Visit the Craft Fair and Marketplace at the EP Rock Elementary School for a selection of craft and souvenir 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.
The Hudson Hot Air Affair Craft Fair is at capacity. We are not accepting any new vendors applications for this year’s event.
BALLOON LAUNCH at EP Rock School grounds, 340 13th Street S. 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight. Concessions and souvenirs available. Event highlight! All inflations and flights are weather dependent.
Please check the home page for flight decision before each scheduled launch.
Hot air balloon flying is never guaranteed. Balloon rallies like Hudson Hot Air Affair require good weather conditions for balloon flights. If the balloons are not able to fly, please remember there is so much more to do in Hudson. Enjoy the other Hudson Hot Air Affair events or check out the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce website for Hudson Activities or Local Attractions.
Food, beverages, concessions, souvenirs and restrooms are available inside the school from 8am to 8pm.
The Torchlight Parade featuring prizes for the best overall parade unit, the best hot air balloonist unit, featuring prizes for the best overall parade unit, the best hot air balloonist unit, 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.
Parade participants line up at 6pm at Wells Fargo Bank parking lot and the parade travels down 2nd Street. Please call 715-828-7200 by noon on Friday, Feb. 6th to register.
Parade sponsors include Culver’s of Hudson, Dick’s Bar & Grill, Hiawatha National Bank, Hudson Bowling Center/Plaza Lounge, Jonesy’s Local Bar & Grill, Security Financial Bank, The Oral Surgery Center, Valley Agencies, Inc., Valley Companies and Viking Electronics
FIREWORKS DISPLAY, immediately after parade over Lakefront Park and the St. Croix River. Sponsored by Andersen Windows and Doors.
Enjoy Beverage & Bites specials and vote for your favorite for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate. Visit these participating Hudson restaurants and bars all weekend long: Barker’s Bar & Grill, Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse, Black Rooster Bistro, Jonesy’s Local Bar & Grill, Keys Café Bakery & Bar, Lucky Guys Distillery, Max’s Social House, Pedro’s Pizza Lounge, Post American Eatery and St. Croix National Golf & The Grounds Restaurant.
Hudson Hot Air Affair Canvas Party with Audrey Martin, featuring a painting of “Starry Night” Audrey is offering this class for in person at Pedro’s Pizza Lounge in Hudson on Feb 4th from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. This painting is on a 10″ x 20″ traditional wrapped canvas and will be painted using a brush and palette knife. This Class is also a fundraiser for Hudson Hot Air Affair and part of the proceeds will go to them. The fee for the in person class is $50 per person. Have a great day!
Must preregister! Details and registration here.
A fun-filled family event with activities, campfires and chili!
Enjoy a hike and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing if there is snow.
Sponsored by YMCA Camp St. Croix.
Come see a hot air balloon!
Service animals only please.
