Exceptional Instruction Since 2005

Classes 6 days per week

Ages 3 to Adult

2421 Hanley Road

7153778201IgniteHudsoncom

2015 Hudson Hot Air Affair Sponsors

CORPORATE SPONSOR

COMMERCIAL BALLOON SPONSORSREMax Results and Viking Electronics

CHARTER BALLOON SPONSORS(Sponsors who have supported the Hot Air Affair since its beginning in 1990)

Resco Company Hudson House Grand Hotel and Zappa Bros

LOCAL BALLOON SPONSORSWESTconsin Credit Union VIXX ConvertingAnchor Paper PressEnter

Hudson Vintage Neighborhood Alliance The UPS Store Pier 500 Oakwood Dental Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 331 Family Fresh Market

Richard Pierce Memorial FlightRelay For Life Hudson Ford Comfort Suites of Hudson Anderson Heating Inc BMO Harris Bank Stillwater Balloons Reliance Electric Motors Freedom Valu Centers Minuteman Press First State Bank and Trust Loparex LLC Lift Me Up BalloonJohn amp Evy Nerbonne Catalyst Sports

Medicine Linda White Family Hair CareBrian Webb Property Executives Realty Hudson Physicians Deanna amp Mike Grigus and Hudson Hot Air Affair

EVENT SPONSORSAndersen Corporation Dickrsquos Bar and Grill American Sky Brewing Xcel Energy

Viking Electronics Hudson Bowling CenterPlaza Lounge Masonic Lodge 56 Valley Agencies-Dennis Lee Culverrsquos Bertrsquos Coffee Cafeacute Dilly Dally Gifts SEASONS on St Croix Gallery The Purple Tree Lavender Thymes Marnie Marie Photography Art Doylersquos Spokes and Pedals Knokersquos Chocolates Abigail Page Antiques Guinn

Vinopal amp Zahradka LLP Accountants Pangea International Jewelry amp Gifts Valley Orthodontics PCK Foundation Agave Kitchen Anytime Fitness-Hudson Urban

Olive amp Vine Oral Surgery Center Hudson Flower Shop The Nova Applebeersquos Restaurant Winzer Stube Associated Bank Ignite Martial Arts La Rue Marche

Smooch Boutique Barkerrsquos Bar amp GrillSan Pedro Cafeacute Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living and Memory Care Thrivent Financial-Tracy Berglund Hudson Chevrolet

GMC 45th Parallel Spirits Villa Bellezza Winery Mc Cabe Chiropractic amp Wellness Center Walgreens-Hudson Stone Tap YMCA-Hudson Spring Creek Dental The 715

Farmhouse Inspired Magnolias on Locust Street Angelrsquos Pet World First National Community Bank Et Cetera The UPS Store OrsquoConnell Family Funeral Homes Christenson Vision Care Liberty Tax Service and Hudson Hot Air Affair Inc

EVENT PARTNERSCity of Hudson Hudson School District Hudson Star-Observer Hudson Area

Chamber of Commerce amp Tourism Bureau PressEnter Hudson hotels motels and BampBs Art Doylersquos Spokes and Pedals Bernickrsquos Pepsi Cola Miss Hudson Royalty and Families North Hudson Pepper Festival Royalty and Families HudsonNorth Hudson Community Access Television The Phipps Center for the Arts Minnesota Kite Society

St Croix Valley Regional Tourism Alliance St Paul Pioneer PressTwinCitiescom Insurance Marketing Center Lakes Gas The UPS Store-Hudson YMCA Camp St Croix

Marnie Marie Photography Deanna Utter Grigus Photography Family Fresh Market St Croix County Historical SocietyOctagon House Museum St Paul Winter Carnival Hudson Ford Dominorsquos Pizza-Hudson Pizza Hut-Hudson Hudson Boosters Freedom Valu Centers Running RoomWoodbury Wendyrsquos Old Fashioned Hamburgers Leann

Chin Noodles amp Company GU Energy Gel Two Rivers Kettle Korn Cookies and More Catalyst Sports Medicine Jack Linkrsquos New Richmond Preservation Society and Hudson

Pitchfork Brewing Co Urban Olive amp Vine and area geocachers

2015 Hudson Hot Air Affair

Special thanks to the Hudson Schools City of

Hudson and all the 2015 sponsors pilots and

volunteers Hot Air Affair souvenirs apparel

and balloon collectibles will be available at

the Marketplace amp Craft Sale at EP Rock

School Feb 7 and the Hudson House Grand Hotel Feb 6-8

Your purchases help support haa activities

EVENT SITES - HUDSON

From MN - 94 E Exit 1 Right on Coulee Rd Left on 11th St Right on Summer St to EP Rock SchoolFrom Stillwater - Hwy 35 S Left on Coulee Rd Left on 11th St Right on Summer St to EP Rock SchoolFrom WI - 94 W Exit 2 Right on Carmichael Left on Coulee Rd Right on 11th St Right on Summer St to EP Rock School

