Hudson Hot Air Affair : : 2025 Balloons Hot Air Affair
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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Balloon Name: Jill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Pilot: Tedd Maxfield, Olathe, KS
Sponsored by: Xcel Energy
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Balloon Name: Kay’s WindDancer II
Pilot: Ken Walter, Waukesha, WI
Sponsored by: Hudson Hot Air Affair
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Balloon Name: Late Nite Discussions
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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Balloon Name: Ruthie’s Delight
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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2026 Balloon Launches are scheduled for:
Sat., Feb. 7 at 7:35am: BALLOON LAUNCH, Hot air balloons in mass ascension flight at EP Rock Elementary School, 340 13th St S, Hudson, WI.
Sat., Feb. 7 at 3pm: BALLOON LAUNCH at EP Rock Elementary School, 340 13th St S, Hudson, WI. This is an optional flight if morning flight launched or a mass ascension if the morning flight was canceled.
Sun., Feb. 8 at 7:35am: BALLOON LAUNCH, Hot air balloons in mass ascension flight at EP Rock Elementary School, 340 13th St S, Hudson, WI.
All balloon inflations and flights are weather dependent.
Concessions, souvenirs and restrooms available on Saturday in EP Rock Elementary School.
We ask for your cooperation at the launchfield – No alcohol, No smoking No Unauthorized Drones and only service animals, please.
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.
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