Join your fellow aeronauts at the BFA National Convention & Trade Show. The Convention is held every three years in different locations around the country.  This year it will be in Dayton, Ohio at the Dayton Convention Center.

The Convention takes place in conjunction with the Balloon Event Symposium that runs March 26-27, 2025. Consider it the Triple Crown of the Ballooning world, you don’t want to miss it.

The purpose of the Symposium, Convention and Trade Show is to promote safety through education, share experiences, and have some fun with fellow pilots, crews, manufacturers and businesses with the latest information and news about ballooning.

All Full Registrations include: all sessions, breakfast, lunch, breaks, and a Trade Show reception Friday evening.

The Saturday evening Banquet, including the Keynote Presentation & Game Show are an additional cost for all registrations.

From a single registration, to a family registration, to a pilot and crew registration, we have you covered.  There is plenty to see and do in Dayton for your family if they do not want to attend the classroom sessions with you. If your spouse or a friend wants to join you during social times you can purchase the Trade Show Reception and the Banquet options separately without having to purchase a full registration.

Reserve your hotel TODAY!
Marriott at the University of Dayton is providing us with a great rate of $155 per night.
Call (937) 223-1000 and mention the BFA National Convention to get our rate. 
Book a room at the Marriott at the University of Dayton
1414 S. Patterson Blvd
Dayton, OH 45409
(937) 223-1000
LAST DAY TO BOOK – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025