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  • BALLOONING CREW SCHOOL

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

    Would you like to help crew a balloon at Hot Air Affair? Learn the basics about set up, chasing, landing and pack up.

  • 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

  • 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

  • “STAYING ALIVE in 2025” 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 “Staying Alive in 2025” themed unit and the best kazoo marching band. Hot air balloon pilots and crews displaying blasts of fire.

  • BALLOON LAUNCH – SATURDAY MORNING

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

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

  • HOT BALLOON FAT BIKE RACE

    Hudson WI Hudson, WI, United States

    Hot Balloon Fat Bike Race at Lakefront Park on the beautiful St. Croix River, downtown Hudson.

  • SMOOSH BOARD COMPETITION

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

    Join 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 States

    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.

  • PRIZE DROP FUNDRAISER for ST. CROIX VALLEY FOOD BANK

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

    Fundraiser for St. Croix Valley Food Bank at River Crest 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

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

    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

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

    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

    River Crest Elementary School 535 County Road F, Hudson, WI

    Hot Air Balloon Launch on the River Crest Elementary School grounds, 535 County Road F. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight (weather permitting).

    Free
  • 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