Wednesday Night- Competition - 2026 PGI Wisconsin Fireworks Festival - Ignite The Night

WHAT TO EXPECT WEDNESDAY NIGHT?

Wednesday  Aug 14th - Get to see the shows only the PGI members usually get to see.   Feedback from our audiences told us that you wanted access to more Pyro shows during the week to choose from.   On Wednesday,  you can attend a night of competition  shows that are usually private to PGI members only.    We have opened Wednesday night to the public so now you can see more pyro in this mid-week escape.   Wednesday night will be our most family value priced show!

Wednesday is Competition night!  Join us for a unique experience where our artists produce multiple competitive fireworks shows.

BATTLE IN THE SKY! Artists (teams) applied to the PGI with a show plan, crew, and Finale 3D design.  Each accepted  teams’ designs was allowed to select and be provided the same value product from Ace Pyro. Teams will be provided equipment and a STAR FIRE firing system to use.   Any one of theses three shows could win and are worth the price of admission!  Competitor names are:

Cory Wedemeier working with/for G&M Fireworks, with a display titled:The Living Torch Of Liberty.

Andrew Moorhead, From North East Ohio Pyro Group (NEOP) with a show titled: Weighted to Weightless

Gabe Herndon from Innovative Pyrotechnic Concepts, (IPC) with a show titled: The Storm That Carried Us Home. https://www.ipcdisplays.com/

        BATTLE IN THE SKY IS SPONSORED BY:

Anything can happen on Wednesday night!  This Value priced night  includes some behind the scenes aspects you won’t get on other shows. 

 Wednesday is a less formal night, less expensive, and will include a special presentation show made by our Junior Pyro Association (JPA).  The JPA is an adult supervised group of young fireworks enthusiasts who design, select product, and choreograph an entire show segment to music. 
The JPA show alone is worth the price of the ticket, but you will see much more!

 So many surprises await you on Wednesday night, you’ll be asking yourself, was that supposed to to happen?
  A segment  from the JPA Finale below:

 Many of Wednesday night  shows will be choreographed displays to music. 

Battle In The Sky Competitors will fight it out to win the best show of the night for bragging rights and a prize pot . 

 A special short display memorial for a fallen PGI member will be included.  

But wait!  There’s more!  after all the competition shows, the JPA show, the memorial short,  In addition,  you will be able to stay and watch unique individual  shot shells built by members; shot announced and scored by the PGI judging panel.  Wednesday night will be jam-packed with a variety of displays.

A SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER FOR GROUPS TEAMS, AND CHARITY FUNDRAISERS.

Only on Wednesday night, we are offering a BULK 50 pack of deeply discounted tickets.  Created to allow sports teams, church groups, Elks, Lions, Rotary, to attend at very inexpensive rates.  You can buy a 50 pack for friends, give them to your employees, or resell at list price as a fundraiser for your team, church, or charity.  Buyers will get 50 individual QR code tickets to distribute. Minimum order is 50, with no refunds on unsold tickets.  If you buy more than one  50 pack we will provide you posters to help you  resell  tickets. 

Watch the Insiders IGNITION POINT pod cast on You Tube  To learn all about the shows, the venue, and discounts.

Click to watch! The biggest bang for your buck!

ABOUT PARKING.   Parking is for show ticket holders only!  You will not be allowed to free park without buying show tickets upon entry, so please buy tickets in advance!  Reserved parking must be purchased WITH a show ticket in advance parking for ticket holders only!  

You can join us at all three shows*  Our spectacular public displays on Saturday (Opening) night, and Friday Grand Public Finale night. (*you must buy each night separately)   When you purchase a show and complete your transaction you will receive a discount code in your confirmation email that may be used for another show.  Note: multi show  and early discounts are not offered on BULK 50  charity discount packs.

Come join us at the Wisconsin International Raceway (WIR) for the most explosive event of the year! The 2026 PGI is where fireworks enthusiasts from around the world gather to showcase their skills and passion for pyrotechnics. Get ready for jaw-dropping displays choreographed and scripted to tenths of a second, featuring member-made exhibition shells. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event promises to ignite your love for fireworks!   

PLEASE CHOOSE SHOW TICKETS CAREFULLY, ALL SALES ARE FINAL! NO REFUNDS/NO EXCHANGES!

Click here to go to our box office and learn about our other show nights. 

DISCOUNT HOTELS: Coming from far away?  Need hotel? Take advantage of our Discount PGI Hotel Rates

You can become a show sponsor.  Explore our Sponsorship event page Sponsorships event page (descriptions) to learn about the benefits or use this link to Download the 2026 sponsorships menu.