Hudson Hot Air Affair set to return Feb. 6-8

The fun begins Friday night, Feb. 6, with a Torchlight Parade at 7 p.m., followed by fireworks.

The next morning, beginning at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, balloon launches are scheduled, weather permitting, at E.P. Rock Elementary School, with an afternoon launch slated for 3 p.m. A few hours later, from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m., the Moon Glow/Field of Fire event is scheduled.

Another balloon launch is scheduled for 7:35 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the school.

Festivities on Saturday begin at 7 a.m. with a Masons Pancake Breakfast until noon; Octagon House Museum tours, a pet adoption event at Angel’s Pet World, and a marketplace and craft fair at E.P. Rock school from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition, there will be a Smoosh Board Competition, a prize drop fundraiser for the St. Croix Valley Food Bank, a bean bag tournament, the St. Croix River Dunk at Lakefront Park and booster club bingo.

On Sunday, a breakfast will be held at Big Guys BBQ Roadhouse and there will be a free kids ice fishing event from 1 to 3 p.m. at Perch Lake with prizes.

The weekend also includes an Eat-Shop-Play promotion featuring specials at Hudson-area businesses, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and the Battle of the Beverages & Bites, where participants can vote for their favorite food and drink specials for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate.

Go to HudsonHotAirAffair.com for more information.