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Helen GA Oktoberfest 2026: Dates, Schedule and Hours

The short answer

Helen GA Oktoberfest 2026 dates: September 10–13, 17–20 and 24–27 (Thursday–Sunday), then every night from October 1 through Sunday, November 1, at the Helen Festhalle. Hours by night are below, checked against the Helen Chamber of Commerce on October 28, 2026.

Last checked October 28, 2026

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The honest short answer

The 56th annual Helen Oktoberfest runs September 10 through November 1, 2026 at the Helen Festhalle. September is Thursday-to-Sunday only; from October 1 it is open every night. Every date below came from the Helen Chamber of Commerce, and we note when something is still unpublished.

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Which night should you go?

1 open night remains in the 2026 season, which closes Sunday, November 1.

  1. Sunday, November 1Closing day1:00 PM to 7:00 PMFree for everyoneAdd to calendar

Admission is paid at the door; individual tickets are not sold in advance. Prices are the Chamber's published 2026 rates and are subject to change. Source: Helen Chamber of Commerce, checked October 17, 2026.

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How the season is shaped

Three September weekends open the season — September 10–13, 17–20 and 24–27, each Thursday through Sunday. Then the Festhalle goes nightly for all of October through Sunday, November 1. Hours are Monday–Thursday 6–10 PM, Friday 6–11 PM, Saturday 1–11 PM and Sunday 1–7 PM.

The nights worth circling

The 2026 parade and first keg tapping were held on opening Saturday, September 12, and the 2026 Stein Holding Competition was held 6–8 PM on Saturday, October 10. Still ahead: Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, is a costume party, and the season closes on free-admission Sunday, November 1.

What we do not guess at

Band lineups shift — the Chamber maintains the schedule on its own band page and notes bands are subject to change, so we link rather than copy it.

When is Helen Oktoberfest 2027?

Not announced yet. As of October 28, 2026, the Helen Chamber of Commerce has not published 2027 Oktoberfest dates on its Oktoberfest page. We will add them here once the Chamber does.

Dates can change. The organisers have the final word: Helen Chamber of Commerce — official Oktoberfest pages

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