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Summer 2024 Fireworks Sales: 4 Tips to Boost Your Revenue

Summer 2024 Fireworks Sales: 4 Tips to Boost Your Revenue

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, the experts at Spirit of ’76 wanted to share a few tips on surefire ways that fireworks retailers can use to promote bigger sales at your tent, stand, or store this season.

#1 – Offer Pre-Designed Display Kits

Some folks would love to have a backyard show, but are unsure where to start. Save your customers time and hassle by offering pre-choreographed display kits.

At our seasonal tent and in our retail store in mid-Missouri, we’ve had tremendous success offering display kits that include the IGNITE firing system. The system makes set-up and launch a breeze, and there’s a good chance the customer will return to stock up on even more pyro to continue using it.

Kits can range from simple 6-cue shows to grand 5-minute or 10-minute displays! We recommend a variety of at least three differently priced offerings, and be sure to have plenty of your show kits at the lowest price point in stock. (At our mid-Missouri retail location, we start our show kits at $159.99.)

#2 – Sell Smartphone-Driven Firing Systems

Not only do entry-level electronic firing systems make it easier than ever for anyone to safely enjoy fireworks, they encourage more purchases, too!

Introducing your customers to the IGNITE firing system is a fantastic way to promote user safety among families and backyard enthusiasts while encouraging bigger budgets and repeat visits at the same time. Once they see how easy it is to set up and launch pyro with the push of a button, they’ll come back for more to fill up those empty cues!

IGNITE is available in 36-cue, 18-cue, and 6-cue modules. The 6-cue IGNITE Lite systems (a 76 exclusive!) are also available in a retail display bundle and are especially enticing for first-time users.

#3 – Use Price Tags with Video QR Codes

Did you know that you can download printable price tags directly from your Spirit of 76 account?

Here’s how to download printable price tags: After you’ve placed an order with us, head over to your Orders page under My Account. Here you’ll find downloadable files for price tags in 2-on-a-page and 4-on-a-page layouts. (You can download your barcodes from here, too, for ease in updating your POS system!) 

Each price tag includes the product image, a video QR code, a short description, and space to write your price.

#4 – Offer Unique Brands and Pass Along Your Savings

We’ve revamped our wholesale pricing structure and expanded our product lineup for 2024 so you can keep your pricing competitive while offering items unique to your market.

Stay a step ahead of local competition by offering exclusive brands like ‘76 Show Series, Tako Pyrotechnics, and Sky Bacon, and take advantage of the improved wholesale pricing at Spirit of ‘76 this season.

Be sure to talk with your sales representative to ensure your account is set up with the best pricing for your budget!

In Other Fireworks News:

2024 Staff Picks: Top 10 Tako Fireworks

From snappers and fountains to artillery shells and 500-gram bangers, our staff has identified these as the best and brightest items from Tako Pyrotechnics for the 2024 season!

2024 Staff Picks: Top 10 Tako Fireworks

2024 Staff Picks: Top 10 Fireworks from Tako Pyrotechnics

Let’s Tako ’bout some great fireworks.

From snappers and fountains to artillery shells and 500-gram bangers, our staff has identified these as the best and brightest items from Tako Pyrotechnics for the 2024 season!

#10 – SN122 Seismic Snaps – Adult Snappers

These adult snappers pack a serious POP! They come in blister packaging for extra safety and reliability. An instant staple for summer fun.

#9 – FN163 Suppressor – Handheld Fountain

Stick ‘em up! Handheld toy gun fountains that emit flames and sparks for over a minute. A great day-or-night item for kids.

#8 – FN177 Revenge of the Houseplant – Fountain

Our favorite new fountain this year! The trendy cactus wrap is eye-catching and features both English and Spanish on the label. Inside is over a minute of prickly silver, gold, and green effects. It’s Safe & Sane, too!

#7 – MS161 Firing On All Cylinders (8 Shots)

It’s not easy to find a 200 Gram with this much firing power! Giant breaks and unique packaging made this a no-brainer for our Top 10 Tako list. Brand new for 2024.

#6 – MX175 Epic Trilogy – Assorted Cakes

Phenomenal price point and performance variety in this 350 Gram cake assortment! Each case contains two of Epic Journey (20 shots), Epic Battle (16 shots), and Epic Victory (20 shots). Watch the video and pick your favorite.

#5 – RC123 Super Gatling Blaster (668 Shots)

Bring on the CRACKLE with 668 loud shots of crackling tail to crackling reports. Fantastic by itself, but just imagine the pizazz two or more of these Roman Candles could bring to any show!

