30th Annual Hudson Hot Air Affair - Pirates Fly'n the Croix~ribbean

Post date: Feb 1, 2019 7:10:02 PM

MKS will be flying and selling some kites at the school field noon to 3pm. Saturday, Feb 2nd.

Join us in Hudson, Wisconsin along the beautiful St. Croix River for Hudson Hot Air Affair, the premier winter ballooning event and winter festival in the Midwest. This family friendly event includes activities such as an evening Torchlight parade, hot air balloon launches, geocaching, marketplace and craft fair, smoosh boarding, 5K fun run, bingo, balloon moon glow or field of fire, just to name a few.

Join us for all the great fun to be had in Hudson, Wisconsin. Please view the 2019 schedule for a complete list of events and activities.

Hot Air Affair is run entirely by volunteers and funded by our generous sponsors. Join the fun! See our Sponsors page for more information about becoming a sponsor or visit our About Us page to lean more about volunteering.

How to Get There

Directions to EP Rock School (Launch Field) at 340 13th Street South, Hudson, Wisconsin

From MN: I-94 East, take Exit 1 North towards downtown. At stoplight take a right (East) on Coulee Road. At the 4-way stop take a left (North) onto 11th Street. Right (East) onto Summer Street to EP Rock School.

From Stillwater: Take St. Croix River crossing bridge to Wisconsin. Take Hwy 35 South to Hudson. Turn left (East) onto Coulee Road. At the 4-way stop take a left (North) onto 11th Street. Right (East) onto Summer Street to EP Rock School.

From WI: I-94 West, take Exit 2 and go North. Turn left (West) to the frontage road (Coulee Road). At the 4-way stop take a left (North) onto 11th Street. Right (East) onto Summer Street to EP Rock School.

Launch Field (EP Rock School) Regulations:

  • No Alcohol

  • No Smoking

  • No Drones

  • Only Service Animals Please

Thank you for your cooperation.

Real-Time Flight Information

Thank you for visiting. Please check back here next year during Hot Air Affair (on February 2 & 3, 2019) for the latest announcement on weather and flight information.

Saturday, Feb. 2nd Morning Launch is scheduled for 7:35 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 2nd Afternoon Launch is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 3rd Morning Launch is scheduled for 7:35 a.m.