Helen-Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race
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Private Property across River 663 Edelweiss St., Helen, Georgia 30545
The South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) at 7 a.m., Thursday, June 5, 2014. The race will consist of over 30 bright and colorful hot air balloons in North Georgia's Alpine Village. Watch as race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky. While the competition to the Atlantic continues, other balloonists compete in local events beginning Thursday evening around 6 p.m. Public participation may include including assisting with the inflations, being a part of a chase crew, taking a tethered ride in a balloon or a champagne flight over the mountains.