Shrimp, Tunes & Smoky Vibes: Bigfoot Dave’s Guide to Seafood Summer in Helen, GA

Hey hey—Bigfoot Dave here, live and lumbering from the heart of downtown Helen, Georgia! As owner of Bigfoot Novelty & Tobacco, I’ve seen my fair share of foot traffic (pun intended) in this quirky alpine town—but nothing fires up the streets like Helen’s Seafood & Music Festival, happening this weekend, June 20–22.

If you’re hungry, curious, or just need a reason to ditch the AC and get out into the mountain air, I’ve got three words for you: seafood, music, and mischief. Let me break it down for ya!

🦐 Friday Kickoff: Feast Mode Engage

The party starts Friday at 3PM over at the Nacoochee Adventures field. You roll up, and boom—smoke from food trucks, the smell of Cajun spices, fried shrimp, and buttery crab legs in the air. It’s like walking into a Southern food dream.

There’s live music crankin’ from the stage, plenty of room to chill in the grass, and cold drinks in every direction. And the best part? Admission’s free—so all your cash can go where it really matters: into a plate of hot seafood and an ice-cold beer.

After you eat, swing by Bigfoot Novelty & Tobacco downtown—I’m just a short hop from the festival grounds. Whether you’re into a good cigar, a new vape flavor, or just some cool oddities, I’ve got your post-feast chill handled.

🎣 Saturday: Eat, Explore, Repeat

Saturday kicks off at noon, and it’s a full-blown seafood showdown. I’m talkin’ gumbo, grilled oysters, fish tacos, low country boils, you name it. This ain’t your average festival fried food—it’s the real deal, and it comes from chefs who know what they’re doing.

When you’re not stuffing your face, check out the arts and crafts vendors. They’ve got everything from handmade knives to funky metal yard art. It’s like a flea market with a coastal twist. You might even spot some Bigfoot-themed goodies out there—just sayin’.

If the weather’s cookin’ (and you know it will be), hop over to the river for a quick tubing run between meals. It’s all part of the Helen summer circuit: eat heavy, float light, repeat.

🎵 Sunday Send-Off: Cool Vibes Only

By Sunday, things wind down a little—but that’s when the real locals come out to vibe. Jazz, blues, and a bit of bluegrass play while folks graze on the last of the shrimp trays and stock up on snacks for the road.

Before you hit the highway, make one last stop at Bigfoot Novelty & Tobacco. We’re open late and stocked deep with cigars, Delta-8, and the kind of oddball merch you won’t find anywhere else.

Bigfoot’s Final Take

If you’re looking for a weekend of epic food, live music, and mountain-town energy, the Helen Seafood & Music Festival is your summer destination. It’s free to get in, packed with flavor, and just weird enough to keep things interesting.

And remember—if you didn’t stop by Bigfoot Novelty & Tobacco, did you even go to Helen?

See y’all this weekend.

– Bigfoot Dave

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Bigfoot Novelty & Tobacco, Helen GA