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Experience the Spirit of the St. Croix for yourself! Set on the banks of the St. Croix River, Hudson invites you to enjoy the amenities of a quaint river town, built on rich history, and is often thought of as the Western Gateway to Wisconsin. Among the fastest growing areas in the state, Hudson has managed to grow and develop while maintaining its historic charm and panoramic beauty.
The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is located just one block away from the beautiful St. Croix River. We offer our resources to help visitors find local restaurants, retail, lodging and other area businesses. Planning a trip? Our site has numerous ideas for local activities such as boating, golfing, biking and so much more — explore!
Don't miss these upcoming events:
Discover Pinta and The Nina
August 6-15
On Friday August 6th, the 'Pinta' and the 'Nina' will open in Hudson. The ships will be docked at the Hudson Docks, 90 Walnut St.,until their departure early Monday morning August 16th. Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced 'sailing museum' for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the 'caravel', a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world. While in port, the general public is invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour. Admission charges are $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors, and $5.00 for students. Children 4 and under are Free. The ships are open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No reservations necessary.
North Hudson Pepper Festival
August 20-22
The annual North Hudson Pepper Festival is Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Pepper Fest Park near the North Hudson Village Hall. 2010-08-20 Highlights of the fest include: grand parade, Saturday, queen coronation, Royalty spaghetti eating contest, championship spaghetti eating contest, hot pepper eating contest, one-mile, 5K and 10K runs, pepper cooking contest. Other events include bingo, softball and other contests. Dancing each night with feature bands. Admission required.
Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival
September 25-26
Over 75 juried artists will gather in Hudson's Lakefront Park for this two day event. The Phipps Center for the Arts has a long history of bringing local and regional artists together to celebrate the uniqueness and the economic value of the arts in the St. Croix River Valley. The Artist Village will be open both days of the event, hosting some of the top artists showcasing their products. Artist applications are still be accepted. Please review the registration form below. There will also be food vendors and a business marketplace; if you are interested in one of these booths, please review the application below.
For complete details on these events or for information on other upcoming events for the Hudson area please visit the Events Calendar.
2010 Art Show Application.pdf
Food Vendor or Business Marketplace booth.pdf
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