PHOTO GALLERY: Events give Northeast Georgians plenty to do

It's been a busy weekend across Northeast Georgia.

The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair got underway Friday, Sept. 7, with Kids' Farm Day, offering Habersham County fourth-graders an opportunity to learn more about agriculture and its importance.

In Helen, the city's 48th-annual Oktoberfest celebration got underway at the Festhalle. On Saturday, the city celebrated the event's arrival with the annual parade through downtown, attended by several thousand people.

Also on Saturday, the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center held Touch-A-Truck: Family Safety, Health and Preparedness Fair, offering families the opportunity to meet responders, view emergency vehicles and learn how to be better prepared in the event of an emergency or natural disaster.

In Cleveland, Babyland General Hospital hosted a party celebrating the 40th birthday of the Cabbage Patch Kids.

On Sunday, the annual Ride to Remember 9/11 memorial motorcycle ride traveled through the region remembering all who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001, and honoring the nation's military and public safety personnel. Watch for photographs of that event in AccessWDUN's upcoming Sept. 11 photo gallery.

Habersham County fourth-grade students get an opportunity to experience mule-drawn transportation during the Kids' Farm Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville on Friday.

Habersham County fourth-grade students learn about poultry science during Kids' Farm Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville on Friday.

Members of Friends of Hardman Farm talk with students about the area's history and heritage during Friday's Kids' Farm Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville.

Habersham County fourth-graders check out the petting zoo during Kids' Farm Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville.

Habersham County Extension Agent Steven Patrick talks fisheries and aquaculture with Habersham County fourth-grade students during Kids' Farm Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville.

Habersham County fourth-grade students learn about milk production and sample ice cream sandwiches at the Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom during Kids' Farm Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville.

Linemen from Habersham Electric Membership Corp. use a hotdog to demonstrate how electricity from a downed line can severely burn flesh with just one touch.

Habersham County's 450 fourth-grade students wait for a special presentation during Kids' Farm Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville on Friday.

Batman and Captain America of Heroes in Force pause for a photo with Margie Adams of Clarkesville in the art display at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville.

Batman and Captain America of Heroes in Force talk with Habersham County fourth-grade students during Kids' Farm Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville.

A crowd lines Chattahoochee Strasse as Helen Police Chief Brian Stephens leads the 48th-annual Oktoberfest parade.

Members of the American Legion Post 12 Color Guard demonstrate precision rifle skills during the Oktoberfest parade.

The staff of Alpine Fun Factory and Haunted Helen make their way along the parade route in one of the new Pedal Pub units.

Members of Friends of Hardman Farm wave from their float in the Oktoberfest parade.

Members of the Helen City Commission toss candy during Saturday's 48th-annual Oktoberfest parade.

Helen City Commissioner Steve Fowler and City Manager Jerry Elkins ride the city float in Saturday's Oktoberfest parade.

Northeast Sales Distributing Inc. welcomes visitors to Oktoberfest in Helen.

The Head Balloons team catches attention by firing the burner of their hot air balloon basket during Saturday's Oktoberfest parade.

Members of the Helen Faschingsverein celebrate the arrival of the city's 48th-annual Oktoberfest.

The White County High School marching band marches up Main Street in Helen during Saturday's Oktoberfest parade.

Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland is celebrating the 40th birthday of the Cabbage Patch Kids.

Families enjoy the birthday party at Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland.

Families wait to take part in the outdoor birthday activities at Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland.

Shad Sosebee and Lauren Rumley of Helen Fire and Rescue climb the city's ladder truck during Saturday's Touch-A-Truck event at the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center.

The grounds of the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center bustle with activity during Saturday's preparedness fair.

Scott Lomas and Julie Lomas of White County Fire Services and Lauren Rumley and Shad Sosebee of Helen Fire and Rescue pause with the Chick-fil-A Cow during the Touch-A-Truck: Family Safety, Health and Preparedness Fair at the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center on Saturday.

Families flock to the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center for Saturday's preparedness event.

Emergency vehicles from White County Public Safety, Georgia Forestry Commission and Helen Fire and Rescue are set up for visitors to examine during Saturday's Touch-A-Truck event at the Sautee Nacoochee Cultural Center.

As part of Ride To Remember, personnel from Banks County Fire/EMS and Commerce Fire Department arch the departments' ladders in tribute to those lost on Sept. 11, 2011, and to honor public safety responders.

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