Western Pyrotechnic Association
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Join the people who make the show.

Members attend Western WinterBlast® and DO-IT, shoot on the line, learn in hands-on workshops, and watch every Pyro Tech Talk. Your year starts the day you join.

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One year of fireworks, friends and learning

Regular

$149per year

For individual pyrotechnic enthusiasts and hobbyists who want to connect with the community and its resources.

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Spouse

$129per year

Pyrotechnics is often a family affair. A reduced rate for the spouse or life partner of a member.

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Student

$129per year

For students pursuing pyrotechnics: discounted dues, mentorship and educational resources.

Students pursuing pyrotechnics; proof of enrollment and age requirements apply.

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Gold

$299per year

Everything Regular includes, plus extra support for the club. Gold members are recognized on the site.

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Lifetime

$2,235once

Membership for life, for long-time members who've given years to the club.

Current members age 55 and older with at least 10 consecutive years of membership.

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Prices are in US dollars. Spouse membership goes with a member's. Prefer paper? A printable application is available; paper applications have a $20 processing fee.

How to Join

Apply, then we'll welcome you

Every new member applies first and meets one of these:

  • An actively licensed pyrotechnic operator
  • A member in good standing of another pyrotechnic organization
  • References from two current WPA members
  • A letter about your interest in pyrotechnics

What Members Get

More than a card in your wallet

  • Registration for Western WinterBlast and DO-IT
  • Class C and B shooting at events (with safety training)
  • Manufacturing workshops and seminars
  • The full Pyro Tech Talks library
  • A friendly community that's been at it since 1989
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Also Available · For Members Who Build

Add WAPM to your WPA membership

WAPM is Western Amateur Pyrotechnic Manufacturers, the WPA's 501(c)(3) arm for members who build. It is a separate membership that goes with your WPA membership, a year at a time: every WAPM member is a WPA member, but not every WPA member is in WAPM. Gifts to WAPM are tax deductible and support fireworks education.

  • Standard $25 per year
  • Gold $50 per year

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