Witness Sky Wars
The U.S. Fireworks Championship
Held annually the 4th Saturday of September in Innsbrook, Missouri
Top Choreographers Compete in Explosive Combat
Artists present award-winning, chest-thumping, never-seen-anything-like-it pyrotechnic displays for all ages.
Sky Wars is the largest fireworks competition in the United States and a must-see experience! In a single night, up to 10 jaw-dropping shows come to life by invitation-only pyrotechnicians and their teams.
Pyros who present here are among the nation’s top fireworks display choreographers. As our attendees often say, “after you go once, you’re hooked.”
In addition to high-adrenaline fireworks displays, the audience will witness several large-scale firework shells, the likes of which are rarely seen launched at other public events. Our lineup also includes massive fireball sequences by the Fireball Dudes and a large-scale drone light show by Sky Elements Drones.
About the Competition
We provide the space and the crowd (over 10,000 attend annually) for experts to present their pyrotechnic magic.
Pyromusicals – professional fireworks tightly choreographed to music – are the highlight of our event. Only the best of the best get to present at Sky Wars!
All public shows in our lineup are shot on a single night. There are two pyrotechnic championship divisions, each with three competitors: the Pro-Am and the Pro competitions.
• 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 Artists & Champions
Meet the artists behind the incredible displays that give Sky Wars its name!