2026 Wisconsin Fireworks Festival
Don't miss the 2026 Wisconsin Fireworks Festival - Ignite The Night
August 8th, 12th, & 14th
Presented by the Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI)
Three unique Pyro musical Fireworks Shows to choose - or attend all three!
These shows wont compare to your local municipal fireworks show(s). Folks travel from all across the country to see these expertly times highly choregraphed shows.
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 seasoned pro or just starting out, this event promises to ignite your love for fireworks!
Join us at all three spectacular public displays on Saturday (Opening) night, Wednesday (Competition value night) and Friday Grand Public Finale night or choose a single night show.
Looking for a place to stay? Check out these exclusive hotel deals!
IMPORTANT: Mention "2026 Pyrotechnics Guild International Room Block" when calling hotels to make reservations and get these rates.
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Little Chute
🚗 6 miles
$264*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Restaurant
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Appleton North
🚗 7.1 miles
$159*
Deadline: July 1
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Restaurant
Hilton Appleton Paper Valley Hotel
🚗 8.7 miles
$139*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Restaurant ✓ Pet-Friendly
Cambria Hotel Appleton
🚗 10 miles
$159*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Restaurant
Comfort Suites Appleton Airport
🚗 10 miles
$130*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Bar
DoubleTree by Hilton Neenah
🚗 13 miles
$154*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Restaurant
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Appleton Airport
🚗 13 miles
$150*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Pet-Friendly
Four Points by Sheraton Appleton
🚗 14.8 miles
$164*
Deadline: July 10
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Bar
Wingate by Wyndham Appleton Downtown
🚗 15 miles
$114*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Restaurant
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Appleton
🚗 15 miles
$119*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Laundry
Baymont by Wyndham Appleton
🚗 15.1 miles
$72*
Deadline: July 18
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Laundry
DoubleTree by Hilton Appleton
🚗 15.3 miles
$115*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Bar ✓ Restaurant
Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort
🚗 15.3 miles
$118*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Restaurant ✓ Pet-Friendly
Candlewood Suites Appleton
🚗 15.4 miles
$129*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Laundry ✓ Kitchenettes
Hampton Inn Appleton-Fox River Mall
🚗 15.5 miles
$124*
Deadline: July 18
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Appleton
🚗 15.5 miles
$149*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Appleton
🚗 16 miles
$125*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pet-Friendly
Holiday Inn Appleton
🚗 15.5 miles
$129*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Bar ✓ Restaurant
Wyndham Garden Appleton
🚗 15.5 miles
$125*
Deadline: July 8
✓ Breakfast ✓ Fitness ✓ Wi-Fi ✓ Pool ✓ Pet-Friendly
*tax not included
Why sponsor a PGI event?
Our Audience
Engage with an audience of up to 33,000 show attendees with thousands more reached by our PGI social media coverage. Our event is a regional highlight with a proven track record of massive public interest. Your logo on our posters, on our Television adds, on signage at the event? We will recognize and thank you to our audience.
Attach your brand to these expertly executed shows
Your sponsorship could include professional commercial announcements about your business, service or products to our nightly show attendees, brand awareness with sponsor banners, your logo will appear in our program booklet, our web page, forum and may even appear on event posters and in television and radio commercials! In many cases our social media team will flood the region with your sponsorship level announcement.
Your customers will be impressed that you supported such a breathtaking event in your area, reinforcing their choice to do business with you. and certain sponsorship opportunities may allow you to reward top clients and staff with VIP seating and backstage pass experience. Your sponsorship of our event will advertise your business and bolster your reputation with existing clients and will attract new customers.
Your business can connect with a massive diverse audience in a celebratory atmosphere.
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PPIB Insurance
We sponsored the ticket scanners for the events. What a great experience we had with PGI, we are obtaining exquisite visibility with our logo banner ad placement, program...- PPIB Insurance
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Traverse City Michigan CVB
Sponsoring with PGI was an incredible experience. Their team delivered on every promise and exceeded expectations in promoting the International Fireworks Championship. They...- Micky Graham
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Van Wall Equipment
My experience as a sponsor at the Boone, Iowa PGI national event was outstanding. The positive feedback from our customers and team was remarkable, and the event itself was...- Don Van Houweling
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Casey’s Stores
When PGI announced their drone show in our hometown of Boone, Iowa, we were eager to learn more. Exploring this innovative opportunity for our brand was thrilling, and their...- Katie Petru