Oktoberfest 2023 Opening Kickoff Helen Georgia / Parade / German Food and Fun

[@donnarabon4731]

We enjoyed your videos ! Thank you for sharing your adventure with us !

[@BarbaraCullum]

Happy Saturday, loved your date nite. Garden looks great, pumpkins yay! Happy Mother's day to all the moms. Have a blessed evening. 😊💗🙏

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thanks so much

[@MikeYow]

Lived in Atlanta for 40 years before moving up to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, so my friends and I would often make the one-hour jaunt up to Helen. Came alone a few times as well just to escape. Probably been there 100-120 times by now and never quite get tired of it. Glad you all enjoyed your visit! =)

[@lynnharmon3370]

Love Helen! Glad y’all enjoyed a little piece of my home State! Go Dawgs! 🫶😁

[@williambrittian3726]

GO DAWGS!!!

[@anitas5214]

We used to go to Helen when we lived in Georgia many years ago before we relocated to Sevierville. We really enjoyed seeing Helen again on your video. Glad to see the Holland shop is still there. It was one of our favorites and purchased Dutch items from there. My Dad's family came from Holland many years ago before moving to Germany. I'm first generation American so loved the German influence and restaurants of Helen! Thanks so much for sharing and bringing back some great memories of Helen!!

[@chelseapeterson9654]

One of my favorite towns in all of America! I've been to 30 states and this place is amazing!

[@chelseapeterson9654]

Also. Windmill cookies are the best!!!

[@janetwolff4040]

Doesn't get better than family! Loved seeing your mom and sister again! It has been a while! What an amazing afternoon of sharing! Thanks for letting us tag along! Hugs from Maumee!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much!

[@christineschwartz8269]

That's a beautiful little town 😍.. I lived the parade,, Thank you so much for sharing ❤️ 😊

[@lizcortez4897]

How fun, Will I love when you have your mom and sister with y’all…and Dawn I can tell you really enjoyed yourself…y’all are so much fun🙂🙂..glad y’all took us along!!!😊💕

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much!

[@sidew13]

Hey, I just realized that was me and my wife at the front of the line for the BeirGarten

[@karenmartin9743]

The color Deflt Blue is the color of pottery and ceramics from Holland. We special ordered hand painted Deflt tiles for our kitchen. Expensive and lovely.

[@lisaissenmann8804]

Hi ALL Looked like you all had a great time. My 3 sister in laws and I went o Helen Georgia for a girls trip back in June and we all had a great time there. We stayed in a cabin about 10 minutes out of town which was really nice tucked in the woods. I got the idea to go to Helen from your video last year when you went there with Chris and Mindy.. It was fun seeing you guys filming at the shops and restaurants that we visited when we were there. Thanks so much for all your fun videos that you share with all of us watching.... Almost 91,000 Congrats and Happy for you all....Looking forward to your 100,000

[@koalabear6722]

Love Helen and visit on our way back from the mountains in October. Great parade! Love the baked goods! I have a hand painted plate with windmills from Holland. 😊..nice family

[@helgabullabong]

Wonderful video. Really enjoyed it. I really want to visit Helen, Georgia. It's gorgeous. Cheers

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank 😊 you

[@judiewoodward9756]

We use to go to Helen a lot. Haven't been in awhile. REALLY enjoyed this.

[@thaitravels5871]

Helen is a beautiful little town, I’ve been there many times and always have fun. I love the blue and white china and the candy store too.😀

[@AngelS-br3vv]

Looks like a great time with your family! It does remind me of Frankenmuth

[@delanomiller]

Thanks for sharing!! I would love to go back here!! Maybe some time if not I've got y'all to take me places. God bless.

[@emmytolkein3320]

My mom always got the windmill cookies when we went to camp some 50 years ago. That was our special camp treat I loved them!

[@joeychitwood6004]

Thank you for visiting Hansel and Gretel Candy Kitchen in Helen! This year is our 50th year anniversary!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Happy Anniversary 50th Congratulations 🎊 👏 🥳

[@amytraveling]

Great video! ❤ Your family is so nice.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much!

[@michaelwinders4784]

Going to Helen in October. Can't wait.

[@janet20257]

What a great town! I love Oktoberfest ❤ nice to meet Will's Mom and sister 😊

[@1953kenny]

Thanks Will and Dawn. Always love the videos. Know how much work the filming, editing, story telling, music etc is. Just had back surgery and layered up for a bit. Might be 6-12 mos before I can travel. But I get to travel vicariously with your videos. Puts a smile on my face and keeps me looking forward to getting out in the near future. Ty guys!!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Well definitely keep you in our prayers ❤️

[@1953kenny]

Ty for the prayers. I’m a retired pastor and so appreciate the power of faithful prayer warriors

[@heatherfaithpeters250]

Have a wonderful time! 😊 Glad to see the fam! My first job in my college years was in Helen. My husband and I live in Dahlonega, Ga…Gold country. Love your channel. We’re about 40 minutes from Helen. Reach out if you need anything. Safe journeys.