#4 – RL131 5″ Plutonium Shells

These shells are nuclear! Each 5″ monster artillery shell deflagrates into an amazing display with gold, silver, or red radioactive remains.

#3 – TB128 2” Titanium Willows (9 Shots)

A NOAB with one of the all-time best fireworks effects: Nishiki-style willows highlighted by neon dahlias. These 2” ball shells are every bit as impressive as 3” versions, and with a great price point (comes 4 to a case).

#2 – GM193 Opulence (30 Shots)

Patriotic and golden! Brocade tails lead up to stunning brocade breaks, deep red lace, and rich blue pistil. Ends in a rich display of willow and brocade.

#1 – GM196 Suppressing Fire (162 shots)

The ultimate zipper cake! Zig-zagging reports, giant aerial breaks, whistling strobe chasers, and a titanium willow finale make Suppressing Fire a war zone of sight and sound.

2024 Staff Picks: Top 10 Multi Shot Cakes from Sky Bacon Fireworks

2024 Staff Picks: Top 10 Multi Shot Cakes from Sky Bacon Fireworks

Our 2024 staff favorite cakes from Sky Bacon are in! Check out these hog-tastic items guaranteed to sizzle like bacon this 4th of July.

#10 – GM165 Hog Smash (28 shots)

Smash the neighbors with the best colors and loudest breaks on the block! This cake is amazing from start to finish, wrapped in an eye-catching label. Packed 4/1.

#9 – GM101 Porkinator (12 shots)

One of the first Sky Bacon items ever made! Porkinator fires loud single, double, and triple-shot volleys. The fantastic price point and packaging on this cake along with a superior performance earned its way into our favorites list.

#8 – MX165 Ultimate Celebration (37 shots)

Talk about show-in-a-box AND an incredible bang for your buck. With 37 shots of vibrant breaks, this cake has it all: Mines, comets, palms, glitter, dahlia, and a booming finale of brocade and crackle.

#7 – MX176 Nishiki Forest (9 shots)

It’s not everyday you find a hard-hitting 9-shot cake at such an incredible value! Not only are the Nishiki breaks on point, they’re paired with gorgeous red glitter or blue pearls.

#6 – GM106 Mt. Rushmore (Assorted – 9 shots)

Since the Mt Rushmore monument display was canceled again this year, let’s express their freedom to shoot fireworks in our own backyards. Americans across the US can honor our country and Founding Fathers with these monumental cakes. They look amazing in the sky!

#5 – GM181 Hawgwarts (30 shots)

You don’t have to be a fan of HP to see why this fan-shape cake is magical. Silver tails and tourbillion tails (in a \S|S/ pattern) lead to breaks that completely fill the sky. You’ve just gotta see it to believe it!

#4 – GM168 Opposing Forces (48 shots)

Looking for color vibrancy? This cake has it all. 96 pyro packed shots per case! And we cannot get enough of the rapid-fire color horsetail effect. Plus, the superhero label is pretty dang sweet.

#3 – GM141 Black Dragon (7 shots)

HUGE BREAKS in such a small footprint, along with unique packaging and an incredible price we love, make Black Dragon a no-brainer for 2024.

#2 – GM150 Pirate’s Cove (Assorted – 9 shots)

This is our favorite assortment for 2024 across the board. The excellent price point, timeless packaging, and variety of powerful performances make Pirates Cove a dream item!

#1 – GM102 One Bad Piggy (30 shots)

Everyone on our team agrees this piggy is BAD (the good kinda bad)! It has one of those fan-shaped “show in a box” performances with sky-filling patriotic breaks and perfect pacing. It makes our Top 10 list so often, we went ahead and named it our #1 Sky Bacon cake this year.

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2025 Dropship Container ($500 Pre-Order Bonus)

2025 Dropship Container ($500 Pre-Order Bonus)

Exciting news: Spirit of ’76 is gearing up for Spring 2025 with dropship containers of ’76-exclusive brands Sky Bacon Fireworks, Tako Pyrotechnics, and/or ’76 Show Series. Submit a pre-order by May 15th to lock in a $500 discount! Read on for more details.

Pre-Order Product List

Submitting a pre-order does not commit you to buy, but by submitting one by this Wednesday (May 15th), you’ll get $500 taken off your container price as a “thank you” if you do decide to purchase.

How to Pre-Order

To get started with your pre-order, please:

  1. Make a copy of our pre-order form. (Go to File > Make a copy.)
  2. Complete the form, making sure your order reaches 68 cubic meters or more in the “Order CBM” column.
  3. Include your contact information on the form.
  4. Return the completed form to your sales rep.

