FREE KIDS’ ICE FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA

Ice fishing at the Perch Lake Road Boat Launch, 497 Perch Lake Road. Equipment and mentors on site. Giveaways for all the participants.

Limited parking at Perch Lake, please take the shuttle to the site from Carbone’s Pizzeria/Willow River Saloon (1106 County Road A, Hudson, WI).

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

HOT AIR BALLOON MOON GLOW or FIELD of FIRE

We are not able to determine if it will be a Moon Glow or Field of Fire until 6pm. Either way it will be a great show, so join us at River Crest School.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: on Saturday only handicap parking will be available at the school.
Guests MUST use a free shuttle bus to attend Saturday events at the school!
View Saturday Shuttle & Parking details here.

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 Skogen’s Festival Foods.

Notice: It will get colder after dark, so DRESS WARM! Boots, winter coat, hat & mittens/gloves are recommended.

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 ST. CROIX VALLEY FOOD BANK

Hot Air Affair fundraiser for St. Croix Valley Food Bank.

Join the fun and watch the Prize Drop event on Saturday, February 8 at 2pm at River Crest School grounds. 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. You need not be present to win.

Tickets available from the St. Croix Valley Food Bank or online. (prior to HHAA)

Get your ticket here:

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 “Staying Alive in 2025” team costumes. Smooshboards are be available, but you are highly encouraged to make your own Smooshboards (Skis) for the competition.

For questions, call 651-259-2108 or email cassie.athorp@ymcamn.org.

The registration fee is only $10 per team. Resister your team here!

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.