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
Classroom programs on hot air ballooning are presented in area schools. Learn how the beautiful hot air balloons fly.
The 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.
Hot Air Balloon Launch on the E.P. Rock school grounds, 340 13th Street South. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight.
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.
Visit 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.
Stop by the Wellness Stop on the E.P. Rock school grounds to learn more about the Awaken for Wellness mission to take back your health.
Kids thru age 12 look for stuffed animals and more at Lakefront Park.
Hot Balloon Fat Bike Race at Lakefront Park on the beautiful St. Croix River, downtown Hudson.
Join in Hot Air Affair’s wackiest winter sport with 4 people strapped onto two Smooshboards.
The 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.
Get your ticket for a suggested donation of $5 for a chance to win a cash prize of $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place or $25 third place prize. Receive a free mini frisbee with your ticket.
Would you like to help crew a balloon at Hot Air Affair? Learn the basics about set up, chasing, landing and pack up.
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 permits).
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.
Hot Air Balloon Launch on the E.P. Rock school grounds, 340 13th Street South. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight.
Ice 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.