Presented by

wwwHudsonHotAirAf faircom

FEBRUARY 6-8 2015

Largest Selection of Beer Wine and Liquor in the St Croix River

Valley Since 1984

Newly Remodeled2312 Crestview drive Hudson

Next to County Market

Open 8 am - 9 pm

715-386-2223 wwwchiconesliquorcom

110 West 4th StreetNew Richmond WI

2351 Coulee Road

Hudson WI

303 S Main StreetRiver Falls WI

115 Elm StreetFarmington MN

wwwfamilyfreshmarketcom

Fresh EasyTraditions2310 Crest View Dr

Hudson WI715-386-8214

Full Service Pharmacy 715-381-5923

Proud to be host of the 26th Annual

Hot Air Affair

715-386-2394wwwhudsonhousegrandhotelcom

To the following Agricultural Community partners for helping make the 2015

ldquoField to Flight E-I-E-I-OOOrdquo a success

Thank Youbull St Croix County Fair Associationbull St Croix County 4-H Ambassadors 4-H Program and 4-H Leaders Councilbull Pierce amp St Croix County Dairy Promotion Committees ndashWisconsin Milk Marketing Boardbull Wisconsin Farm Bureaubull Bacon Bash and Roots amp Bluegrass Music Festival sponsored by the River Falls Area Chamber of Commercebull Local and regional agri-businesses and associations

wwwfamilyfreshmarketcom

2351 Coulee RoadHudson WI

715-381-1413

110 West 4th StreetNew Richmond WI

715-246-2668

303 South Main StreetRiver Falls Wisconsin

715-425-7277

115 Elm StreetFarmington Minnesota

651-463-3404

Itrsquos Good to be a GuySportS on tV bull Guy Smart StylIStS open eVert Day bull no appoIntmentS

HudsonCarmichael Rd amp Center Dr

Next to Noodles amp Company

715-808-0078 wwwsportclipscomwi901

Monday-Friday 9AM to 8PMsaturday 9AM to 6PMsunday 10AM to 5PM

Not valid in combination with any other discount or offer

Open Daily 11 am - 10 pm1550 Crestview Dr bull Hudson

715-386-7800Expires 5312015

2 Medium PizzasUp to 3 toppings

+ 8 Wings of Choice+ One 2-Liter of Pepsi

reg

$2300

SUS UltSpfst

Southside Center 1920 Crest View Drive

Hudson WI 715-386-3857

Roberts Towne Center 133 Jennifer Rae Jct N

Roberts WI 715-749-4169

Open until 9 pm daily including Sundays

LOCALLY OWNED amp OPERATED

Full-Service Auto Repair

Tires amp Wheels1800 Crest View Drive

Hudson WI 54016

(888) 312-0099

TireProsWEcom

Saturday January 17-February 28 PHOTO CONTEST coordinated by PressEnter Submit your best photos of any HAA event and you could win a prize Send to 421 N 2nd St River Falls WI 54016 or email to photocontestpressentercom Details at wwwpressentercom and wwwhudsonhotairaffaircomSaturday January 17 5-8 pm CANDLELIGHT HIKE AND SKI YMCA Camp St Croix sponsored by PCK Foundation Candle-lit trails for cross-country skiing and hiking along with trail side fires for quick warm ups Come see a hot air balloon Complimentary refreshments hosted by Art Doylersquos Spokes amp Pedals FREE ADMISSIONTuesday January 20 630 pm HAA CANVAS PARTY PAINTING CLASS featuring Barn-n-Balloon at Urban Olive and Vine 520 Second Street $45 for class and supplies additional cost for food amp beverages Must register at birchbarkcreationsicloudcomSaturday January 24 9 am-1 pm FAIR DAY AT FAMILY FRESH MARKET Food sampling agricultural demonstrations by 4-H Clubs Register to win prizes including a balloon ride in Airganic Garden hot air balloon during HAA 2015Saturday January 24 1-3 pm FAMILY DAY ACTIVITY The Phipps Center for the Arts Family members of all ages will create a theme masterpiece and then march behind ldquoThe Phipps is for Kidsrdquo banner in the ldquoField to Flight E-I-E-I-OOOrdquo Torchlight Parade on Feb 6 Materials provided for this FREE hands-on art-making activity Sign up at 715-386-2305Thursday January 29 600 pm HAA CANVAS PARTY PAINTING CLASS featuring Barn-n-Balloon at Pitchfork Brewing 709 Rodeo Drive $45 for class and supplies additional cost for food amp beverages Must register at birchbarkcreationsicloudcomSaturday January 31 1-3 pm IGNITE MARTIAL ARTS OPEN HOUSE sponsored by Ignite Martial Arts Did you know that the weapons with which martial artists train were once farm tools Watch a cool demonstration with these ancient techniques Also enjoy a karate lesson amp learn some moves with the Nunchuckas

