Hudson Hot Air Affair Festival

Join us for Hudson’s premier winter hot air balloon rally and community festival.

Dates:  February 7-9, 2025

Celebrate with our theme: “Staying Alive in 2025”

New Event Location for 2025—River Crest Elementary School
Balloon Launches, Marketplace, Smooshboarding, Moon Glow are all moving to River Crest Elementary School at 535 County Road F, Hudson WI. More details coming soon!

HHAA CANVAS PARTY PAINTING CLASS

An additional session has been added on Feb. 1st.

Hot Air Affair Canvas Party with Audrey Martin, featuring a painting of “Chilly Willy” at Cracked Barrel Winery, 570 Coulee Trail, Hudson. $45 for class and supplies. Must preregister! Details and registration at Audrey’s Canvas Parties.

HHAA CANVAS PARTY PAINTING CLASS

An additional session has been added on Jan. 31st.

Hot Air Affair Canvas Party with Audrey Martin, featuring a painting of “Chilly Willy” at Cracked Barrel Winery, 570 Coulee Trail, Hudson. $45 for class and supplies. Must preregister! Details and registration at Audrey’s Canvas Parties.

FREE KIDS’ ICE FISHING CONTEST – Has Moved

Kids Ice Fishing is moving to dry land!

Join us under the pavilion in the parking lot at Carbone’s Pizzeria/Willow River Saloon in Burkhardt! (1106 County Road A, Hudson, WI)

Fish-related games, educational activities, handouts and more. Kids can register for a drawing to win prizes.

Sponsored by Cheap Andy’s Saloon/Nutty Squirrel Sports Saloon, Carbone’s Pizzeria/Willow River Saloon and Fleet Farm-Hudson in cooperation with the St. Croix County Parks, the St. Croix County Alliance of Sportsman’s Clubs,  Wild Rivers Conservancy and St. Croix National Scenic Riverway.