UNDATED - It was a busy weekend across north Georgia, with numerous Sept. 11 observances, followed by events such as the 45-annual Oktoberfest parade in Helen and the 40th-annual Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville.
AccessWDUN is sharing with you some of those events, captured through the camera lens over the weekend.
A Habersham Electric Membership Corp. lineman conducts a safety demonstration during Kids' Fair and Fun Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville.
David English of Clarkesville talks with Habersham County fourth-grade students about goat farming during Kids' Farm and Fun Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair.
Beekeeping was one of the topics presented to fourth-grade students during Kids' Farm and Fun Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville. Officials said 531 children attended this year's event.
Fourth-grade students from Habersham County had an opportunity to ride in a wagon during Kids' Farm and Fun Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville.
The petting zoo is always a popular part of the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, which continues through the week at the Habersham County Fairgrounds near Clarkesville.
Fourth-grade students learn about the Farm to School food initiative in Habersham County.
The mobile dairy classroom, which brings a milk-producing cow to demonstrations at venues throughout the state, teaches students where milk comes from and how it is produced.
Jason Rothell of Habersham Electric Membership Corp. shows students different types of utility cables during a safety presentation at Kids' Farm and Fun Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair.
Jaemor Farms taught children about fruits and vegetables during Kids' Farm and Fun Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville.
Habersham County fourth-graders participate in a team-building exercise during Kids' Farm and Fun Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville.
Fairview Elementary School students joined Habersham County public safety personnel for a 9/11 remembrance service on the school campus Friday afternoon.
The Habersham Central High School Air Force Jr. ROTC Color Guard presents the colors at Fairview Elementary Friday afternoon.
Habersham County public safety officials watch as Fairview Elementary students salute their Hometown Heroes Friday afternoon.
Fairview Elementary School students give high-fives to members of Habersham County's public safety community Friday afternoon.
Habersham County firefighters receive hugs from grateful students during Friday afternoon's Hometown Heroes Celebration.
Clarkesville Mayor Terry Greene welcomes people to Clarkesville during the city's 9/11 remembrance service Friday afternoon. The event was followed by a reception for public safety personnel.
Members of the Last Call Honor Guard, comprised of area public safety personnel who volunteer their time, present the colors during Friday afternoon's 9/11 remembrance in Clarkesville.
Rep. Terry Rogers addresses those in attendance at Friday afternoon's 9/11 remembrance in Clarkesville.
People gathered at the gazebo in Clarkesville at 5 p.m. Friday to remember the events of 9/11 and honor public safety personnel, the military and the victims of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
Helen Police Chief Brian Stephens waves to the crowd as he leads Saturday's Oktoberfest Parade.
Roland Berkmuller and his family from Fussen, Germany, served as Grand Marshal of Saturday's Oktoberfest Parade. Fussen is Helen's sister city, and the Bermullers are here to help celebrate the 45th anniversary of the Helen Oktoberfest.
The Festhalle Band entertains those gathered along the streets of Helen for Saturday's Oktoberfest Parade.
The first official keg of Oktoberfest makes it way through the streets of Helen during Saturday's parade.
This beer can-shaped ride from Terrapin turned heads during the Oktoberfest Parade in Helen on Saturday.
The 45th-annual Oktoberfest is underway in Helen. At noon Saturday, several thousand people lined the streets for the parade. Oktoberfest continues weekends in September before running daily in October at the Festhalle.
The White County High School Warriors Marching Bank turns from Chattahoochee Street onto Main Street during Saturday's Oktoberfest Parade in Helen.
King Ludwig's Biergarten helps celebrate the arrival of the 45th-annual Oktoberfest in Helen.
The Classic Glass Corvette Club from Marietta annually participates in the Oktoberfest Parade in Helen.
Mitchell Skelton of the Al-Pine Shrine Club prepares to head up Main Street in Helen during Saturday's Oktoberfest Parade.
The Al-Pine Shrine Club entered several vehicles in Saturday's Oktoberfest Parade, including this fire truck.
The Al-Pine Shrine Club entry in Saturday's Oktoberfest Parade in Helen included this unique vehicle.
Riders in this entry from Tim's Wooden Toys prepare to throw candy to children in the crowd at Saturday's Oktoberfest Parade in Helen.
Flames rise into the blue sky as JT Head, held by balloonist and balloon-maker Tarp Head, fires the burner to conclude the annual Oktoberfest Parade in Helen.
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