National Fireworks Association

05/13/2026

Thank you Catch Des Moines for the hospitality and showing us your beautiful city! 🎆❣️

05/12/2026

Another jam-packed day in Des Moines! Reminder, this is just a potential location, we’re exploring new areas and trying to find the best spots to bring you to.

05/12/2026

I spot a familiar face!! 🔎 Check out our very own Tom Wilson in this article!

Fireworks have always been a popular choice around the 4th of July – but sales this year could far outpace previous totals.

05/12/2026

SITE VISIT REVEAL… we are in:

(Featuring a special guest.)

05/11/2026

❗️✈️ Adventures with Allyson: FINAL HINT

4️⃣: Somewhere between mint juleps and bad decisions.

3️⃣: Just hanging out in the Neighborhood!

2️⃣: When I get there, I’m on the hunt for the best taco pizza.

1️⃣: Right in the middle of the US - you’ll fly over it more than you’ll visit.

Drop where you think I am in the comments! (If you already know or remember from my Tuesday Talks, please don’t spoil it but feel free to put random, funny places instead!)

05/11/2026

❗️✈️ Adventures with Allyson: HINT 3

3️⃣: Just hanging out in the Neighborhood!

2️⃣: When I get there, I’m on the hunt for the best taco pizza.

1️⃣: Right in the middle of the US - you’ll fly over it more than you’ll visit.

Drop where you think I am in the comments! (If you already know or remember from my Tuesday Talks, please don’t spoil it but feel free to put random, funny places instead!)

05/11/2026

❗️✈️ Adventures with Allyson: HINT 2

2️⃣: When I get there, I’m on the hunt for the best taco pizza.

1️⃣: Right in the middle of the US - you’ll fly over it more than you’ll visit.

Drop where you think I am in the comments! (If you already know or remember from my Tuesday Talks, please don’t spoil it but feel free to put random, funny places instead!)

05/11/2026

❗️ New Game Alert: Adventures with Allyson

✈️ It’s time for Allyson to go on some site visits to scope out potential expo locations. Anytime she goes somewhere, she’ll drop a series of 3 hints throughout the travel day, revealing where she is at the end of it! ✈️

Here’s your first hint:

1️⃣ Right in the middle of the US - you’ll fly over it more than you’ll visit.

Drop your guesses in the comments below! (If you know or you heard on Tuesday Talks last week, don’t spoil it!)

05/09/2026

The NFA is wishing a Happy Demo Day to the following member companies:

Hale Fireworks LLC
Wild Willy's Fireworks

Hope the weather is nice, your shows go well, and you have a great day!

(These are just the companies that filled out the form and wanted their demo information shared on the website.)

05/08/2026

05/05/2026

Registration updates, Q&A, & time to yap