Founded in 1985, the Balloon Association of Victoria (BAV) has grown to be one of the most active balloon clubs in the country. The group promotes the sport through attending high profile airshows and works closely with local governments and regional groups in organising balloon displays at regional events. Members regularly travel to interstate functions and internationally, competing at the World Championships in Austria in 2008 and will be competing and providing assistance in Hungary 2010. Balloons over Waikato, in New Zealand, has become another popular destination. Being amateurs, members do not take fare paying passengers.

Membership is open to any interested persons, male or female. BAV aims to foster a close and amiable environment with opportunities for new members to become crew and, if they so desire, pilots or balloon owners. For further information concerning BAV activities come along to one of our monthly meetings held on the second Thursday of the month, except usually during January, at the Parkview Hotel, corner of St Georges Road and Scotchmer Street, North Fitzroy. The meeting starts at 7pm in the upstairs Function Room, but get there around 6pm for dinner and drinks. Order downstairs and eat upstairs. Make yourself known, and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere.