Hudson Hot Air Affair :: Featured Events

Swashbuckler’s Soirée

Join the pirate fun on Saturday, February 2 from  7 – 10 p.m. at the Swashbuckler’s Soirée at Madison Avenue Wine & Spirits, 1510 Swasey Street in Hudson. Caribbean inspired cocktails, rum sampling and Caribbean influenced food offerings. Live music.

Meet Captain Jack: Pirates Fly’n the Croix-ribbean would like to introduce, Captain Jack, from Captain Jack Entertainment, as this year’s Grand Marshal for the HHAA torchlight parade. Captain Jack has been entertaining and supporting local events and charities in and around Minnesota/Wisconsin since 2012. Larger events include the Minneapolis Boat show, and most recently, Jack has been a strong supporter of HHAA events such as St. Croix River Pirate Cruise and International Talk like a Pirate Day. Of course, we all know this pirate is known as the witty, Captain Jack. Come be part of the Croix-ribbean pirate crew and celebrate the Hot Air Affair!

Free admission. Cash food and bar.

Taste of Hot Air Affair – Pirates Fly’n the Croix-ribbean Edition

Join us for the 7th Annual Taste of Hot Air Affair “Pirates Fly’n the Croix-ribbean” Edition on Saturday, January 26 from 7 – 10:30 p.m. in the Chateau Room at the Hudson House Grand Hotel, 1616 Crest View Drive, Hudson, WI.

Pre-sale Tickets are $15 per person or tickets may be purchased at the door for $20 per person. Pre-sale tickets may are available through 1/24/19 at Hudson House Grand Hotel, Linda White Family Hair Care, WESTconsin Credit Union (Hudson branch) or by email hotairaffair@gmail.com.

View a 2019 Taste of Hot Air Affair Flyer.

10th Annual Up, Up & Away 5k Run/Walk

Join Hudson Hot Air Affair for the 10th Annual Up, Up & Away 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, 505 13th Street S, Hudson, WI.

Registration and Packet pick-up from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. with 10:00 a.m. 5k Run/Walk start time. Door prizes awarded to participants and refreshments after the race and medals to top 3 runners in each age category male and female: 15 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, over 70.

The early bird entry fee is $25 received by January 25, 2019 or $30 After January 25, 2019. On-line registration at Midwest Events and mail completed form and check payable to “Hudson Hot Air Affair” to Katie Jones, 1708 Laurel Ave, Hudson, WI 54016 Questions call 715-386-1729.

Showers are available at the Hudson YMCA for runners. Bring your own supplies.

View the 2019 5K Run-Walk Registration From.

For information on other Hot Air Affair events and activities, visit the Scheduled page.

View the 2019 Up, Up & Away 5K Race Results.

Thank you to our 2019 Race Sponsors:

2019 Up, Up & Away 5k Run/Walk Winners