Complete highlights of the Hudson Hot Air Affair from Day 1 at the torch parade, to Day 2 with the kites, smoosh board competition and Moon Glow, to Day 3 when we launch into the air. Pilot John Trione from Lake Geneva Balloon Co. takes us into the air on the last day for some beautiful aerial footage. The first 3 video’s ,in the player above, are also available at YouTube in High Definition. Check these links and click the "watch in HD" option below them…. Day 1 Torches – Day 2 Kites to Moon Glow – Day 3 Launch. Please tolerate the brief ads between video’s… I sponsor myself on many of these trips, so the pennies afford me bubble gum. View above in larger player.

Watch the video in High Definition at YouTube. Be sure to select "Watch in HD" option below video.

The player above has 3 video’s. Step forward and back using player control. Video’s include highlights from the 2008, 07, and 06 Hudson Wisconsin Hot Air Affair. It’s a winter festival of hot air balloons, ice sculptures, torch parade, kettle popcorn, and even kites. 2008 highlights the Freedom Flight balloon, which includes an interview with pilot Luke Cesnik, plus smoosh boarding, kite flying, to finishing with the torch Moon Glow. 2007 has an interview with the ice sculpture Chris Swarbrick of Ice Occasions, me freezing, and the torch parade. 2006 has a mix of events. Hopefully the weather will coorperate and we’ll get lucky this year to include aerial views. Video’s include Creative Commons music by Klaus Neumaier from ccMixter. Accoustic Guitar Changes 6 and Changes 5.