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!
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.
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.
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.
Join Coco’s Heart Dog Rescue for a Be Mine Fur-ever Adoption Event at Angel’s Pet World, 105 2nd Street in River City Center.
Sponsored by Angel’s Pet World.
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.
