Hudson Hot Air Affair

IMPORTANT NOTICE: On Sun. Feb. 9 - The Hudson Hot Air Affair is proud to announce that the balloon launch will take place at 7:35 am at River Crest School.

PARKING: There is parking at the school and a Camp St. Croix Across the Street. 

The School will NOT be open so DRESS WARM and bring your camera. We ask for your cooperation at the launchfield – No alcohol, No smoking No Unauthorized Drones and only service animals, please.

 

Saturday, Feb 8th Morning Balloon Lunch has been CANCELED.

Revised Hours for the Marketplace & Craft Fair are 12:00pm to 8:00pm.

Shuttle Service will begin at 11:30am.

The Real-Time Flight Information below will have the latest updates on balloon flight decisions. This information will be posted as soon as we know if the weather conditions on the launch field is safe for the balloons to launch. (Some times this information is not available until launch time.)

Scheduled Hot Air Balloon Launches:

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 7:35 am: BALLOON LAUNCH, Hot air balloons in mass ascension flight at River Crest Elementary School at 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI.

The 3:00pm Balloon Launch has been turned into a Meet & Greet will the pilots in the Launch Field. The balloons will not be able to fly on Saturday.

Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 3 pm: BALLOON LAUNCH at River Crest Elementary School at 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI.  This is an optional flight if morning flight is launched, or a mass ascension if the morning flight was canceled.

On Sun. Feb. 9 - The Hudson Hot Air Affair is proud to announce that the balloon launch will take place at 7:35 am at River Crest School.
There is parking at the school and a Camp St. Croix Across the Street.
The School will NOT be open so dress warm and bring your camera. We ask for your cooperation at the launchfield – No alcohol, No smoking No Unauthorized Drones and only service animals, please.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: On Sun. Feb. 9 - The Hudson Hot Air Affair is proud to announce that the balloon launch will take place at 7:35 am at River Crest School.

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 7:35 am: BALLOON LAUNCH, Hot air balloons in mass ascension flight at River Crest Elementary School at 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI.

All balloon inflations and flights are weather dependent.
(You can learn more about what kind of weather is needed for a hot air balloon flight at: https://hudsonhotairaffair.com/weather-to-fly)

Launch Field Regulations:
No Alcohol
No Smoking
No Unauthorized Drones
Only Service Animals Please

Thank you for your cooperation.

Ideal Flight Conditions:

• Light winds less than 6 mph
• Good visibility
• Sunshine or if cloudy, high cloud ceilings

Unfavorable Flight Conditions:

• Too strong wind, over 8 mph OR no wind at all
• Poor visibility or low cloud ceilings
• Snow or rain

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Hot air balloons depend on different weather factors, including wind speeds, visibility, temperature. Lean more >

Check the FAQs page for more information about hot air balloons and Hudson Hot Air Affair.

Directions to River Crest Elementary School (Launch Field) at 535 County Road F, Hudson, Wisconsin

Remember on Saturday, February 8th, guest MUST take one of the free shuttle busses to attend events at River Crest School!

From MN: I-94 East, take Exit 2 (turn right) and go south on Carmichael Road. Use the middle lane and stay on Carmichael Road. Continue straight onto County Road F South. River Crest Elementary School is on the left.

From WI: I-94 West, take Exit 2 (turn left) and go south on Carmichael Road. Use the middle lane and stay on Carmichael Road. Continue straight onto County Road F South. River Crest Elementary School is on the left.

Launch Field Regulations:
No Alcohol
No Smoking
No Unauthorized Drones
Only Service Animals Please

Thank you for your cooperation.