[@koriewiley8700]

🍺 🍻 🍺 🍻 🍺 🍻

[@cathyratliff398]

Looks like lots of fun, a lot of unique shops there. Glad you all had a good time 💕

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 🤗

[@chrissexton1587]

Enjoy the videos keep them coming GO DAWGS

[@tonichallis5360]

Really enjoyed this vlog 🙂 thank you.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank 😊 you

[@krataiandbrett]

We are going next week! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@candycemonroe7345]

We were in Helen for our anniversary in June. There's a German restaurant above the area were the bear garden music was (above that bar you filmed). It was wonderful. I loved visiting Helen.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Happy Anniversary

[@patkennard9234]

Been to Helen several times. Love the area. I have a cuckoo clock from the clock store. Always a great stop. Enjoyed the video.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Very cool!

[@pameladulany1457]

We have been to Helen. Nice place to enjoy!!!❤

[@laurafoote214]

my grandparents came from Vienna,Austria and spoke german, they migrated to Milwaukee,WI where my dad was born, i'm the first Chicago born, i'm familiar with the german influence lol.

[@jolenemudra4971]

The traditional blue and white pottery from Holland is called "Delft" pottery.

[@rl6116]

The Holland -Dutch store was great. Wooden shoes were nice. Dishes were fancy. Will and Dawn, thanks for bringing your Mom and sister.

[@brendawhisenhunt8444]

This was great!! My neighbor went to Holland and brought back some of those cookies for us. They only had 5 ingredients. Tasty and clean.

[@wynonastroud6525]

We grew up with windmill cookies too. In Maryland!

[@danimouse1972]

So cute, feel like Home. So unique Things there. The Best are Brezel and Appel Pie. You must have Weißbrot with Brezel and Mustard. That is German traditionelle Meal. Soooo gooood.

[@GaryLetford]

So happy you found the cookies. You can very easily do both the Netherlands and Bavaria Germany. Those in addition to Austria are our favorite European countries to visit.

[@ashleyponder3409]

We love Helen, GA! Good video, Will and Dawn.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank 😊 you

[@Elisabethcooks]

Awww I’m so happy y’all got to see Hellen I’ve been there once! Such a positive happy time you guys had! ❤

[@kelliontamason2009]

Great video!! I'm surpring my husband with a trip next weekend so I'm really looking forward to it after this video. 🍻

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Have fun!

[@MissouriPenny]

How neat 🎉thanks for sharing with us .enjoyed the family outing ❤😊

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you 🤗

[@dhigdon0629]

Looks like a Beautiful Fun time. It’s on our bucket list to go and experience it. Thanks For Sharing

[@roymaria6042]

That is something you found those cookies in Georgia. They are 2.99 at meijers boy they really jacked up the price! Nice video.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Oh wow!

[@laurarose8140]

That was such a beautiful and looked like a fun place. I had never heard of it but now is on our travel plans. Wonder if they have a campground close by. Great video. Dawn you had my favorite shirt on again. Love it

[@yankeeinthesouth]

🤗👍👚

[@maryfettig3378]

Nothing like a good Octoberfest!

[@FamousFiveAmos]

So jealous!! Love Helen!! Looks like y’all had fun

[@heatherrowe4591]

reminds me very much of my hometown and their festival - Ohio Swiss Festival! we have polka music and all that too.

[@watchingfromthesideline1408]

Great video will and dawn 😊 looks like you had a great time. Keep up the good work 👍

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank 😊 you so much 😊

[@danimouse1972]

You must buy a Oktoberfest Heart for Dawn, this is miust have in Oktoberfest.

[@markkelly3166]

What a fun little town! Thanks for sharing!

[@amberbryant8141]

Have a great day with your family. It’s very nice and so cute all buildings, restaurants, gift shops. I like it and love it. 🫶🏻❤️ My mom has wooden shoes large. I got small glass wooden shoes love it. Thank you sharing your video. Congratulations 🎉👏🏻 91K keep go more videos. ❤

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@michellelacy6384]

OMG!! This place is Amazing!! Many Thanks for Sharing your day with us. We have never been to Helen, GA but we now plan on going!!! The Candy and treats looked so Awesome!! YUMMY :)

[@bwgoofy]

🎉🎉 It’s A Party 🎉🎉 So glad you enjoyed your day Nice to see your mom and sister 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 WILDWOMAN

[@yankeeinthesouth]

🎉🤗👍

[@bwgoofy]

@@yankeeinthesouth Thank you Both♥️ 🙌🏼🙌🏼♥️🙌🏼🙌🏼 WILDWOMAN

[@gusnickles3672]

How cool. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@tommyshackleford614]

You might should take that Tennessee cap off some Georgia fans might get you! Lol take care from Georgia

[@teresacantrell7400]

Oh Wow thanks for sharing this. I’ve always wanted to go. It looks like so much fun! Safe travels

