Event Schedule Table

Below is the MOST CURRENT 2024 WinterBlast event schedule. All classes, sessions, seminars, etc. are subject to change without notice. Please check for the most up-to-date information about the event. Click the event title to read more about the event and its presenters. 

PLEASE NOTE, ALL EVENTS ARE IN MOUNTAIN TIME (MT)

 

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76 B-Mag Open (closed during displays)
Security Staff

Storage Bunker (B-Magazine) is now open for both product drop-offs and pick-ups.

ShootingContainerFriday, 02/16
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM		Details
77 Class B Safety Class (How to safely fire your shells)
Safety Staff
To light your product on the B-line you need a sticker on your badge. That sticker tells the line Safety that you are qualified to light your product. . . . Attend this quick seminar and learn how to safely conduct yourself out on the B-line. Each participant will light one B product under the watchful eye of a trained professional (well, mostly). When he is satisfied that you will be safe then you will get a sticker on your badge.		SafetySafety TentFriday, 02/16
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM		Details
78 Class C Vending (closed during Public Displays)
WWB Vendors
Class-C Fireworks are now available! Swing by our vending area to add excitement to your celebrations with our top-quality fireworks. Enjoy them . . . safely and light up your event with a bang!		VendorClass-C TentFriday, 02/16
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM		Details
79 2024 WPA Wine Tasting & Foodie Competition
WPA Members
Announcing the 2024 Wine Tasting! A 20+ year old tradition in a steep decline! This year’s theme, same as past year’s theme: “It might (not) get . . . better, but it still won’t go away!” A light tasting of the chemistry of our peers – Celebrating 2 decades of wine-tasting comradery! We are continuing the multi-decade tradition of taking a break from the serious business of fire & light to test the fruits & labors of the greatest chemists of all. PLUS: We celebrate the WPA’s 35th Birthday! WHAT: Liquid Competition: Bring a bottle of your finest choosing; categories are “ALL!” For you foodies: an Artisanal Food Competition with awards will hopefully bring out the best in you. PLEASE PARTICIPATE – Bring your favorite, most secrete dish – the judges are salivating! Remember, this is a light, fun tasting competition; not a full dinner with an open bar. Tiny cups & plates provided. 1st and 2nd prizes will be awarded for each category plus any other categories the judges damn well please. WHEN: 5:30pm Friday, PROMPT! Note time and day. We’re going to taste, judge, cheat & wrap this up in 45 minutes. So don’t be late! WHERE: At the Pyro Pavilion in the RV area of the parking lot. HOW: An objective judging process has been established and trust me, it will be completely honest. It is as follows: Last year, Todd went AWOL after 20 years of tasting, but fear not! He has returned, so when it comes to standing on a table telling the crowd to shut up, all will be as it was. Linda is absent this year, so Molly & Amber will be our electoral college: Amber will manage/discipline the crowd and Molly will award the prizes. Losers take home all the leftovers. Everyone gets ballots to cast as they chose. AGAIN THIS YEAR: Kief Adler, has been declared by the Wine Bored Of Directors to be our Cheater-In-Residence and thus will be forcibly recused from competing. AS BEFORE: The wine gods have chosen Steve Wilson to be the democratically selected winner of Friday night’s vote. Our esteemed judges will be struggling to count votes without either interfering. We’ll see how well that works. Selling votes, twisting arms, lying & cheating is expected and encouraged of course. And, like last year, Steve Yoss will be hosting the event at the Pyro Pavilion in the RV Area of the parking lot. So, be there or be square. And be on time! Our crowd will be huuuuuuuuuge!		SocialPyro PavilionFriday, 02/16
5:30 PM to 7:45 PM		Details
80 2nd Welcome Orientation Meeting (if missed the 4:00 time)
WWB Staff

Get the low-down on what is happening at WWB this year. Attendance is mandatory to one session to get your wristband.

MeetingHospitality TentFriday, 02/16
6:00 PM to 6:30 PM		Details
81 Open Shooting (No salutes after 9PM! Lines closed during Public Display)
Safety Staff
The skies are set to dazzle at the open shooting event—grab your fireworks and revel in the spectacle! Mind the curfew: no loud salutes past 9 PM. . . . Enjoy responsibly and have a blast!		ShootingFiring LinesFriday, 02/16
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM		Details
82 Tonight’s National Anthem is provided by Hauter Fireworks
Hauter Fireworks

A rousing choreographed National Anthem presented by Hauter Fireworks.

