Rain or shine, Oktoberfest rolls on

The Faschingsverein Helen float makes its way through the rain during the 2026 Oktoberfest parade held last Saturday, Sept 12. Oktoberfest will be celebrated at the Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Sept. 17- 20, Sept. 24-27 and Oct. 1 through Nov. 1. See more Oktoberfest photos on page 12A. PHOTO BY CARLY HENDERSON
The Faschingsverein Helen float makes its way through the rain during the 2026 Oktoberfest parade held last Saturday, Sept 12. Oktoberfest will be celebrated at the Helen Festhalle, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Sept. 17- 20, Sept. 24-27 and Oct. 1 through Nov. 1. See more Oktoberfest photos on page 12A. PHOTO BY CARLY HENDERSON