The second-annual Bloody Mary Walk in Hudson, Wis., on Saturday will serve as a fundraiser for the Hudson Hot Air Affair, a yearly hot air balloon rally and community festival.

The fundraising walk will feature Bloody Marys from eight Hudson restaurants and bars. Walkers can choose between North or South routes, as well as a morning flight at 11 a.m. or an afternoon flight at 2 p.m. Each route will take walkers to four locations.

The North Route includes Post American Eatery, Black Rooster Bistro, Bennett’s Chop & Railhouse and Pedro’s Pizza Lounge.

The South Route includes Dick’s Bar & Grill, Lucky Guys Distillery, Ziggy’s Bar & Restaurant and Hop & Barrel Brewing (Hop & Barrel will offer beer chasers and free samples of Nan’s Naughty and Nice Bloody Mary Mix).

Check-in starts at 10:30 a.m. for the morning flight and 1:30 p.m. for the afternoon flight at Grand Fête at 512 Second St. in downtown Hudson.

Tickets are available for $40 on Eventbrite. More information can be found at Hudson Hot Air Affair’s website: hudsonhotairaffair.com.

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