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Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race

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Helen, GA — about 2.5-3 hours away

About 25 balloons take off from Riverside Park in downtown Helen for the South's oldest long-distance hot air balloon race, with morning and evening flight windows. Held annually in early June (2026's date: June 4). Cheap to attend — $1 for pedestrians, $20 per vehicle for parking.

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