 🎈
The 53rd Annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon race gets going tomorrow morning at 7AM. 20 balloons will launch at the same time and attempt to race eastward. Helen, GA is the start line. I-95, anywhere between Maine and Miami, is the finish line.

➡️WIND FORECAST: The weather is not going to help the race crews. The balloons need to go EAST. The wind aloft will be blowing toward the NORTHWEST. Clockwise wind around high pressure to our north will be pushing the balloons away from their target to begin the race. Winds lighten up on Friday.

➡️IF NO ONE MAKES IT TO I-95: The balloon that is the farthest east at sunset on Friday wins the race.

➡️TAKE PICTURES: We’d love to see the images of the balloons in the sky over north Georgia – no matter which direction they fly!

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

American Reinvention. When their town was fading, the people of didn’t leave; they rebuilt it into something entirely new. Learn the creative, entrepreneurial and deeply American story behind the strasses: https://www.cityofhelen.org/about.

05/15/2026

05/04/2026

How do you like your coffee?
Me: with a view ✨

01/31/2026

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It's snowing in Helen ❄️❄️ check out live webcams at https://helenga.org/downtown-cameras/

01/21/2026

01/15/2026

Looking for something fun to do indoors? Ward off the winter chill at WinterFest Arts Tour 2026!

February 14-15

Two days of art, craft, music, and local history across four unique venues!
Explore the Alpine Winter Art Festival in Helen, Hardman Farm Historic Site, the Sautee Nacoochee Art Festival, and the Fireside Arts & Crafts Show at Unicoi Lodge-all in one vibrant winter weekend.

Meet local and regional artists, enjoy live demos, discover one-of-a-kind artwork, grab tasty bites at select stops, and soak up the festive atmosphere. 🎶🖼️

Feeling lucky? Don’t miss the art raffle for a chance to take home original work!

🕙 Sat 10–5 | Sun 10–4
✨ FREE admission at all venues
🚗 Free parking available