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Bavarian-style blast in Helen
Oktoberfest continues in mountain area until Nov. 2
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Crowds on the Helen Festhalle’s dance floor cheer as the band The Sauerkrauts perform “The Chicken Dance” during Oktoberfest in 2012.
Ever wanted to go to Germany? For the next month, it’s possible to do just that without having to cross the ocean. The city of Helen is in the middle of its 44th annual Oktoberfest, which lasts until Nov. 2 in the Northeast Georgia mountains.