Heartland Pyrotechnic Arts Association

Heartland Pyrotechnic Arts Association HPAA Is a Fireworks Club based in northern Indiana catering to hobbyists and professionals alike. We even have a “couple” of PGI Grand Masters in our ranks.

Heartland Pyrotechnic Arts Association (HPAA) is a non-profit corporation based in Indiana. Founded over thirty years ago it is one of the oldest clubs in the Midwest and has a rich history. HPAA encourages the safe and legal use of fireworks and strives to provide an environment where members can practice their art and share their knowledge. While operating mainly in the Tri-State area of Norther

n Indiana the club also occasionally hosts shoots in Southern Michigan. The membership hails from several states and includes industry professionals as well as hobby builders and fireworks enthusiasts. As a club, we are family friendly and welcome those that share a love for pyrotechnics.

Thunder on the PrairieRolling Prairie, IN., 46371May 23rd 1 PM CSTIts time to get the thunder rolling on the prairie!Our...
05/18/2026

Thunder on the Prairie

Rolling Prairie, IN., 46371

May 23rd 1 PM CST

Its time to get the thunder rolling on the prairie!

Our hosts are putting on a fireworks show for their local VFW and are asking for product or cash donations to help make this show one to remember. Our hosts do a lot for us in addition to just allowing us access to this amazing shoot site, so please try and donate something to them if you can. Remember that RKM and our other vendors give us amazing pricing and deliver to the shoot as well if you don’t have anything on hand ;)

Open shooting! a Heartland must have. We have room for 5” shells and rockets up to 1 LBS (3/4” I.D) at this shoot site. We will have a dedicated E-fire time for shows/testing at this shoot with an extended set up time outside of open shooting hours.

General meeting. We will go over general shoot rules and discuss other club matters.

50/50 raffle $5 a ticket and the winner wins half whole pot the rest goes to the club.

1.4g fireworks raffle. $1 a ticket for a chance to win some sweet canister shells. There will be multiple drawings.

Cake for cakes raffle. Add (2) 200g cakes or (1) 500g cake to the pile to get a chance to win the whole pile!

Food and drinks will be provided for by our generous hosts. Thank you guys!

RKM Fireworks will be delivering orders to the shoot. Orders must be placed by May 18th. Contact RKM at [email protected] to set up your account for member pricing if you have not done so. Place orders at Rkmfireworks.net.

Pyro Saint and Mysterious Pyro will also be on site vending 1.4g goodies. Only pre approved members are aloud to vend at our shoots.

Schedule of Events

Show Set up
1 PM CST - 5 PM CST

Registration
3 PM CST - 6 PM

Membership meeting
4 PM CST - 4:30 PM

50/50 raffle and fireworks raffle
4:30 PM CST - 5 PM

Open shooting
5 PM CST - 11 PM

Dinner
Roughly 6 PM CST

E-fire time
9:30 PM CST

Clean up
11 PM CST

https://www.heartlandpyro.org/thunder-on-the-prairie

Thunder on the Prairie 2026Rolling Prairie Indiana May 23rd 1 PM CSTIts time to get the thunder rolling on the prairie!Open shooting! a Heartland must have. We have room for 5” shells and rockets up to 1 LBS (3/4” I.D) at this shoot site. We will have a dedicated E-fire time for shows/testing at...

Always a good time with the HPAA crew 🤘
04/20/2026

Always a good time with the HPAA crew 🤘

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Crown Point, IN
46307

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