• BUENA VISTA: A STROLL in the PARK

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

    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

    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) […]

  • 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
  • “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
  • 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.

  • PRIZE DROP FUNDRAISER for ST. CROIX VALLEY FOOD BANK

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

    Fundraiser 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.

  • 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
  • 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