BREAKFAST CRAFTS for KIDS
Dick's Bar & Grill 111 Walnut Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesCome have breakfast at Dick's Bar & Grill and see a hot air balloon basket—plus a free art event for the kids.
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Hot Air Balloons
CANCELED: ROCK N ROLL DANCE at CAMP ST. CROIX
YMCA Camp St. Croix 532 County Road F, Hudson, WI, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED Travel back in time with us to simpler days when our hearts were young and the music rocked! Bring the kids, the grandparents, and the neighbors to make tomorrow’s memories! Hand-packed burgers, hand-cut fries and other diner favorites available for purchase. Cash Bar. Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Elvis, […]
BALLOONING EDUCATION PROGRAM
Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United StatesClassroom programs on hot air ballooning are presented in area schools. Learn how the beautiful hot air balloons fly.
ROCKIN’ with the COLDIES 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 “Rockin’ with the Coldies” themed unit and the best kazoo marching band. Hot air balloon pilots and crews displaying blasts of fire.
BALLOON LAUNCH – SATURDAY MORNING
EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United StatesHot Air Balloon Launch on the E.P. Rock school grounds, 340 13th Street South. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight.
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.
WARM UP STATION
EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United StatesVisit the E.P. Rock school cafeteria throughout the day for a warm-up break, refreshments available to purchase. Meet local geocachers and learn about geocaching.
UP, UP & AWAY BALLOON COOKIE CLASS
Grand Fête 512 2nd Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesTwo balloon cookie classes offered for ages 12 thru adult at Grand Fête, 512 2nd Street, Hudson.
UP, UP & AWAY BALLOON COOKIE CLASS
Grand Fête 512 2nd Street, Hudson, WI, United StatesTwo balloon cookie classes offered for ages 12 thru adult at Grand Fête, 512 2nd Street, Hudson.
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.
ST. CROIX RIVER DUNK
Lakefront Park 505 1st St, Hudson, WI, United StatesThe 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.
BALLOONING CREW SCHOOL
EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United StatesWould you like to help crew a balloon at Hot Air Affair? Learn the basics about set up, chasing, landing and pack up.
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 permits).
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.
BALLOON LAUNCH – SUNDAY MORNING
EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United StatesHot Air Balloon Launch on the E.P. Rock school grounds, 340 13th Street South. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight.
ROCKIN’ with the COLDIES 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 $5 Kids’ Balloon Breakfast menu.
FREE KIDS’ ICE FISHING CONTEST – Has Moved
Carbone’s Pizzeria/Willow River Saloon 1106 County Road A, Hudson, United StatesIce fishing on Perch Lake, 501 Perch Lake Road, near the boat landing by Homestead Park. Equipment and mentors on site. Giveaways for all the participants.