r/fireworks

This was just a very basic show on a small budget. Lighting these off one by one with a torch but trying to keep the momentum was fun as shit. Had a few breaks in the action (no pun intended) when I realized I had a couple cakes too close together to get the next lit. But I've got a plan to avoid that if I'm able to do this again next year.

The plan walking into the firework store was just more bang for the buck, and the neighbors on the block over that were hooting gave me the confirmation that maybe I was doing something kinda cool. Zero complaints. Actually had that hooting neighbor from a block over come find me while I was hosing down the cakes just to say it was a great show from his view.

Cleaned up the neighbors yards the next day and the only casualty was my kids' swimming pool. Unfortunately got a small hole somewhere and doesn't hold air the way it used to. Lesson learned, will cover with tarp next time.

We do a show fireworks show every year. Still got a few kinks to work out but all in all it was awesome! Let me know your suggestions to make it even better.

Make sure you have your sound on!

Hi all, looking to get a head start for next 4th of July. Have been going to a friend’s camp and we light them off every year for about 10+ years now. His dad always buys but I want to start chipping in and bringing some. When is the best time to start buying? E.g. now, end of summer clearance, black friday, beginning of the new year, etc?

Also, TNT fireworks in Hinsdale, New Hampshire is the closest to where I live. Is that place good? Or should I look at other places in the state?

Hey y’all! I’m looking into becoming a wholesale fireworks dealer in the IN/OH/KY area and would love to hear from people who are actually in the business.

A little background: I grew up around fireworks and my uncle used to sell them before he passed away 10+ years ago. I’m currently a Type 54 licensee and have been doing my local community show for the last 6 years my largest show so far has been around $9k.

I’ve been doing a lot of reading and digging into the wholesale/distribution side of the industry, but I’d really like to hear from people who have actually done it especially current distributors or people who have started their own wholesale operation.

I’m primarily interested in focusing on the 1.4G Pro market, although I’d eventually like to expand the product selection. My goal would be to sell B2C and with growth be a B2B seller, without having a traditional storefront. The idea would be more of a container-based operation similar to how 1.3g wholesalers operate.

One of the biggest questions I’m trying to figure out is whether it makes more sense to:

Import my own containers
The margins seem attractive, but obviously there’s a lot more involved with importing, logistics, minimum orders, etc.

Source from existing U.S. distributors
Less logistical hassle and potentially access to a much larger number of SKUs, but obviously with less margin.

For those of you who wholesale/distribute fireworks:

• What did you wish you knew before getting started?
• How difficult is it to build enough volume to make importing your own containers worthwhile?
• If you started over, would you import yourself or buy from domestic distributors?
• Are there any distributors/importers you would recommend talking to?

I’m not looking for anyone to hand over their secret sauce — just trying to learn from people who have already gone down this road.

Thanks!

Terrible location and layout.
Class C Vending smaller than years past.
Several vendors had product “already pre sold out” before they ever officially opened the tents to paying attendees
Difficult parking
Membership area for the shows overflowing with chairs/held spots. Overflowed into the front of the general public areas.
Overflowing dumpsters
Generator issues
Limited / Out of service showers
Rinse and repeat classes/sessions
$100 for membership + an additional $320-$400 to actually attend the convention…. NOT WORTH IT
Left early. Clear money grab. Won’t ever attend again.

hello yall i’m looking for a spot in middle Tennessee i can light off fireworks got a good bit i would like to set off

I have rakieo, winda and brothers but am just curious if there is a work around to get happy family products on here as well? I appreciate any help or feedback!!

Hi, I am new to this subreddit, but I was wondering is there any good books y'all would recommend to read on or any websites or videos or any form of content that y'all believe is a good start for firework chemistry and engineering. I would be the most appreciative of what y'all recommend, and I hope this journey into this community is a good one, and I hope y'all have a good day or night

i recently purchased a truck and was wanting to go to rocket fireworks (4hr drive) to stock up on master products , but im seeing they dont sell them anymore is warrenton the next best option or should i stick to pryolandia (1 hour)

Looking for recommendations for the best non ol cakes