This year marks the 53rd Annual Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race.  Balloon pilots come to the Alpine Village of Helen, Georgia from across the country to fill the sky for a three day display. The Helen to the Atlantic is the United States only long distance hot air balloon race of it’s kind & the oldest balloon event in the South.

The launch field is located across the river from the city’s River Park on the Wilkin’s property.  To enter the balloon field, in downtown Helen turn onto Chattahoochee Strasse.   
Take Chattahoochee Strasse to the end and you will be at the PUBLIC vehicle entrance to the balloon field.  .

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