Remember, there is a 20 case minimum order per product, but don’t stress – since this is NOT a purchase commitment, your pre-order isn’t set in stone. If you decide to move foward with the container order, we can tweak items and quantities as needed to meet your needs!

We’ll have pricing details ready in July 2024, so you can finalize your orders then. But, if you get your tentative order in for Sky Bacon & Tako by May 15th, you’ll snag that $500 discount. Plus, you’ll still be eligible for any other discounts that might pop up in July!

Ready to get started? Just fill out the form above, making sure to include your contact info. Remember, there is a 20 case minimum order per product, so you can order 500 cases of one product or mix it up, whatever works best for you! Once your order reaches 68 cubic meters or more in the “Order CBM” column, you’re good to go. Feel free to go above that if you need to. And don’t stress – this isn’t set in stone. If you decide to move foward with the container order, we can tweak items and quantities as needed.

Got questions? Give us a call at 573-447-1776 or reach out to your sales representative during business hours, 9am to 5pm CST Monday through Friday.

’76 Show Series is Here

’76 Show Series is Here!

April 2024 by Peter Rogoz

We are very excited to announce that the ‘76 Show Series is now available to order for delivery in May!

‘76 Show Series features many of your favorite ‘76 Pro Line consumer fireworks in a brand new, white carbon fiber wrapper.

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The performance is as good as ever with a ton of your favorite 12 shot, 36 shot, and fan shaped 500 gram cakes along with a bunch of 200 gram cakes and barrage candles!

All ‘76 Show Series products are UN0336 consumer fireworks. They can be sold in stores and make a fantastic addition to any backyard display! Check out our first ‘76 Show Series products here.

Our ‘76 Pro Line is continuing to expand with more incredible effects than ever before in our new, black carbon fiber wrap. ‘76 Pro Line products are UN0431 Articles Pyrotechnic and are for professional use only. Those are NOT for sale to the general public and feature e-match ports and t-locks for ease of use with igniters. 

Stay tuned for more product arrivals as we get them!

China Production Update: Two Weeks

China Production Update: Two Weeks

April 3, 2024 by Peter Rogoz

I’ve recently had some work done on my home in preparation for my wife and I’s first born child. If you’ve ever hired contractors to do any significant work on your home or business, you’ll understand the empty feeling of hopeless anticipation as the contractor declares that work will be done in two weeks. Just two short weeks. It’s two weeks on day one of the project and two weeks on week six of the project. Just two more weeks, in endless perpetuity.

That sums up perfectly what the Chinese production cycle has been like in China this year. As we reported earlier in the year, a huge number of Chinese fireworks factories have recently shifted their production to focus on the Chinese domestic fireworks market. After 3 years of harsh Zero Covid policies, Chinese citizens were ready to celebrate going outside by blowing stuff up, and they were willing to spend a ton of cash for the privilege. 

Chinese New Year in 2023 and 2024 saw unprecedented fireworks sales in China. To meet that demand, fireworks factories pivoted away, and in some cases, completely abandoned USA production, forcing a squeeze on our production cycle. The autumn and winter months that would typically be full of production for the USA market were instead preoccupied with making fireworks for China. We waited in anticipation as the Chinese New Year came and went to learn about what fireworks were going to be shipping as soon as factories re-opened. 

But much like a bricklayer can’t work in below freezing temperatures because his mortar won’t dry correctly, fireworks factories couldn’t work because the weeks following Chinese New Year were too cold. We were told to wait two weeks. Just two short weeks. 

The weeks came and went and we anxiously awaited the news that fireworks factories were back in full swing. But much like a project gets stalled as the general contractor waits for permits to be approved, the factories remained closed while the Chinese Congress held meetings in March. We were told to wait two weeks. Just two short weeks. 

Again we waited. But just like a painter that can’t finish the job because rain is creating too much humidity and his paint won’t dry right between coats, we were told factories were struggling to open because heavy rains were creating problems. We were told to wait two weeks. Just two short weeks. 

But just like an electrician that gets pulled away from the job due to a family emergency, we were told factories were closed because the president was making a surprise visit to the province. Wait two weeks. Just two short weeks. 

After seven weeks of two weeks, we’ve now learned that since January, fireworks factories have only been working on USA production for, you guessed it, two weeks. 

Luckily, this isn’t our first remodel and we work with the best in the business, so we were able to squeeze in deliveries when others were stalled. We’ve got plenty of your favorite fireworks in stock now with lots of goodies coming soon. Due to the unusual production schedule, we are anticipating many ’76 Pro Line products to be arriving in late May/early June, but they WILL be arriving. 

Please check our most recent arrival schedule here and as always, if you see something you like, do not wait to order it! Chances are, it won’t be around anymore in two weeks.

