Hudson Hot Air Affair, the premier winter ballooning event and winter festival in the Midwest, is an annual event. This years theme is “Staying Alive in 2025.”
We’ve been going to the Hot Air Affair since 2017. I was looking back at the photos and you can literally watch my son grown up over the years…
I’ll save you from all of that, but seriously– the Hot Air Affair is such a blast! I can’t even describe how amazing it is to watch bright, beautiful balloons take flight during the dead, cold winter.
I will say, this event is VERY weather dependant. Did you know that hot air balloons need very specific weather elements to fly? It’s a matter of a few degrees or a bit of wind, and they won’t take off. But don’t let that deter you- usually the pilots will inflate the balloons even if they don’t take off, and that’s very beautiful and fun to see up close as well!
Details about Hudson Hot Air Affair:
Head to Hudson, Wisconsin along the beautiful St. Croix River for Hudson Hot Air Balloon Festival, the premier winter ballooning event and winter festival in the Midwest on February 7th- 9th, 2025.
This year is a different location due to construction: River Crest Elementary School at 535 County Road F (South of Hudson).
You’ll want this to be a yearly tradition once you go if you’ve never been. You’ll find fun that incudes activities such as:
- Torchlight Parade
- Fireworks
- Moon Glow/Field of Fire
- Marketplace and craft fair
- Food drive
- Geocaching
- Pancake breakfast
- Kite flying
- Ice carving
- Nature programs
- And More….
It’s important to know and be aware that this event relies on good weather and we all know how unpredictable things can be in this region.
If you are driving a distance make sure to check their website for update of any changes. Make sure to check the Hudson Hot Air balloon festival event FB page here or the event website here, they will post updates throughout the event.
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Hannah is a married mom of 3 kiddos in the Twin Cities. Born and raised here in MN, she loves finding deals and special events to share with others.
Hannah enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading books, going on road trips up north, singing along with the radio and finding new thrift stores to shop! Hannah is also a fierce advocate for people with disabilities and is always on the lookout for more sensory friendly opportunities in the Twin Cities.
Nancy Gehrig says
I’m so bummed the Hudson Hot Air Affair is cancelled. Was looking so forward to attending.
Chrysa says
The Hudson Hot Air Affair is still taking place, there has not been any update on their website to indicate a cancellation. http://hudsonhotairaffair.com/
Jack says
When and where?