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Helen’s 50th Oktoberfest celebration postponed to 2021

The 46th annual Oktoberfest in Helen. Helen's is the longest running Oktoberfest in the United States. - photo by JOHN DILLON IV

0918OKTOBERFEST6 — The 46th annual Oktoberfest in Helen. Helen's is the longest running Oktoberfest in the United States. - photo by JOHN DILLON IV

The Times

Published: Jul 24, 2020, 10:36 PM

The sound of polka dancing, sloshing of German beer and merry chatter will not surround Helen’s Festhalle this year because the alpine town’s 50th Oktoberfest celebration has been postponed until 2021.

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Update: When 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee in Oakwood plans to open

A 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee stand is in place, but the business won't start operating until spring. Photo submitted by Reed Public Relations

A 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee stand is in place, but the business won't start operating until spring. Photo submitted by Reed Public Relations

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The Times

Updated: Apr 3, 2025, 7:26 PM

Published: Mar 3, 2025, 6:56 PM

The stand is in place, but the coffee isn't quite ready to pour.

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