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2024 Pre-Order Sales (PGI, Cobra-Con, Sky Wars, and more)

2024 Pyrotechnic Event Pre-Order Sales

Spirit of ’76 is happy to announce that we will be offering special pre-order deals for fireworks picked up at multiple industry conventions, trade shows, and club shoots we’re attending in 2024.

If you’ll be attending any of the following events, you can skip the shipping cost and save on products by placing a pre-order for pickup on site.

In most cases, our Pre-Order Sales offer our Gold pricing at no minimum purchase (normally a $2,000 minimum) and free shipping to the event. Once you place a pre-order, you will be contacted in the days leading up to the event regarding pick-up details.

Pyrotechnics Guild International (PGI)

PGI Convention 2024 (Brainerd, MN)

Every summer, members of the Pyrotechnic Guild International assemble for a full week of entertainment and education, with nightly fireworks shooting and beautiful displays. The 2024 PGI Convention takes place August 3-9 in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Spirit of ’76 is offering the following PGI pre-order special on wholesale orders:

  • Get fireworks at our Gold pricing with no minimum purchase (normally $2,000 minimum)
  • Enjoy FREE shipping to the event

Order Deadline: Tuesday, July 30th, 2024

To Pre-Order Online: When checking out at shop.76fireworks.com, choose ‘Pickup at Warehouse’ for the shipping option and write “PGI” in the order notes.

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Sky Wars 2024 (Innsbrook, MO)

Presented by the Missouri Pyrotechnic Association (MoPyro), Sky Wars: U.S. Invitational Fireworks Championship is the largest and one of the only fireworks competitions in the nation. The Sky Wars showdown takes place annually in Innsbrook, Missouri and will be held on September 28th, 2024.

Spirit of ’76 is a proud sponsor of Sky Wars and is offering the following pre-order special on wholesale orders:

  • Get fireworks at our Gold pricing with no minimum purchase (normally $2,000 minimum)
  • MoPyro and KCAP members get an additional 10% off with club coupon code at checkout (please ask your ’76 sales representative for the code).
  • Get a FREE ’76 Pro Line hat with your order (supplies permitting).
  • Enjoy FREE shipping to the event, or pick up your order on your way to or from the event (warehouse hours permitting).

Order Deadline: Wednesday, September 25th, 2024

To Pre-Order Online: When checking out at shop.76fireworks.com, choose ‘Pickup at Warehouse’ for the shipping option and write “Sky Wars” in the order notes.

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Octoblast 2024 (Moores Hill, IN)

Presented by the Bluegrass Pyrotechnic Guild and the Ohio Pyrotechnic Arts Guild, Octoblast is an annual two-club fireworks event held in October. 2024 dates are coming soon!

Spirit of ’76 is offering the following Octoblast pre-order special on wholesale orders:

  • Get fireworks at our Gold pricing with no minimum purchase (normally $2,000 minimum)
  • Enjoy FREE shipping to the event

Order Deadline: Three business days prior to the event date (coming soon).

To Pre-Order Online: When checking out at shop.76fireworks.com, choose ‘Pickup at Warehouse’ for the shipping option and write “Octoblast” in the order notes.

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Sooner SkyFire Showdown 2024 (Muskogee, OK)

Sooner SkyFire Showdown is presented by the Oklahoma Pyrotechnics Club and is Oklahoma’s first pyrotechnics competition. The event is held annually in November (2024 dates coming soon).

Spirit of ’76 is offering the following Sooner SkyFire pre-order special on wholesale orders:

  • Get fireworks at our Gold pricing with no minimum purchase (normally $2,000 minimum)
  • Enjoy FREE shipping to the event

Order Deadline: Wednesday, October 30th

To Pre-Order Online: When checking out at shop.76fireworks.com or 76proline.com, choose ‘Pickup at Warehouse’ for the shipping option and write “Sooner” in the order notes.

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Cobra-Con 2024 (Muncie, IN)

Hosted by COBRA Firing Systems, Cobra-Con is “the shooter event of the year.” It takes place April 11-13, 2024 in Muncie, Indiana.

Spirit of ’76 is proud to be a Silver sponsor of Cobra-Con 2024! We are offering the following pre-order special on orders delivered to the event:

Order Deadline: FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH, 2024

  • All customers can get our Gold pricing at NO MINIMUM (normally a $2,000 minimum).
    • Special offer for Cobra-Con 2024 attendees: Get our WHOLESALE (Tier 1) pricing with a minimum order of only $1,000 (normally a $10,000 minimum)! Click here to learn more about our pricing. Please note that this discount pricing is ONLY accessible to registered Cobra-Con participants.
  • Enjoy FREE shipping to the event.

