BUENA VISTA: A STROLL in the PARK
Celebrate the magic of thousands of lights along the St. Croix River. Historic downtown is steeped in winter charm, ready for you to explore both indoor and outdoor
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Lakefront Park 505 1st St, Hudson, WI, United States
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NAME the PORTA POTTY CONTEST
Submit a name for the Name the Porta Potties Contest event on the Hot Air Affairs Facebook page. Submit names and/or vote for your favorite name. This year's Hot Air Affair theme is fun Star Wars theme of the "Sky Walkers Return to Rock". So put on your thinking hat (hope its a warm one) […]
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CROIX by CANDLELIGHT
YMCA Camp St. Croix 532 County Road F, Hudson, WI, United StatesA fun-filled family event with activities, campfires and chili! Enjoy a hike and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing if there is snow. Sponsored by YMCA Camp St. Croix. Come see a hot air balloon! Service animals only please.
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COUNTDOWN EVENT at COUNTY MARKET/JERRY’S FOODS
County Market - Hudson 2310 Crest View Drive, Hudson, WICelebrate Hudson Hot Air Affair's “Sky Walkers Return to Rock” theme with store specials, food tastings and more.
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EAT•SHOP•PLAY HUDSON
Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United StatesEat•Shop•Play at Hudson area businesses. The unique shops, fun destinations and outstanding restaurants invite you to check out their winter offerings. Look for special promotions and winter sales. Win prizes playing the Scavenger Hunt game.
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BALLOONING EDUCATION PROGRAM
Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United StatesClassroom programs on hot air ballooning are presented in area schools. Students learn how the beautiful hot air balloons fly.
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PRE-PARADE PARTY at DICK’S
Dick's Bar & Grill 111 Walnut Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesPre- parade Party at Dick’s Bar & Grill, 111 Walnut Street. Warm up before the parade with menu specials and see a hot air balloon basket. Look for outer space guests!
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“SKY WALKERS RETURN TO ROCK” TORCHLIGHT PARADE
Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United StatesThe Torchlight Parade features prizes for the best overall parade unit, the best unit by hot air balloonist, the best “Sky Walkers Return to Rock” themed unit and the best kazoo marching band. Hot air balloon pilots and crews displaying blasts of fire.
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the MASONIC LODGE
Hudson Masonic Lodge #56 209 Locust Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesEnjoy a pancake breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruit, beverages. $12 adults, $6 children 12 and under. Credit Cards Accepted!
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BALLOON LAUNCH – SATURDAY MORNING
EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United StatesHot Air Balloon Launch on the EP Rock School grounds. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight. (all inflations and flights are weather dependent.)
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MARKETPLACE & CRAFT FAIR
EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United StatesCraft and souvenir selection with special winter apparel, ballooning and Hot Air Affair emphasis. Visit the Hot Air Affair booth for souvenirs, Hot Air Affair apparel and collectibles. Hot food and drinks available in cafeteria by local non-profit groups.
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OCTAGON HOUSE MUSEUM FAMILY FUN
Octagon House Museum 1004 3rd Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesOctagon House Museum, 1004 3rd Street. FAMILY FUN! Make a Victorian Valentine, read books, play parlor games, and enjoy treats in the cozy Octagon House. $10/family (minimum 1 adult and 1 youth) Sponsored by Guinn, Vinopal & Zahradka, LLP Accountants. Details and tickets at hudsonoctagonhouse.org.
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PET ADOPTION EVENT
Angel's Pet World 105 2nd Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesPET ADOPTION EVENT Sponsored by Angel’s Pet World, at 105 2nd Street. Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue adoption event. Come meet adoptable dogs!
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OCTAGON HOUSE MUSEUM TOURS
Octagon House Museum 1004 3rd Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesOctagon House Museum Tours, 1004 3rd Street. Explore Hudson history through the eyes of the Moffat-Hughes family. Tours start on the hour, every hour (last tour starts at 3pm). $15/adult, $12/senior, $8/youth (5 and under free). Details and tickets at hudsonoctagonhouse.org.
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SMOOSH BOARD COMPETITION
EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United StatesJoin in Hot Air Affair’s wackiest winter sport with 4 people strapped onto two Smooshboards.
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PRIZE DROP FUNDRAISER for ST. CROIX VALLEY FOOD BANK
EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United StatesFundraiser for St. Croix Valley Food Bank at EP Rock School grounds. Sponsored by 8CH Print with partner Xcel Energy. Tickets available from the Food Bank (prior to HHAA) or on the launch field during Hot Air Affair.
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BALLOON LAUNCH – SATURDAY AFTERNOON
EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United StatesThis is an optional flight: if the balloons are able to fly at the morning launch, pilots can participate at their discretion. However, if the balloons are not able to fly in the morning there will be a mass ascension flight at 3:00 pm (weather permitting).
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HOT AIR BALLOON MOON GLOW or FIELD of FIRE
EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United StatesHot 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.
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BALLOON LAUNCH – SUNDAY MORNING
EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United StatesHot Air Balloon Launch on theEP Rock Elementary School grounds, 340 13th Street South. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight (weather permitting).
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SUNDAY HHAA BREAKFAST
Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse 1237 Hwy 35 North, Hudson, WI, United StatesEnjoy a Sunday breakfast special at Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse. Drink specials for the adults and a special Kids’ Balloon Breakfast menu.
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FREE KIDS’ ICE FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA
Carbone’s Pizzeria/Willow River Saloon 1106 County Road A, Hudson, United StatesIce 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).
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