Hudson, Hot Air Affair :: Hudson, Wisconsin

Hudson Hot Air Affair :: Hudson, WI

The Hudson Hot Air Affair is the premier winter ballooning event and winter festival in the Midwest. Thousands of visitors head to the St. Croix Valley in west central Wisconsin on the first full weekend in February.

FLIGHT CONDITIONS

Ideal conditions:
–Light winds less than 6 mph
–Good visibility
–Sunshine or if cloudy,
high cloud ceilings

Unfavorable conditions:
–Too strong wind, over
8 mph OR no wind at all
–Poor visibility or
low cloud ceilings
–Snow or rain

Join us for wonderful family friendly events such as an evening parade, hot air balloon launches, geocaching, shopping, smooshboarding, arts and crafts, hot air balloon moon glow and great food just to name a few. This years theme is a blast from the past with "Peace, Love & Balloons." See the schedule for all the details and fun to be had by all in beautiful Hudson, Wisconsin along the St. Croix River.

PHOTO CONTEST: Send in your best photos from the 2010 Hot Air Affair by February 27, 2010 and you could win a prize! Sponsored by PressEnter!

View and Print the Rules and Registration Form (PDF)

2010 UP, UP & AWAY 5K FUN RUN results and info page.

Interested in volunteeering or sponsoring the event? The event is run entirely by volunteers and funded by our generous sponsors. Join the fun! See sponsors/volunteers page for more information.at

All balloon events are weather and wind permitting. The other events, however, are not as weather sensitive and will be held, if possible.

Hudson Hot Air Affair on ----------@hotairaffair on

We'll also update flight information before scheduled balloon launches on Saturday and Sunday of the event on facebook and twitter.

If you do not have access to real time flight information via our web site,
please tune to any of the following stations for up to date information.

New Richmond

Twin Cities

WIXK 1590 AM or 107.1 FM

WCCO 830 AM

Directions to EP Rock School (Launch Field)
340 13th St S , Hudson, WI [ view expanded map & get directions ]

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From MN – 94 East, Exit 1, Right on Coulee Road, Left at 4-way stop, Right on Summer St to EP Rock School.

From Stillwater - Hwy 35 S, Left on Coulee Road, Left at 4-way stop, Right on Summer St to EP Rock School.

From WI - 94 West, Exit 2, North, West on Frontage Road, Right at 4-way stop, Right on Summer St to EP Rock School.

Launch Field (EP Rock School) Regulations
No Pets, No Smoking, No Alcohol. Thank you for your cooperation.

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HOT AIR AFFAIR SOUVENIERS

Hot Air Affair souvenirs, apparel and collectibles are available at the Marketplace and Craft Sale at E.P. Rock School Gym and the Best Western Hudson House Inn during the event. Your purchases help support Hot Air Affair activities.

Hudson Hot Air Affair

JOIN IN!

Our sponsors and hard-
working, but fun-loving volunteers are the heart and soul of the Hot Air Affair. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or a volunteer,click here or call 888-AIR-AFFAIR (888-247-2332).

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