PGI Fireworks Expo at Brainerd International Raceway BIR

Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) Comes to Brainerd for Weeklong Convention

Brainerd International Raceway is set to host the first ever PGI Fireworks Expo in the Brainerd Lakes Area. The weeklong events will run from August 3-10, 2024, and be open to the public for once in a lifetime fireworks displays on these dates:

Sunday, August 4, 2024 – Opening night will start off with fireworks displayed to the National Anthem by Northern Lighters Pyrotechnics Club, from right here in Minnesota. Followed by 3 pyro musicals, one by Pyroland and two by RKM that will feature pyrotechnic devices and drones. You will also see some of the competition of individual shells as we start this exciting week. You will want to witness PGI kick off their event!

$35 - VIP ticket with parking, dedicated bathrooms and dedicated viewing area
$20 - General Admission Ages 16+
$15 - General Admission Ages 2-15
$10 - Parking per vehicle

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 – The mid-week show will begin with the National Anthem display followed by a pyro musical presented by our Junior Pyrotechnics Association (JPA), the kids of the organization. Up next with a pyro musical is North Star. The Old Stars will then light up the sky with an old-fashioned hand-fired show with shells all made in Minnesota. The evening’s finale will be by Big Sky Pyrotechnics. It will be quite a sight!

$30 - VIP ticket with parking, dedicated bathrooms and dedicated viewing area
$15 - General Admission Ages 16+
$10 - General Admission Ages 2-15
$10 - Parking per vehicle

Friday, August 9, 2024 – The Grand Finale will be an amazing evening. Dominator Fireworks start the evening off with the National anthem. Then the Best of the Best will shoot their shells, most likely made throughout the convention, in the Builders Showcase Display. Mum Pyro will feature a pyro musical showing off all the products made by PGI members during their weeklong class. It’s a real Made in America event. We are told there are also a few other surprises in store, a 24-inch shell made by a Guinness World Record holder, as well as builders all the way from Malta sharing their Maltese style shells built during their trip to Minnesota. This exciting evening will be capped off with a combination pyrotechnics & drone pyro musical presented by Spirit of 76 and Verge Aero. This will be an evening you do NOT want to miss!!

$40 - VIP ticket with parking, dedicated bathrooms and dedicated viewing area
$25 - General Admission Ages 16+
$20 - General Admission Ages 2-15
$10 - Parking per vehicle

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While the PGI Expo is new to Brainerd, the Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI) hold this event annually in different locations and has been gathering to create fireworks since 1969! The mission of the PGI is to share their love of fireworks with other enthusiasts while promoting safety and developing new skills. Learn More About the PGI.