To Pre-Order Online: When checking out at shop.76fireworks.com or 76proline.com, choose ‘Pickup at Warehouse’ for the shipping option and write “Cobra” or “Cobra-con” in the order notes.

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Or, give us a call at 573-447-1776 or contact your sales rep directly to place your order.

Wholesale Fireworks Discounts
View all current wholesale fireworks discounts.

Sooner Skyfire Showdown 2023 Pre-Order Fireworks Sale

Sooner Skyfire Showdown 2023 Pre-Order Fireworks Sale

Spirit of ’76 is excited to announce that we’ll be accepting pre-orders for pickup at the Sooner Skyfire Showdown on Saturday, November 18th in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Enjoy a limited-time discount when you arrange to pick up your fireworks order at the event!

‘Sooner Skyfire’ Special: Pre-Order Discount

Place a pre-order fireworks for pickup at Sooner Skyfire Showdown by Wednesday, November 15th to take advantage of the following offers:

  • Our Gold pricing with no minimum purchase (normally a $2,000 minimum!)
  • FREE delivery of your order to the event in Muskogee, OK.
  • Up to 40% off fireworks with our current product discounts.

How To Pre-Order:

Orders and payment are due by Wednesday, November 15th.

• Order online at shop.76fireworks.com. At checkout, choose “Pickup at Warehouse” for delivery option, and write “Sooner” in the Order Notes.

• Or, give us a call at 573-447-1776 or contact your sales representative directly to place your order. Let us know if you have questions about pricing!

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On Site Pickup

Our truck will be on-site Saturday, November 18th for pickups. Please contact your sales representative with any questions.

Spirit of ’76 at Sky Wars 2023

Updated October 2023

Spirit of ’76 at Sky Wars 2023

Spirit of ’76 is proud to have been a Gold sponsor of Sky Wars: 18th annual U.S. Invitational Fireworks Championship in Innsbrook, Missouri. Several members of Team ’76 attended Sky Wars 2023. We chatted with dozens of pyros on-site, delivered pre-orders to the event, hosted a product demo, donated fireworks to the event’s raffle, and provided fireworks for the Friday night Blind Pyro competition as well as for all the displays shot during the public championship event on Saturday, September 23rd.

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Videos of all shows are available on the Sky Wars event website. Watch a few of the largest displays, including the two competition winners, below.

Original post (August 2023)

Sky Wars 2023 Pre-Order Fireworks Sale

Spirit of ’76 will be attending Sky Wars: 18th annual U.S. Invitational Fireworks Championship in Innsbrook, Missouri in September 2023. Enjoy a limited-time discount when you arrange to pick up your fireworks order at the event!

Sky Wars Special: Pre-Order Discount

Enjoy the following deals when you pre-order fireworks for pickup at Sky Wars by Tuesday, September 19th:
• our Gold pricing (with no minimum purchase)
• MOPYRO/KCAP members get 10% off! Must use code MOPYRO10 or KCAP10 at checkout.
• FREE delivery of your order to the Sky Wars event.
• A free ’76 Pro Line hat with orders of $200 or more.
• Up to 40% off fireworks with our Summer Discounts!

How To Pre-Order:

Orders and payment are due by Tuesday, September 19th.

• Order online at shop.76fireworks.com. At checkout, choose “Pickup at Warehouse” for delivery option, and write “Sky Wars” in the order notes.

• Or, give us a call at 573-447-1776 or contact your sales representative directly to place your order. Let us know if you have questions about pricing!

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Pick Up Options

Pick up on site: Our truck will be on-site Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd for pickups.

Pick up from our warehouse: You may also pick up from our warehouse in Boonville, Missouri on your way to or from Sky Wars (located in Innsbrook, Missouri). Special weekend warehouse hours at our Boonville Distribution Center are available by appointment. Please contact your sales representative for more details.

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The main event, presented by the Missouri Pyrotechnics Association (MoPyro), takes place on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Innsbrook, MO.

Blow Up 2020 – A New Year’s Eve Livestream with Spirit of ’76

Celebrate the END of 2020 with us during a live-streamed fireworks event.

We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting a livestream late Thursday, December 31, 2020 leading up to midnight.

The event will include:

  • New Year’s messages from the ’76 Team
  • FIREWORKS in the form of a scripted pyromusical
  • And, of course, a COUNTDOWN TO MIDNIGHT!

The stream will be available around 11:30pm CT on our Facebook and YouTube .

We hope you’ll enjoy this tribute and thank-you to our customers, fans, and the greater fireworks industry for persevering through this unprecedented year. See you tuned in!

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