About the WPA
Friends of the WPA
The sponsors, display companies, suppliers and fellow clubs who keep the WPA's events safe, affordable and spectacular. Please thank them, and shop with them.
Thank You
Our sponsors
The companies who sponsored Western WinterBlast® 2024–2026.
- Acme Discount Fireworks
- Pyro Spectaculars
- Great Lakes Mortar Racks
- Fireworks AmericaSince 2024
- SimpliFire LLCSince 2025
- Dominator FireworksSince 2024
- flying phoenix
- Juicy's
- Spirit of '76
- ‘76 Pro Line
- ACE Pyro
- Firelinx
- Holatron Systems LLC
- Jackalope Brand
- Juicy's, The Place with the Great Food
- Significant Achievement
- PGI (Pyrotechnics Guild International)
- BlackRockFX
- Dex
- Hauter Fireworks
- Pyroland Fireworks
- Skylighter
Sponsor Western WinterBlast
Your logo and link on our website, a free ad in the program, shout-outs during the evening displays, Facebook recognition, and up to 20 registrations. Levels from $1,500, and a $50 personal sponsorship.
Display and Industry Partners
The display companies and pyro businesses who stand behind the WPA and its events.
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Fireworks AmericaSan Diego's display company, behind the largest West Coast fireworks production ever: Saturday night at Super Bowl XXXVII.fireworksamerica.com
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Pyro SpectacularsOne of the largest display companies in the world. Interested in getting licensed? They may be able to help.pyrospectaculars.com
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J&M DisplaysA full-service pyro, theatrical and special effects company working across the U.S., with help getting your pyro license and CDL.jandmdisplays.com
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Premier PyrotechnicsOut of Richland, Missouri: superb multimedia displays, fantastic product and devoted support of the WPA.premierpyrotechnics.com
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Fireworks FXSpecial effects supplies and services, plus pyrotechnic novelties (glow sticks by the case).fireworksfx.com
Suppliers
Where members buy product, chemicals and gear, many of them regulars at WPA events.
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Flying PhoenixThe main Class C and Class B supplier for DO-IT.flyingphoenixfireworks.com
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Acme Discount FireworksDisplay fireworks and pyro supplies, and a regular supporter and supplier of WPA events.acmefireworks.com
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PyromateTop-quality firing systems, and a big supporter of the WPA.pyromate.com
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J&R ProductionsA huge supporter of the WPA and the official communications provider for WPA events.jandrprods.com
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Spirit of '76One of the country's premier wholesale fireworks dealers, delivering great displays since 1987.76fireworks.com
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Pyro SuppliesHigh-quality and hard-to-find pyrotechnic supplies.pyrosupplies.com
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Firefox EnterprisesChemicals and pyrotechnic supplies, shipping from Pocatello, Idaho.firefox-fx.com
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Wolverine FireworksA direct importer of 1.3G and 1.4G, with a wide range of Chinese, Japanese and domestic display shells.wolverinefireworks.com
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Hummel CrotonA large distributor of pyrotechnic chemicals, best for bulk orders.hummelcroton.com
Fellow Clubs
Other pyrotechnic organizations. Many of their members are WPA members too.
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Pyrotechnics Guild InternationalThe PGI: the mother of all pyrotechnic clubs.pgi.org
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Rocky Mountain Pyrotechnics GuildBased in Colorado; many members are active at WPA events.rmpg.org
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Pyrotechnic Artists of TexasA nonprofit club of fireworks lovers of every kind, formed in 1997.fireants.org
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Michigan Pyrotechnic Arts GuildA number of its members are WPA members who come to Western WinterBlast.mpag.org
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Wisconsin Pyrotechnic Arts GuildThree or four shoots a year in Wisconsin.wpag.us
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Western New York Pyrotechnic AssociationFamily shoots, monthly meetings with speakers and workshops, and a handy chemical incompatibility list.wnypa.org
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Crackerjacks Fireworks ClubFor Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, with a beautiful photo gallery.crackerjacks.org
Learning Resources
Places to read, watch and learn more about the craft.
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Pyrotechnic InnovationsThe best fireworks training site we know: watch the videos before you crew on a professional display.pyroinnovations.com
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Journal of PyrotechnicsFrom Ken and Bonnie Kosanke, with expert pyrotechnic literature.jpyro.com
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FireworksLandPyro books, novelties and useful pyro information.fireworksland.com
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Tom Dimock's Pyro PageOne of the most complete pyro link pages, each link described.pyropage.com
