The U.S. Fireworks Championship
Held annually the 4th Saturday of September in Innsbrook, Missouri
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.
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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Check out the playlist below, or on our YouTube channel, of all past pyromusicals presented at Sky Wars.
Meet the artists behind the incredible displays that give Sky Wars its name!