Join us for the Midwest Fireworks Festival on September 10th - 13th, 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:
PRA Airport
12296 W 600 S, Mentone, IN 46539
Cost of admission
Members of the HPAA: Free!
Non members Saturday: $50
Non member partner Saturday $25
Non members 3-day: $70
Non member partner 3-day $35
Non member minor Saturday $5
Non member minor 3-day $10
Please note - prices do not include $10 cash cleanup deposit for adult members and non-members. Cleanup deposit will be split among volunteers who help cleanup the site on Sunday, September 13.
Camping fees
Camping runs Thursday night to Sunday morning. Price is per night. RV camping includes electric and water hookup. There is no dumping station available.
RV camping: $25/night
Tent camping: Free
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.
RKM Fireworks pre-ordering details:
We will be delivering pre-orders with all receiving Tier 3 pricing and free delivery. All pre-orders must be received by the end of the day on Monday, 9/7 (RKM is closed for Labor Day, but orders can still be submitted). We require a 50% deposit to secure your order.
Delivery to MFF will be on Friday 9/11. You must pick up your order that day, or make arrangements for someone else to pick it up. No orders will be picked up outside the event grounds.
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/.
Wisley Pyrotechnics details for preordering for MFF delivery:
* Offer details: 5% off list price for card, and 8% off list price for cash or check
* Deadline to order: September 6th at Midnight
* How to order / pick up: Place an order on our website, WisleyPyrotechnics.com. Put MFF 2026 in the PO
* Contact information: David Anglin 269-240-5332, or email David@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. To arrange pre-orders, Niel can be reached by e-mail at: saintcracker777@gmail.com
Great Lakes Mortar Racks
Great Lakes Mortars will be at MFF and is taking pre-orders.
Metal Mania 18 Shot 1.4PRO adjustable rack $175
Metal Mania Monster 18 shot 1.4PRO adjustable rack $275
The Slicer 1.4PRO slice cake rack $180
Case of 50 DR11 plugged and stapled $120
Great Lakes Mortar Racks
248-521-8189
Website
Use that link to check out their product line and place a preorder.
Pro Paper & Plastic
Pro Paper & Plastics will be offering their truly excellent building supplies and materials for both on table vending and delivery at MFF. Anthony Callari, owner of Pro Paper & Plastics asked me to post this:
You can preorder from my website above for delivery to MFF. Shipping will be included, but I ask that they put in the notes "For delivery to MFF". It will be 10% off for all MFF orders for our first time attending MFF. The shipping and discount will be applied & refunded upon pickup at MFF. The order will come back with me and ship out minus the discount if the person does not pick up their order at MFF. The cutoff date will be Tuesday, 9/08, at 10 pm Eastern time.
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 500g of flash for bottom shots and lampares. Metal guns are not allowed due to the no hole requirement by the PRA.
User manufactured items are subject to inspection by a safety officer.
Ground salutes shall not contain over 20g of report comp. Approximately 1” I.D tube x 2.5” long. Ground salutes must suspended off the ground.