Witness Sky Wars

The U.S. Fireworks Championship

Held annually the 4th Saturday of September in Innsbrook, Missouri

Top Choreographers Compete with Award-Winning Pyromusicals

Sky Wars is the nation’s largest fireworks competition. The multi-hour event features up to 10 shows by invitation-only pyrotechnicians who are among the nation’s top fireworks display choreographers.

Audience members will also witness several large-scale firework shells, the likes of which are rarely seen launched at other public events. The display lineup features more than just fireworks: massive, record-setting fireballs and a large-scale drone show make Sky Wars a must-see experience for all ages.

About the Competition

We provide the space (a 850 ft x 1200 ft field)and the crowd (over 10,000 attend annually) for experts to present their pyrotechnic magic.

At Sky Wars, we shoot all the shows on a single night. There are two divisions each with three competitors, the “Pro-Am” and the “Pro” division. 

• Pro-Am shows are limited to 6-8 minutes and must contain only 1.4g, Pro-line and Articles Pyrotechnic. 
• Pro shows are 10-15 minutes, and may contain any 1.3g up to 16″, 1.4g, Articles Pyrotechnic, fireballs, flame machines you name it!

The competition is judged by 5 experienced judges. Each piece will be judged on the following categories:

• Pyromusical Concept
• Synchronization
• Soundtrack
• Technical Design
• Execution

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Display Gallery

Check out the playlist below, or on our YouTube channel, of all past pyromusicals presented at Sky Wars.

Past Display Artists & Champions

Meet the artists behind the incredible displays that give Sky Wars its name!