BALLOONING EDUCATION PROGRAM Classroom programs on hot air ballooning and ldquoField to Flight E-I-E-I-OOOrdquo in Hudson and area schools Programs coordinated by Hot Air Affair Committee pilots Viking Electronics The UPS Store-Hudson and Spring Creek Dental1000 am ldquoFIELD TO FLIGHT E-I-E-I-OOOrdquo SUPER SALE AND BUTTON INSTANT PRIZES at Hudson businesses Winter clearance sales and special events Check your Hot Air Affair button number against numbers posted in participating stores Feb 6-8 and you could be an instant winner Pick up your button at the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau office or participating businesses Shop Et Cetera Dilly Dally Gifts SEASONS on St Croix Gallery The Purple Tree Lavender Thymes Art Doylersquos Spokes and Pedals Knokersquos Chocolates Abigail Page Antiques Marnie Marie Photography Pangea International Jewelry amp Gifts The Nova Hudson Flower Shop Applebeersquos Restaurant Urban Olive amp Vine La Rue Marche Smooch Boutique Bertrsquos Coffee Cafeacute Stone Tap Dickrsquos Bar amp Grill Angelrsquos Pet World Magnolias on Locust Street The 715 American Sky Brewing Co and Farmhouse InspiredHOT AIR AFFAIR GEOCACHING throughout the Hudson area Go to wwwgeocachingcom for coordinates of winter friendly geocaches in Hudson and the St Croix Valley NEW geocaches hidden in the Hudson area1000 am ldquoIT ALL STARTS ON A FARMrdquo special events at Hudson restaurants and stores Learn about Grow Local Buy Local Eat Local - featuring locally raised or made foods beverages and products600-900 pm LIVE MUSIC Sasha Mercedes and DJ Rickerd at The Hangar Taproom American Sky Brewing Co 1510 Swasey Street700 pm LIVE MUSIC Jazz Savvy at Urban Olive and Vine 520 Second Street700 pm TORCHLIGHT ldquoFIELD TO FLIGHT E-I-E-I-OOOrdquo PARADE FEATURING PRIZES FOR THE BEST OVERALL PARADE UNIT THE BEST UNIT BY HOT AIR BALLOONISTS THE BEST ldquoFIELD TO FLIGHT E-I-E-I-OOOrdquo THEME UNIT AND THE BEST KAZOO MARCHING BAND Hot air balloon pilots and crews displaying blasts of

fire Parade participants line up at 6 pm at Wells Fargo Bank parking lot and parade travels down Second Street Prizes in each category Please call 715-386-8332 715-386-6217 or 715-381-2050 by noon on February 6 to register Parade sponsors include Viking Electronics Hudson Bowling CenterPlaza Lounge Valley Agencies-Dennis Lee Culverrsquos-Hudson Agave Kitchen Valley Orthodontics Winzer Stube Oral Surgery Center Barkerrsquos Bar amp GrillSan Pedro Cafeacute Applebeersquos Restaurant Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living and Memory Care Stone Tap YMCA-Hudson OrsquoConnell Family Funeral Homes and Christenson Vision CareFIREWORKS DISPLAY immediately after parade over Lakefront Park and the St Croix River Sponsored by Andersen Corporation Grand finale to downtown festivities900 pm KARAOKE at Plaza LoungeHudson Bowling Center Plaza 941000 pm DANCE at Dickrsquos Bar amp Grill 111 Walnut Street

730 am BALLOON LAUNCH nearly 40 hot air balloons including special shapes in mass ascension flight EP Rock school grounds 340 13th St S Concessions amp souvenirs available700 am-noon PANCAKE BREAKFAST Masonic Temple 209 Locust Street Sponsored by Masonic Lodge 56 Menu includes pancakes ham scrambled eggs biscuits amp sausage gravy sweet rolls fruit beverages $700 adults $350 children under 11800 am HOT AIR AFFAIR GEOCACHING See description under Friday February 6800-1130 am FARMERS MARKET EP Rock School Stop by the local farmersrsquo booths 800 am-800 pm MARKETPLACE AND CRAFT FAIR EP Rock School Craft and souvenir selection 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 groups1000 am UP UP amp AWAY 5K FUN RUNWALK Mt Zion Lutheran Church sponsored by Anytime Fitness-Hudson Thrivent Financial-Tracy Berglund Walgreens-Hudson and Mc Cabe Chiropractic amp Wellness Center Registration starting 9 am at church at 505 13th Street South Pre-register at wwwhudsonhotairaffaircom $18 pre-register by Feb 1 or $25 day of race Door prizes race shirt amp refreshments1000 am-4 pm OCTAGON HOUSE MUSEUM sponsored by Guinn Vinopal amp Zahradka LLP Accountants Guided tour view historic agricultural display and learn about early Hudson farming Admission $9 Adult $3 Student $2 Child and under 5 free 1000 am ldquoFIELD TO FLIGHT E-I-E-I-OOOrdquo SUPER SALE AND BUTTON INSTANT PRIZES at Hudson businesses See description under Friday February 61000 am ldquoIT ALL STARTS ON A FARMrdquo special events at Hudson restaurants and stores Learn about Grow Local Buy Local Eat Local - featuring locally raised or made foods beverages and products1000 am WARM UP STATION AND FUN AT SCHOOL sponsored by Liberty Tax Service Visit the EP Rock school cafeteria and grounds throughout the day for music dance performances martial arts demonstrations and special events Kids - come use the computers and learn about farms and farming Refreshments available to purchase1000 am GEOCACHING MEET amp GREET Come meet local geocachers and learn about the fun family adventure of geocaching Equipment will be shown and yoursquoll learn how to get coordinates and search for hidden treasures EP Rock School cafeteria1200-300 pm MINNESOTA KITE SOCIETY EP Rock school grounds sponsored by Xcel Energy Society members provide a kite ground display stunt kite demos fighter kites Kites for kids of all ages available for sale100 pm SMOOSH BOARD COMPETITION EP Rock school grounds Hot Air Affairrsquos wackiest winter sport with 4 people on the same smoosh boards Call 381-5020 for team registration $10 per team Prizes for best team in competition plus best ldquoField to Flight E-I-E-I-OOOrdquo costumes Smoosh boards available Coordinated by Catalyst Sports Medicine 100-300 pm CRAFTS FOR KIDS sponsored by Associated Bank at EP Rock School Marketplace Kids join the 4-H amp FFA groups in making soap box derby vegetable carshellip then race for prizes

300 pm BALLOON LAUNCH EP Rock school grounds Optional flight if morning flight launched Mass ascension if morning flight was canceled300-500 pm DAIRY OLYMPICS EP Rock school grounds Time to get serious about the farming theme and enjoy the Dairy Olympics event500-800 pm LIVE MUSIC Jambo Joe Bones at The Hangar Taproom American Sky Brewing Co 1510 Swasey Street630 pm HOT AIR BALLOON MOON GLOW OR FIELD OF FIRE EP Rock school grounds Hot air balloons light up the dark so bring your camera for this spectacular event In case of windy weather Moon Glow becomes a Field of Fire Presented by WESTconsin Credit Union630 pm BENEFIT BINGO FUNDRAISER FOR HUDSON BOOSTERS Hudson House Grand Hotel sponsored by Hudson Chevrolet GMC Enjoy a fun filled evening of bingo and raise money for youth sports programs in Hudson Cash bar700 pm LIVE MUSIC by Mark Keeting at Urban Olive and Vine 520 Second Street730-10 pm TASTE OF HOT AIR AFFAIR - FIELD TO FLIGHT EDITION Hudson House Grand Hotel sponsored by 45th Parallel Spirits and Villa Bellezza Winery Enjoy spirits wine and beer tastings along with appetizers decadent chocolates and artisan cheeses - all from the St Croix and Mississippi River Valley Admission 900 pm KARAOKE at Plaza LoungeHudson Bowling Center Plaza 941000 pm DANCE at Dickrsquos Bar amp Grill 111 Walnut Street