DisplayRace TrackFriday, 02/16
7:30 PM to 7:40 PM		Details
83 Jakes Fireworks
Jakes Fireworks
DisplayRace TrackFriday, 02/16
7:40 PM to 7:55 PM		Details
84 Black Rock FX
Black Rock FX
DisplayRace TrackFriday, 02/16
7:55 PM to 8:10 PM		Details
85 Big Sky Fireworks
Big Sky Fireworks
DisplayRace TrackFriday, 02/16
8:10 PM to 8:30 PM		Details
86 Afterglow
WWB Staff
Wind down at the end of each day at the Afterglow, this year hosted by the Eagles who have a fantastic spot for us less than a mile from the host . . . hotel at their Aerie. Food is available for those who have prepaid for it as part of their registration. A no host bar is also available with very reasonably priced beer, wine and spirits. A complimentary shuttle service is also available nightly from the host hotel to the Aerie and back between 10PM and 1AM. Eagles Aerie is located at 1561 Marlboro Dr., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403		SocialEagles AerieFriday, 02/16
10:00 PM to 1:00 AM		Details
87 Nightly RV Camping Social & After Party
WPA Members
Gather with your fellow Pyro Winter Blasters for an enchanting evening social and campfire at the Pyro Pavilion, nestled in the heart of RV camping. . . . Immerse yourself in a lively celebration beneath the starlit sky, where the dazzling art of fireworks breathes life into the night. As dusk settles, converge around the campfire for moments that promise to be etched in memory. Wrap up warm, grab a chair, and bring along your zest for adventure. Contributions of drinks and fireworks are warmly received, enhancing our shared sense of joy. Whenever the campfire’s glow lights up the night, it’s your sign to join us for an evening brimming with fun and camaraderie.		SocialPyro PavilionFriday, 02/16
10:00 PM to 11:55 PM		Details
88 Pancake Breakfast
Lake Havasu Sea Scouts
Come out and support this Lake Havasu Sea Scouts fund raising event. They typically have pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice all for a modest . . . donation towards their Sea Scout activities. It beats making your own breakfast and it’s for a good cause!		SocialSara ParkSaturday, 02/17
8:30 AM to 10:30 AM		Details
89 New Member Orientation
Dennis Miele
Are you new to the WPA or a first timer at Western Winter Blast? This seminar is just for you. Attendees will be given a brief history of the WPA, an . . . overview of our policies and safety procedures. Time will be given for individual questions and answers followed by a guided site tour of the WWB site given by some of our current officers and key staff personnel. Get the lay of the land in the sunlight! 		MeetingHospitality TentSaturday, 02/17
9:00 AM to 9:30 AM		Details
90 PIT Hand Fountains and Dipped Sparklers Workshop
Peggy Purner | Bill Stevenson | PIT Crew Staff
Hand Fountains and Sparklers are enjoyable fireworks for kids young and old. Learn the chemistry and production of these popular hand-held fireworks . . . by building your own, and enjoy it at the C-Line.		PIT CrewPIT TentSaturday, 02/17
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM		Details
91 Trade Show
WWB Vendors
Explore the bustling trade show at WinterBlast, where vendors from across the pyrotechnic industry showcase their latest products and innovations. . . . Make sure to visit each booth for a hands-on experience with cutting-edge fireworks technology and to connect with the minds behind the magic. Don’t miss the chance to network with top suppliers and take your pyrotechnic passion to the next level at WinterBlast’s vibrant marketplace.		VendorSara ParkSaturday, 02/17
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM		Details
92 Winterblast Registration (Pre-Registered & Walk-In)
Lonny Ross | Dennis Miele | Michelle Joye
Secure your spot for the Winter Blast event hosted by the Western Pyrotechnic Association and get ready for an unforgettable experience! Check in, . . . collect your badge, and immerse yourself in the world of pyrotechnics, where excitement and education ignite. Join the celebration and let the Winter Blast adventure begin!		RegistrationSara ParkSaturday, 02/17
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM		Details
93 2″ Comets – Part II, Lift & Leader
Steve Wilson | Scott Morton | Clara Carstensen
In part two of the 2″ Comets workshop married comets will be joined and all participants will lift and leader their comets. The finished comet devices . . . will be available on the B-line for firing later that evening.		WorkshopTent 3Saturday, 02/17
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM		Details
94 Introduction to Building Fireworks
Eric Krug
This seminar is for people that want to start building pyro and don’t really know where to start. Topics include the following: Legalities, Good . . . Reference Websites, Safety, Setting up a place to work, What to steal from the kitchen when nobody is looking, Low-cost tools to purchase, and Basic chemicals. A few projects will be demonstrated including making Meal Powder, Cutting Stars, and Pumping Comets.		SeminarTent 2Saturday, 02/17
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM		Details
95 B-Mag Open
Security Staff

Storage Bunker (B-Magazine) is now open for both product drop-offs and pick-ups.

ShootingContainerSaturday, 02/17
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM		Details
96 Getting an ATF Explosive License/Permit
Joey Rothman | Paul Smith | John Steinberg
What is the ATF and why should you care? This seminar will go over the ins and out of getting an ATF explosive license/permit for commercial and . . . amateur fireworks. Questions to be answered are: When are you required to have a license? What am I allowed to do with a license? How do you get one? What are the penalties for not having a license? Is it worth the trouble to get a license?		SeminarTent 1Saturday, 02/17
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM		Details
97 PIT Mines for Beginners
Tom Sklebar | Bill Stevenson | PIT Crew Staff

In this seminar, participants will learn about and construct mines to take to the C-Line or to incorporate into Sunday night’s PIT Crew display.

PIT CrewPIT TentSaturday, 02/17
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM		Details
98 Walking Tour of Manufacturing
Myrl Wieland
Take a guided walk around the Manufacturing area and learn how to join their ranks. We have many very talented fireworkers who are happy to share what . . . they are building.		MeetingManufacturingSaturday, 02/17
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM		Details
99 Falling Leaves Utilizing Lance Tubes
Lewis Dirks
Lewis has been on a quest to make falling leaves inserts since 2017. He has attempted so many different methods of making them that he has lost . . . count. At some point in that time he overheard someone talking about finding a small tube on the ground from a falling leaf shell. The lightbulb in Lew’s head lit up (it was dim, but it was lit). He has worked for the last several years to get a falling leaf star made in a lance tube that worked to his satisfaction. The method he is currently using will be discussed during this session.		SeminarTent 2Saturday, 02/17
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM		Details
100 The Many Interests of Ken Kosanke
Bonnie Kosanke
This collection of videos was prepared by Ken Kosanke and presented at WWB XIX and revised for WWB XXIV. Ken showed many interesting pyrotechnic . . . phenomena, many in slow or stop motion, so that the details may be more easily observed. These include items that interested Ken: research projects, safety testing, accident videos and more. Included are some cautionary tales on what went wrong. And, of course, lots of stuff “blowing up”.		SeminarTent 1Saturday, 02/17
11:15 AM to 12:15 PM		Details
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