Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Classic

May 31 - June 02, 2007

Helendorf River Inn
33 Munichstrasse
Helen, GA United States 30545
Year began: 1974

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 30 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, May 31st, 2007. If the weather conditions are too windy or storms are forecast, the take off will be postponed until conditions are acceptable.

Take I-85 North toward Greenville, S.C. As you are passing the Suwannee Exit #111 you will need to be in the left lane. Take exit #113 for I-985 which will "Y" to the left. I-985 will become Hwy. 365. Follow Hwy 365 to the 3rd traffic light. Turn left onto 384 (Duncan Bridge Rd). Follow 384 to its end. Turn right onto Ga 75 to Helen. When in Helen watch for the Huddle House on the right, get into the right turn lane, take the next street to the right. The Helendorf is on the left. (if you cross the bridge you've gone too far)
OR
Ga 400 North to its end at stop light. Go straight thru at light onto Long Branch Rd. Follow Long Branch Rd. approx. 3 miles. At the intersection turn right onto Ga 52/115. Follow 115 into Cleveland, Ga. Turn left at the 1st light onto 129 North. Turn right at the next light onto GA 75. When in Helen watch for the Huddle House on the right, get into the right turn lane, take the next street to the right. The Helendorf is on the left.

Web Site: http://home.att.net/~helenballoon/
706-878-2271