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  • COUNTDOWN EVENT at HUDSON GROCERY CO-OP

    Hudson Grocery Co-op 1701 Ward Ave, Hudson, WI

    Stop by to learn about Hudson Hot Air Affair with a prize drawing and kids’ activities.

    Free

  • 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) […]

  • Dick's Crafts for Kids

    BREAKFAST CRAFTS for KIDS

    Dick's Bar & Grill 111 Walnut Street, Hudson, WI, United States

    Come have breakfast at Dick's Bar & Grill and see a hot air balloon basket—plus a free art event for the kids.

    Free
  • Candlelight Ski

    CROIX by CANDLELIGHT

    YMCA Camp St. Croix 532 County Road F, Hudson, WI, United States

    A 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.

  • COUNTDOWN EVENT at COUNTY MARKET/JERRY’S FOODS

    County Market - Hudson 2310 Crest View Drive, Hudson, WI

    Celebrate Hudson Hot Air Affair's “Sky Walkers Return to Rock” theme with store specials, food tastings and more.

    Free

  • BALLOONING EDUCATION PROGRAM

    Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United States

    Classroom programs on hot air ballooning are presented in area schools. Students learn how the beautiful hot air balloons fly.

    Free

  • PRE-PARADE PARTY at DICK’S

    Dick's Bar & Grill 111 Walnut Street, Hudson, WI, United States

    Pre- 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! 

    Free

  • “SKY WALKERS RETURN TO ROCK” TORCHLIGHT PARADE

    Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United States

    The 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.

    FREE

  • BALLOON LAUNCH – SATURDAY MORNING

    EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United States

    Hot Air Balloon Launch on the EP Rock School grounds. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight. (all inflations and flights are weather dependent.)

    FREE

  • MARKETPLACE & CRAFT FAIR

    EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United States

    Craft 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.

  • ST. CROIX RIVER DUNK

    Lakefront Park 505 1st St, Hudson, WI, United States

    The Hudson Rotary Club is once again hosting the premiere winter fundraising event in the St. Croix Valley during the 7th annual St. Croix River Dunk at the Lakefront Park Beach.

  • SMOOSH BOARD COMPETITION

    EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United States

    Join in Hot Air Affair’s wackiest winter sport with 4 people strapped onto two Smooshboards.

  • BALLOON LAUNCH – SATURDAY AFTERNOON

    EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United States

    This 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).

    Free

  • HOT AIR BALLOON MOON GLOW or FIELD of FIRE

    EP Rock School 340 13th Street S, Hudson, WI, United States

    Hot 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 States

    Hot Air Balloon Launch on theEP Rock Elementary School grounds, 340 13th Street South. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight (weather permitting).

    Free

  • SUNDAY HHAA BREAKFAST

    Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse 1237 Hwy 35 North, Hudson, WI, United States

    Enjoy a Sunday breakfast special at Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse. Drink specials for the adults and a special Kids’ Balloon Breakfast menu.

  • Kids Ice Fishing Contest

    FREE KIDS’ ICE FISHING EXTRAVAGANZA

    Carbone’s Pizzeria/Willow River Saloon 1106 County Road A, Hudson, United States

    Ice 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).

    Free