MARKETPLACE & CRAFT FAIR

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.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the MASONIC LODGE

Enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Hudson Masonic Lodge #56, at 209 Locust Street. Sponsored by Hudson Masonic Lodge #56.

Includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, fruit, beverages.

$12 adults, $6 children 12 and under. Credit Cards Accepted!

There is additional parking behind the Lodge in the lot at the corner of Vine and 2nd Streets.

EAT•SHOP•PLAY HUDSON

Hudson and area businesses. The unique shops, fun destinations and outstanding restaurants invite you to check out their winter offerings. Look for special promotions and winter sales. Win prizes playing the Scavenger Hunt game.

Visit: Abigail Page Antiques, Applebee’s-Hudson, BackRoom Vintage, Barker’s Bar & GrillBlack Rooster Bistro, Bricks Neapolitan Pizza, Chapter2Books, Cream of the Crop Artists Gallery, Dipsy Ice Cream Shoppe, Grand Fête, Hudson Flower Shop, Hudson United Methodist Church, Jonesy’s Local Bar & Grill, Knoke’s Chocolates & Nuts, Kudos, Mainstream Boutique, Post American Eatery, Rose & Lavender, San Pedro Café, SEASONS Gallery, The 715, The Bees Knees, and The Purple Tree.

Win prizes playing the Scavenger Hunt game:

Candlelight Ski

CROIX by CANDLELIGHT

 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.

Dick's Crafts for Kids

BREAKFAST CRAFTS for KIDS

Come have breakfast at Dick’s Bar & Grill and see a hot air balloon basket—plus a free art event for the kids.

Swashbuckler’s Soirée

Join the pirate fun on Saturday, February 2 from  7 – 10 p.m. at the Swashbuckler’s Soirée at Madison Avenue Wine & Spirits, 1510 Swasey Street in Hudson. Caribbean inspired cocktails, rum sampling and Caribbean influenced food offerings. Live music.

Meet Captain Jack: Pirates Fly’n the Croix-ribbean would like to introduce, Captain Jack, from Captain Jack Entertainment, as this year’s Grand Marshal for the HHAA torchlight parade. Captain Jack has been entertaining and supporting local events and charities in and around Minnesota/Wisconsin since 2012. Larger events include the Minneapolis Boat show, and most recently, Jack has been a strong supporter of HHAA events such as St. Croix River Pirate Cruise and International Talk like a Pirate Day. Of course, we all know this pirate is known as the witty, Captain Jack. Come be part of the Croix-ribbean pirate crew and celebrate the Hot Air Affair!

Free admission. Cash food and bar.