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53rd Annual Helen to Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race
FREE
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Thu, Jun 4, 3:00 AM
1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545
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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 25 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 4, 2026. If the weather conditions are too windy or storms are forecast, the take off will be postponed until conditions are acceptable.