Bloody May Walk

Bloody Mary Walk Fundraiser

Enjoy a day of fun at the Hudson Hot Air Affair Bloody Mary Walk Fundraiser on September 14th, in downtown Hudson. Choose from two flights and two different routes for one bloody good time.

Get your tickets now by visiting tinyurl.com/hhaabmw24.

A Bloody Mary Walk fundraiser on Saturday, September 14 will be raising funds for the Hudson Hot Air Affair, the annual community winter balloon rally in Hudson, WI.

The fundraiser features eight downtown Hudson bars/restaurants offering their best Bloody Mary creations. Two flights will feature four locations each. There will be a morning flight at 11am and an afternoon flight at 2pm. Check in starts at 10:30am and 1:30pm at Grand Fête at 512 Second Street in downtown Hudson.

Walkers can choose a North or South route, and all locations are within walking distance. Participants in the North Walk are Post American Eatery, Black Rooster Bistro, Bennett’s Chop & Railhouse and Pedro’s Pizza Lounge. The South Walk includes Dick’s Bar & Grill, Lucky Guys Distillery, Ziggy’s Bar & Restaurant and Hop & Barrel Brewing.

New this year, Hop & Barrel will offer a choice from their beers for a chaser and free samples of Bloody Mary mixes will be offered by Nan’s Naughty and Nice Bloody Mary Mix at the brewery.

Supporting partners for the event are Tonka Vodka and Grand Fête.

Tickets are now available for $40 each with buyers choosing a 4-location flight either Saturday morning or Saturday afternoon.

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.

HOT AIR BALLOON MOON GLOW or FIELD of FIRE

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.

Sponsored by Lindahl Event Services.

Moon Glow shuttle: Parking is available at Hudson United Methodist Church, 1401 Laurel Ave., on February 3 from 5-8:30pm with shuttle service to the Moon Glow. Accepting free will donations for shuttle service/parking. You are invited to stop inside the church for hot chocolate and a treat from 5-8:30pm.

No Parking SignEP Rock School Parking Notice: There will only be PARKING ON ONE SIDE OF THE STREET AROUND THE EP ROCK SCHOOL GROUNDS. The City of Hudson has made this change to allow for emergency vehicles and safer walking to and from the event. There will be parking signs posted. Please be courteous, DO NOT block driveways and follow all signage to make this a great event for everyone.

PORTABLE RESTROOMS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE SCHOOL, NEAR THE LAUNCH FIELD. The restrooms inside EP Rock School are not available to the public during Hot Air Affair.