[@carlavision6143]

Will and Dawn, really enjoyed your video! I'm behind on your videos and trying to catch up. Looks like you all had fun. Hello to your Mom and sister! Loved the parade and thank you for taking me along with y'all! Love y'all and God Bless You!❤️

[@CarolaS-d4g]

Oh my god! 😂 Been there in September. I hope nobody there believes that Germany is really like that. 😂😂😂 Incredible. Just a joke. But the Schnitzel was ok. 😂😂😂🙈

[@kimberlylyerly2207]

My family has a Time Share there at Mountain Lakes. We love Helen! ❤ My parents, brother, sister and her husband are there this week. Ya'll might pass each other in the crowds. 😊 Enjoy and stay safe. 🙌

[@sharonscain7673]

Awesome

[@runnergo1398]

8:14 $75 for that cat?! That is too high!

[@michaelburroughs7494]

Always love Octoberfest no matter where it's at. I'd be in the beer hall though having yaegerschnitzel and a cold brew.

[@shellyparkin4899]

Such a cute little town. Seems like a cute little Dutch or German town. ❤

[@Macgirlie76]

My local Publix has those cookies in SC. I have seen them at Publix in PF.

[@OutcastRichard]

Haven’t been to Helen in years. Need to get down that way!

[@SilverWolfAdventures]

Looks like a good time. I loved it there when I went, and need to get back over there. Glad to see you got to enjoy it with family too.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank 😊 you

[@ChrisVAug28]

Great video Dawn and Will. Getting closer and closer to 100k.

[@marilynmoeller8855]

HEY HEY GUYS. DO I SEE 91 THOUSAND?

[@SmokyMountainKatzKrew]

They really get into it there. Wow

[@lauramickey9789]

You should go over to Dillard GA and do a review of the Dillard House restaurant. They have lots of things to do there and in the area. There's a hotel as well. Easy for you to get there...just take 441 just over the Tennessee Georgia state line.

[@willp.8120]

Dillard is directly under North Carolina, not Tennessee.

[@marymiller8280]

Welcome back to Georgia Will and Dawn. Helen is such a cute little town I use to take my girls there when they were little. Hi wills mom and sister. Hope you all enjoy your self

[@BillVol]

Great job, guys. Never been to Helen for Oktoberfest. But love North Georgia -- the part of Georgia closest to Tennessee.

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank 😊 you

[@howardellis954]

Bigfoot 22 love you so much thanks so much for being my friend

[@tammull8061]

We’re headed there tomorrow. I can’t wait to get a pretzel 🥨

[@joanndeland7969]

That was soooo much fun 😄

[@meliciadaley3805]

I enjoy you and your fam and not to mention down dancing it was awesome 😊

[@yankeeinthesouth]

😊 thank you

[@jeremi7214]

Dawn is a great dancer! Go Dawn!!!

[@kristivh2007]

Your Mom and sister look like twins! 💖

[@tammystults7921]

Thank You Will and Dawn

[@cindalong3926]

love the new intro. You are pretty close to us in Helen

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank 😊 you

[@dalesadventures]

I was born in Germany love the video thanks for sharing

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank 😊 you

[@greenbean78]

we was there today weather was cool 75 degrees lol and drizzle rain but had fun though

[@justme6767]

I love this place

[@robinthomason930]

Love Helen, live about 65 miles from Helen in Ellijay

[@AmyQ97]

You guys are really doing great sticking to your diets!

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you!!

[@northgeorgia1673]

I live like 10 min from there have fun

[@cammybarrs7114]

Congratulations 91000🎉

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank 😊 you

[@susanlamoreaux8723]

THIS IS A FUN VIDEO😍

[@pt_ii9764]

Awesome place 😊

[@tracypotts5605]

Yall are only about 45 minutes from me! I'm in Blairsville!

[@marykaystreasures]

That looks like fun I want to go next month ❤️👍♥️🗝️🇺🇸

[@wynonastroud6525]

Not 90 degrees in Munich probably, but a lot of fun in either place

[@lindablair919]

I was there last fall. Great town. You didn’t show the love locks. You must have been right by them. You and Dawn could have done a lock!

[@michellelowman6642]

Hello . We are going in Oct for the first time . Since you been here , is there parking that can pay 1 price for all day & close to town ? My husband has 2 leg braces & cane . Our hotel days in is to me a distance to walk . From the map. Hotel had no information for us to park . We are coming from Stone Mountain first thing sun am . Seen a lot of stores from your video that want to see . Just hope my husband can do it in time . Other people on reviews said not good for handicap people so has me worried . Have a good day . Any information you have will help

[@yankeeinthesouth]

I can't recall any parking being close. I think an ecv would be the best bet.

[@danielsmith-ze3wy]

😮‍💨🤔

[@dougtheviking6503]

No real Germans in Helen..

[@Rhondagail]

Congrats 👏 🎉 on 91k

[@yankeeinthesouth]

Thank you!!