730 am BALLOON LAUNCH nearly 40 hot air balloons and special shapes in second mass ascension flight EP Rock school grounds Concessions amp souvenirs availableHOT AIR AFFAIR GEOCACHING See description under Friday February 61000 am ldquoFIELD TO FLIGHT E-I-E-I-OOOrdquo SUPER SALE AND BUTTON INSTANT PRIZES at Hudson businesses See description under Friday February 61000 am ldquoIT ALL STARTS ON A FARMrdquo special events at Hudson restaurants and stores Learn about Grow Local Buy Local Eat Local - featuring locally raised or made foods beverages and products200 pm PET COSTUME CONTEST sponsored by Angelrsquos Pet World Win gift certificates for dressing up your pet - $50 $25 and $15 for top costumes plus a bonus prize for best ldquoField to Flight E-I-E-I-OOOrdquo theme costume Angelrsquos Pet World 105 Second Street Hudson200-400 pm LAKE MALLALIEU KIDS ICE FISHING DERBY sponsored by First National Community Bank at the southwest bay of Lake Mallalieu ages 6 to 12 Presented by Hudson Rod Gun amp Archery Club and St Croix County Sportsmans Alliance

HUDSON POLICE EXPLORERS will assist with launch field logistics and accessOFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS Hudson Hot Affair Inc at 715-381-2050 or 888-247-2332 and Hudson House Grand Hotel at 715-386-2394 Hudson Hot Air Affair Inc a non-profit community all volunteer organization PO Box 744 Hudson WI 54016For more information visit our website wwwhudsonhotairaffaircom

Updated regularly including flight decisions February 7 and 8 Contact the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau at 715-386-8411 or 800-657-6775 for lodging informationvisit wwwDiscoverhudsonWicom or wwwsaintcroixrivercom

The School District of Hudson does not sponsor or endorse this event

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EVENTS

REMAXSponsor REMAX ResultsPilot Mike Sommer of Deer River MN

FireworksSponsored by Andersen Corporation

BubblesSponsor Hudson PhysiciansPilotOwner John Bullock of Genoa City WI

April LoveSponsor Zappa BrosPilotOwner Steve Johnson of Duluth MN

Moon Glow or Field of Fire Sponsored by WESTconsin Credit Union

All balloon events are weather and wind permitting The other events however are not as weather sensitive and will be held if possible

We asK Your cooperatioN at the ep rocK lauNchFielD

bull NO ALCOHOL bull NO SMOKING bull NO DOGS

Sponsored BalloonsEvents

Dont Miss This

Presents the

Gus T GuppySponsor Hudson House Grand Hotel Pilot Larry Konash of Burnsville MN

Freedom Flight VSponsor VVA Chapter 331 PilotOwner Luke Cesnik of St Cloud MN

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saturDaY FeBruarY 7

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Misc iNForMatioN

FriDaY FeBruarY 6

Airganic GardenSponsor Family Fresh Market ndash Hudson New Richmond River Falls amp FarmingtonPilotOwner Bennet Schwontkowski of Cary IL

Visit us online at wwwHudsonHotAirAffaircom

30 days UNLIMITED Karate classes for

$1995OR

10 OFF 1st month of PreschoolLimit 1 per family Not valid

with any other offers

Expires 2282015

10 offsingle bottle of wine

15 offcase of wine

10 off (4) 6-packs bottle beerwwwchiconesliquorcom

EXPIRES 5312015

24 pk - 5 liter bottles Super Chill

Purified Water

Limit 1 coupon per familyNot valid with any other offers

Expires 2282015

PLU 69

$269

1616 Crest View Drive bull Hudson WI

Stay the 1st Night at Regular Rate ndash

Get the 2nd Night

FREELimit 1 room per coupon Excludes Feb 6 amp 7 2015

Not valid for groups Expires 5312015

fREE MILKwith purchase of

$25 or more

FREE Half Gallon Our Family Milk

Whole 2 1 or SkimLimit 1 per family Coupon good thru

21415 PLU 8957

2015 Hudson Hot Air Affair

1049 Pearson DriveHudson WI

715-808-0078

$700 oFFmVp Haircut

Not valid with any other offer Coupon may not be bartered copied traded or sold

Valid only at Hudson location

Expiration Date 3715

Coupon Code Mens 2500 Boys 2501

Not valid in combination with any other discount or offer

Open Daily 11 am - 10 pm1550 Crestview Dr bull Hudson

715-386-7800Expires 5312015

2 Medium PizzasUp to 3 toppings

+ 8 Wings of Choice+ One 2-Liter of Pepsireg

$2300

SUS UltSpfst

$100

OFF

Hudson amp Roberts Locations

Any PurchaseNot valid on sale item or other offers

Limit 1 coupon per purchaseGood Through 2282015

BIG BALLOON SPECIAL $1699

OIL CHANGEUp to 5 quarts synthetic

blend 5w30 motor oil with standard filter tire rotation

and courtesy inspectionMost Vehicles No other discounts apply

Some restrictions may apply See store for details Expires 22815