Sky-high Adventures at the Harvest Balloon Festival

There's no better way to celebrate the wonders of fall after a long summer spent inside than to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air, cool weather and wide open spaces. Once outside, you'll find many inviting adventures. However, the most exciting is the free Harvest Balloon Festival hosted by Sterling on the Lake in Flowery Branch. On Oct. 16 and[...]

Oktoberfest Free on Sundays

What could be better than beer, brats, bands and Lederhosen? Attending the 40th Annual Oktoberfest for free. Housed at the Helen Festhalle in Hellen, Ga., the Oktoberfest celebrations begin Sept. 9 and continue through Oct. 31. The cost of admission is $7 Monday through Friday and $8 on Saturdays. However, you can attend for free on Sundays. Spin around the dance[...]