Join us for the Midwest Fireworks Festival on September 10th - 12th, at the Mentone Indiana Airport-C92. This is an amazing opportunity for firework enthusiasts and their families alike to enjoy the vibrant hobby of pyrotechnics. With on-site manufacturing, open shooting, vending, there is something for every kind of pyro to enjoy.
For those looking to extend their festival experience, camping will be available, making it easy to stay close to the action and enjoy all that the festival has to offer.
Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable weekend filled with fun, camaraderie, and spectacular sights at the Midwest Fireworks Festival. We look forward to lighting up the night sky with you!
This is a work in progress and this page will be updated as time goes on.
Address: 12296 W 600 S, Mentone, IN 46539
Cost of admission
Members of the HPAA: Free!
Non members Saturday: $40
Non member partner Saturday $20
Non members 3-day: $70
Non member partner 3-day $35
Non member minor Saturday $5
Non member minor 3-day $10
Camping fees
Camping runs Thursday night to Sunday morning. Price is per night. There is no dumping station available.
Primitive camping $25
Electric camping $50
Activities and events
Open shooting
An absolute must have at every firework event. Bring fireworks in, Purchase them from our vendors, or build them on-site and light them. Being in the club means you get to light them as well, not just watch them.
On-site manufacturing
Are you a skilled builder looking for a convenient place to build at? MFF is the perfect place to do that. You can build and shoot on-site at a safe location with many other experienced builders to work with.
Club Auction/raffles
Bid on or buy tickets for a chance at some awesome donations from our sponsors. Great deals are to be had and all proceeds go to help fund the MFF.
50/50 raffle
A HPAA classic. $5 gets you a ticket and each ticket is a chance to win the pot. The pot will be split between the winner and the club.
Member built showcase
During the member built showcase we take a moment to admire fireworks that have been built by our members. Fireworks will be shot exhibition style with a description announced before every launch.
Schedule
Vendors
RKM Fireworks
RKM Fireworks out of Edwardsburg Michigan will be vending on-site and delivering pre orders for the MFF. They generously offer club members a discounted price on 1.4g fireworks and are well known for their selection of proline and 1.3g fireworks. To browse their selection and to set up your club member pricing create an account at their website www.rkmfireworks.net and send them proof of membership.
Wisley Pyrotechnics
Wisley Pyrotechnics, a new sponsor of the club from Bedford Indiana Will be vending on-site and delivering pre orders for MFF. Wisley offers an attractive selection of 1.4g consumer, pro-line, and 1.3g fireworks for sale. To browse their selection of fireworks give their website a look at https://www.wisleypyrotechnics.com/.
Pyro Saint
Niel Loll The pyro saint will be delivering preorders to MFF and vending on-site an assortment of his specialty 1.4g fireworks that gives you that special “I know a guy” feeling.
Berkey Built
Berkey Built will be delivering pre-orders of their pro-line and consumer firework racks. Give them a look at www.BerkeyBuilt.com. Use the contact us page to request membership pricing and to place orders.
Rules and guidlines
Device limits
Rockets are limited to 3 LBS (1” I.D) with an appropriate sized color header. All salutes rockets are limited to 100g max report comp.
Shells are limited to 12” color or 3” salutes with a 100g max of report comp during open shooting. Items made for the Member Built showcase may contain up to 450g of flash for bottom shots and lampares. Metal guns are not allowed due to the no hole requirement by the PRA.
Ground salutes shall not contain over 20g of report comp. Approximately 1” I.D tube x 2.5” long.