Hudson Hot Air Affair : : 2025 Balloons Hot Air Affair
Balloon Launches are scheduled for:
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.
Sat., Feb. 8 at 7:35am: BALLOON LAUNCH, Hot air balloons in mass ascension flight at River Crest Elementary School, 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI.
The 3:00pm Balloon Launch has been turned into a Meet & Greet will the pilots on the Launch Field. The balloons will not be able to fly on Saturday afternoon.
Sat., Feb. 8 at 3pm: BALLOON LAUNCH at River Crest Elementary School, 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI. This is an optional flight if morning flight launched or a mass ascension if the morning flight was canceled.
We are hopeful as the weather is looking favorable for a Sunday morning launch. We will know for sure Sunday morning and should be able to post a flight decision around 7am.
Sun., Feb. 9 at 7:35am: BALLOON LAUNCH, Hot air balloons in mass ascension flight at River Crest Elementary School, 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI.
All balloon inflations and flights are weather dependent.
Concessions, souvenirs and restrooms available in River Crest Elementary School.
The latest announcement on weather and flight information will be posted on the home page and Facebook before scheduled balloon launches on Saturday and Sunday.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: NO Shuttle on Sunday – There is parking at the school and a Camp St. Croix Across the Street.
Pilot: Taylor Houser, Tea, SD
Co-pilot: Ronald Oppold
Sponsored by: North Star Family Chiropractic
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Pilot: Bill Wiess, Rochester, MN
Sponsored by: Hudson Vintage Neighborhood Alliance
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Pilot: Ed Chapman, Jordan, MN
Sponsored by: River Valley Converting/Anchor Paper Co.
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Pilot: Don Dumke, Florence, WI
Sponsored by: First State Bank and Trust
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Pilot: Tedd Maxfield, Olathe, KS
Sponsored by: Xcel Energy
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Pilot: Ken Walter, Waukesha, WI
Sponsored by: Hudson Hot Air Affair
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Pilot: John Rucker, Genoa City, WI
Sponsored by: Hudson Ford
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Pilot: Steve LeMay, Mendota Heights, MN
Sponsored by: Dick’s Bar & Grill
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Pilot: David Koenig, Menasha, WI
Sponsored by: Lindahl Event Services
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Pilot: Mike Lesmeister, Rochester, MN
Sponsored by: Viking Electronics
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Pilot: Wynn Gustafson, Arden Hills, MN
Sponsored by: RE/MAX, LLC
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Pilot: Dan Strutz, Yale SD
Co-pilot: John Parezo, Sioux Falls, SD
Sponsored by: Hamernick’s Flooring Solutions
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Pilot: Glenn O’Connell, Gilberts, IL
Sponsored by: Lift Me Up Balloon/John & Evy Nerbonne
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Pilot: Andy Schraufnagel, Sheboygan Falls, WI
Sponsored by: Hudson Hot Air Affair
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Balloon Name: Starburst of Destiny
Pilot: Bethany Reuter, Oakdale, MN
Sponsored by: Fit PT, LLC
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Balloon Name: Sunset Dreams
Pilot: Tom Steinbock, Crestwood, KY
Sponsored by: Hudson Hot Air Affair
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Balloon Name: Sweet Child O Mine
Pilot: Michael Shrum, Cudahy, WI
Sponsored by: Hudson Hot Air Affair
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