Media Advisory: National Fireworks Expo Concludes Weeklong Expo Friday Evening with Grand Fireworks Display



Wichita, KS – This week, the National Fireworks Association is hosting its 2018 Consumer Fireworks Expo in Wichita at the Hyatt Regency Wichita. 

Each day this week, fireworks importers, distributors, manufacturers and sellers of consumer fireworks will have the opportunity to look at the latest innovations of firework devices and attend seminars dealing with firework safety and the business of pyrotechnics. Each night, there is a firework demonstration at Andover Central Park in Andover, KS. 

During the convention, members of the NFA are also discussing how to #SaveOurFireworks from proposed Federal regulations that could dramatically hamper the consumer fireworks industry. 

Friday evening, there will be a concert featuring Tommy Castro and a Grand Firework Display at Andover Central Park and the public is invited.  The cost to attend is $5 and tickets can be purchased prior to the event at Andover City Hall. Those wishing to purchase tickets at the event can do so at the shuttle entrance or the gate. Parking will be available at Andover Central High School or Andover Middle School. Shuttles will be available and the public is encouraged to bring chairs and/or blankets as seating is first come, first served. The concert begins at 6 p.m. and the fireworks display begins at 8 p.m. For more information, please visit the City of Andover’s website.

NFA National Firework Expo (Wednesday – Friday)

Who:              National Fireworks Association
What:            2018 Consumer Fireworks Expo
When:            Wednesday September 12 – Friday September 14, 2018
                        9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where:           Hyatt Regency Wichita
400 W Waterman St, Wichita, KS 67202


Friday Night’s Grand Fireworks Display

Who:             National Fireworks Association
What:             Grand Fireworks Display
When:            Friday, September 14
                        Tommy Castro concert begins at 6 p.m.
Fireworks display begins at 8 p.m.
Where:           Andover Central Park
                                    1607 E Central Ave, Andover, KS 67002


About NFA: The National Fireworks Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for the safety of consumer fireworks. Importers, distributors, manufacturers and sellers of commercial fireworks make up the over 1200 small businesses member companies who operate in the United States. 

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