For over two decades, when Bill Corbett says he’s about to “warm up the crowd”, the pyro world listens. This year, Sky Wars says thank you to the man behind the Fireball Dudes.
A longtime backyard fireworks enthusiast turned professional shooter, Donnie Toms returns to Sky Wars with the Kansas City Area Pyrotechnicians for the 2026 Championship of Champions. After winning the 2023 Sky Wars Pro Display competition with KCAP’s record-setting Taylor Swift-themed pyromusical, Donnie has continued building his experience on some of pyro’s biggest stages. This year, he and the KCAP Army are bringing a new show to Innsbrook.
Fourteen years into a pyro career that spans retail, wholesale, and plenty of displays, Chad Flanders has yet to compete as a pyro choreographer — until now. With limited available footage of his legendary post-demo pyromusicals, this Nebraska-based fireworks entrepreneur is the wild card of the 2026 Pro-Am field! Armed with a love of classic rock, a family crew, and a reputation for epic finales, Chad is ready to make his competition debut at Sky Wars 2026.
Meet Jacob Pierce from Parker, TX! Jacob’s rise as a pyrotechnician has been fast and largely self-taught since he turned 18. This Texas native is bringing a head full of cinematic music, a signature obsession with ground effects, and “more than zero” lifts to Sky Wars in September!
A decade into his pyro obsession, Nathan Dexter (Carmel, IN) is trading the family-and-friends backyard circuit for the biggest stage in American fireworks. With a perfectionist’s eye for choreography, a crew of close pyro friends at his side, and a signature stash of DIY single shots, Nathan is bringing his all to Sky Wars in September.
Sky Wars — the annual U.S. Invitational Fireworks Championship — is the largest pyrotechnic competition in the United States. Each year, top pyrotechnicians from across the country face off in an unforgettable 3-hour showcase of color, sound, precision, and “explosive combat.” Sky Wars is a globally recognized event that draws thousands of spectators for a night of world-class firework displays …
Children’s Festival Area 2pm-7pm on Saturday, September 27th at Sky Wars All children must be accompanied by an adult. Plush Pet Adoptions – Wags & Whiskers Clownin’ Around Balloon Twisting Temporary Tattoo Station Bounce House Jumbo Slide Wacky Fun Obstacle Course Pedal Tractors Corn Hole Kiddie Land (Ages 5 & Under) Bubble Party (2pm-6pm) Petting Zoo (4pm-6pm) – Meyer Mini …
Due to current conditions and incoming heavy rain this Friday and Saturday, Sky Wars has come to the difficult decision to cancel our 2024 event.
This father-son team loves fireworks and loves their country! Mike and Devon are more than honored to present the Sky Wars National Anthem this year on behalf of MOpyro. They promise to kick off our championship with a whole lotta red, white, and BOOM.
Joel’s obsession with fireworks sparked early on and may never be extinguished! He’s been designing and importing consumer products under his own brand for over a decade, and cannot wait to be on the field of dreams to take the Sky Wars audience on a journey into another dimension with his Unlimited show.
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