Friday Night Grand Public Display- at the 2026 PGI Wisconsin Fireworks Festival - Ignite The Night

Friday  August 14th The Grand Public Display 

Friday night is sure to impress you with unique and different displays you missed if you didn’t buy tickets earlier in the week!  You will witness elaborate shells shot on Friday in our Builders Showcase.  PGI member made shells feature spectacular sky effects, color changes, and circular motion reports that you will not see anywhere else!  The  program will include an opening national anthem by Tyler Jenkins, who has been recognized for designing patriotic and intricate shows.  A show by Derrick Miller of MUM Pyrotechnics featuring PGI member made products (made on site) a display by Midwest Fireworks, and a Finale by the Wisley Pyrotechnics Inc. family, of WPI.

The night will start with A 21 gun air salute to fallen PGI members, the Green Man passing of the torch, a one million piece enormous fire cracker burn, The PGI All Stars / Builders Showcase (largest) member made shells,  fire balls, ground effects and sponsor drones.  This will be a great show, not to miss!   Buy this show and you”ll get a multi show discount code in your confirmation email to buy the opening night show at a discount. 

A look at our 2025 drone show segment.

Free parking is for 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

Learn all about the other shows, the event and the venue from the Ignition Point Podcast!

Watch Insiders pod cast on You Tube

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 new show attendee or a follower of our events,  this event promises to ignite your love for fireworks!

Join us for all three*  spectacular public displays on Saturday (Opening) night, Wednesday (Competition value night) and Friday Grand Public Finale night. (*you must buy each night separately)  Buy early because discounts may expire as we expect sold out shows. 

Note about multi show discounts!  After you buy any one show  night you will receive a discount code in your confirmation email that may be used  for the opener or finale night show (discount codes will expire so use the code as soon as you get it)  

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

Click here to go to our BOX OFFICE and learn about all our other shows.   

Traveling from out of state? Need a Hotel? Take advantage of our PGI HOTEL rates  Discount hotels -click here

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.

Thank you to our sponsors