FREE KIDS’ ICE FISHING CONTEST – Has Moved

Kids Ice Fishing is moving to dry land!

Join us under the pavilion in the parking lot at Carbone’s Pizzeria/Willow River Saloon in Burkhardt! (1106 County Road A, Hudson, WI)

Fish-related games, educational activities, handouts and more. Kids can register for a drawing to win prizes.

Sponsored by Cheap Andy’s Saloon/Nutty Squirrel Sports Saloon, Carbone’s Pizzeria/Willow River Saloon and Fleet Farm-Hudson in cooperation with the St. Croix County Parks, the St. Croix County Alliance of Sportsman’s Clubs, Wild Rivers Conservancy and St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.

HOT AIR BALLOON MOON GLOW or FIELD of FIRE

Hot air balloons light up the dark so bring your camera for this spectacular event! In case of windy weather, the Moon Glow becomes a Field of Fire.

Sponsored by Lindahl Event Services.

Moon Glow shuttle: Parking is available at Hudson United Methodist Church, 1401 Laurel Ave., on February 3 from 5-8:30pm with shuttle service to the Moon Glow. Accepting free will donations for shuttle service/parking. You are invited to stop inside the church for hot chocolate and a treat from 5-8:30pm.

EP Rock School Parking Notice: There will only be PARKING ON ONE SIDE OF THE STREET AROUND THE EP ROCK SCHOOL GROUNDS. The City of Hudson has made this change to allow for emergency vehicles and safer walking to and from the event. There will be parking signs posted. Please be courteous, DO NOT block driveways and follow all signage to make this a great event for everyone.

PORTABLE RESTROOMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SCHOOL, NEAR THE LAUNCH FIELD. The restrooms inside EP Rock School are not available to the public during Hot Air Affair.

BALLOONING CREW SCHOOL

The Ballooning Crew School will be held at E.P. Rock school grounds, 340 13th Street South. Would you like to help crew a balloon at Hot Air Affair? Learn the basics about set up, chasing, landing and pack up.

FREE crew school but need to Register here.

Sponsored by Integrity Cleaners and Associated Bank.

PRIZE DROP FUNDRAISER for HUDSON GROCERY CO-OP

Hot Air Affair fundraiser for Hudson Grocery Co-op at E.P. Rock school grounds.

Join the fun and watch the Prize Drop event on Saturday, February 3 at 2pm at EP Rock School. Xcel Energy will drop hundreds of numbered balls from a bucket truck onto a target below.

Get your ticket for a suggested donation of $5 for a chance to win a cash prize of $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place or $25 third place prize. Need not be present to win. Receive a free frisbee with your ticket.

Tickets are available online on the Hot Air Affair Square site.

Tickets will also be available on the launch field during Hot Air Affair on Saturday, February 3, prior to the drop at 2pm.

SMOOSH BOARD COMPETITION

Join in Hot Air Affair’s wackiest winter sport with 4 people strapped onto two Smooshboards. Prizes for each member of the competition winning team, and individual prizes for the best “Rockin’ with the Coldies” team costumes. Smoosh boards can be available, but you are highly encouraged to make your own Smooshboards (Skis) for the competition.

Sponsored by Blooms For Happiness. Coordinated by John Knutson, Twin Cities Orthopedics and the Women from Milwaukee.

For registration, or questions, call or text John Knutson at 651-210-7858. The registration fee is only $10 per team.

PORTABLE RESTROOMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SCHOOL, NEAR THE LAUNCH FIELD. The restrooms inside EP Rock School are not available to the public during Hot Air Affair.

ST. CROIX RIVER DUNK

The Hudson Rotary Club is once again hosting the premiere winter fundraising event in the St. Croix Valley during the 6th annual St. Croix River Dunk at the Lakefront Park Beach. Sponsored by the Hudson Rotary Club to raise funds for St. Croix Valley non-profits and clubs.

Details and register your team at StCroixRiverDunk.com.