SMOOSH BOARD COMPETITION

Join in Hot Air Affair’s wackiest winter sport with 4 people strapped onto two Smooshboards. Prizes for each member of the competition winning team, and individual prizes for the best “Sky Walkers return to Rock” team costumes. Smooshboards are be available, but you are highly encouraged to make your own Smooshboards (Skis) for the competition.

Registration details coming in January.

Sponsored by Lindahl Event Services

ST. CROIX RIVER DUNK

The Hudson Rotary Club is once again hosting the premiere winter fundraising event in the St. Croix Valley during the 7th annual St. Croix River Dunk at the Lakefront Park Beach. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Hudson to raise funds for St. Croix Valley non-profits and clubs.

Details and register your team at StCroixRiverDunk.com.

BALLOON LAUNCH – SATURDAY AFTERNOON

This is an optional flight. This means that if the balloons are able to fly at the morning launch, pilots can participate in the 3:00 flight at their discretion. However, if the balloons are not able to fly in the morning (and if weather permits) there will be a mass ascension flight at 3:00 pm.
This is an event highlight! Inflations and flights are weather dependent. 

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.

BALLOON LAUNCH – SUNDAY MORNING

Sunday Morning Hot Air Balloon Launch on the EP Rock School grounds, 340 13th Street South. This is an event highlight with 30+ hot air balloons in mass ascension flight.

All balloon inflations and flights are weather dependent. 

If the balloons are not able to fly on Sunday morning, there will be a meet & greet with pilots on the launch field.

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.

The School will NOT be open so DRESS WARM and bring your camera.

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.

BALLOON LAUNCH – SATURDAY MORNING

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.