The purpose of the Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas, otherwise known as PAT, shall be to promote and encourage safe, legal and artful pyrotechnic design, construction, operation and enjoyment in Texas through training, demonstration and exchange of information.
Competition for fall pyrofest general rules. Only 2 entries per category, all other items will be in the builder's showcase. One entry for special categories like the 4x4 challenge and our soon to be announced BP competition.
Best rocket(can be a flight of upto 6 rockets simultaneously fired per entry)
Best shell 6in and smaller
Best shell over 6in.
4ftx4ft 1.4g pyromusical (proline items allowed)
4-5 min. Has to fit in a 4ftx4ft square. No fuel mines or 1.3g
Super secret squirrel BP competition. (Most powerful. (Can only use the 3 standard ingredients)
Best ground effect (gerbs, mines, comets, wheels, etc.)
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Nice But no Loan Star? Lol
Good afternoon fire ants. Fall PyroFest is starting to take form. There will be a builder's showcase/competition again.
Confirmed categories so far Best Medium Shell (shells less than 8in)
Best Large shell (8in and up)
Best rocket.
Best Ground effect
The 4x4 competition is back. You'll get a 4ftx4ft square to work in. Must be a 4-5min pyromusical. This time pro line items are acceptable, but NO 1.3g or FEO items(fire).
May be bringing back the BP competition.
More details coming.
Takes place at Nelson's Fireworks in Caddo Mill, TX on Nov 8-10
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No 1.4 sharpie labels 😂.
Wish I had the time to build with someone I don't think it's gonna happen though between both pro-ams coming up.
JG PyroTx Jacob Pierce Will yall be at the Oklahoma shoot this weekend?
Sounds fun !!! Deanna Weishuhn Ramm
Sky Wars is canceled:
"Fellow Pyros,
We regret to inform you that due to severe weather conditions, we must cancel Sky Wars 2024. Our area has already experienced over 5 inches of rain. We are already unable to park any vehicles anywhere on the property, and after consulting with Warren County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service, we are expecting an additional 3 inches of rain on Friday and Saturday.
This decision was not made lightly, but we believe it's the best course of action to ensure everyone's safety and to provide the quality experience you expect from us."
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😫~!~
Nothing posted on their website or Facebook
Do yall give the PGI class in texas
If attending Sky Wars, look for other PAT Members! I reckon about 20 of us will be there.
If still packing, include your boots:
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If we have inclement weather at times, and you're staying offsite, come find us to hide in our RV's till the storm passes. We'll have 3-4 RV's in the Mopyro area (South Camping).
See you!
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I will be there . Thanks for the tip
See yall out there
I'm bummed I'm missing this year but we'll see you at LSFF!
See you there where is everyone camping orvsetting up?
Looks like it canceled?
Sky Wars: MoPyro still has 2-slots open in their Blind Pyro Competition on Friday Night, Sept. 27th, 2024.
"We currently have 2 slots open for Blind Pyro. Send an email to blindpyro@skywarsevent.com"
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Are cobras etc provided as well?
Where is this event? I wanna go..
I am registered for the show and would be interested…if anyone needs help w set up ….lmk
Now full. But think about next year: mopyro.org/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=923468&emtid=258444235221&mtid=538768195893&ht=0
Fall pyrofest set for Nov 8-10. Details to follow
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Thank you for not scheduling this in October!
Is there a possible location or area yet?
Awesome already got the time off 👍🏻
Well 😞 I can’t make that. But the weather should be nice then.
I'd love Manor
Where's the fall pyro festival going to be located this year ?
From a recent post on the Mopyro forum (two days ago):
!! SKYWARS !!
BE SURE TO GET YOUR REGISTRATION IN FOR SKYWARS. WE WILL CUT OFF PYRO REGISTRATION AT 1000 PEOPLE. SKYWARS PUBLIC-SIDE IS SOLD OUT!! PEOPLE WILL BE TRYING EVERY AVENUE TO GET IN!!! AS OF THIS FLYER CREATION WE ARE 700+. SO DO NOT Delay.
mopyro.org
mopyro.org/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=923468&item_id=2215555
MoPyro Pyro Weekend Membership is $65. for non-members.
MoPyro Distant Membership is $75. annually, with a $30. Sky Wars Event Fee.
Either way works. This is back-of-house access to the MoPyro party Thursday-Sunday, with the best pyro seating at Sky Wars. This is not Public Side Access or Parking.
Primitive RV and Tent Camping is free. Catered Food Plan Thursday to Sunday is $80.
Also, Sky Wars pre-order Merch Cutoff is 8/22/2024. [mopyro.org/content.aspx?page_id=587&club_id=923468]
Many PAT Texan's will be attending!
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Any houston people going with a trailer? I'd like to put in a small order with American or rkm if so.
I’ll be there!
At Sky Wars, James is leading a multi-1000 cue, mass launch of crackle, 60 seconds. Anyone attending is welcome to help out. Great thing is: "what cue do I plug into?", answer, "ANY"...
See you there
PAT Members dressed warmly at Thursday night’s PGI Displays!
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We experienced a Texas Winter early! 53* rainy and hella gusty…. We were quite chilled 😂
Jealous
Do y’all have a PGI class in texas
James & JJ prepping the MUM Display at PGI. Also food prep. at the Texas Compound. RKM performing a 10k+ cue show tonight!
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Good luck guys. Stay hydrated.
Have a blast
Man I need to go to PGI one day!!
Living the dream, at least one of my dreams.
Wish I was there….best of luck guys have a great time!
Shout out to the Nebraska and Wyoming groups cooking!
Wish I was with yall, maybe next year.
Soon, we'll have our Texas/Nebraska HQ/RV campground setup at the PGI Convention in Brainerd, MN. If anyone is attending, please stop by our camp and hang out: great food, open bar, good friends, Tall Tales! Texans also serve free beer at the PGI Afterglow, if you're up to serving 2k-3k beers 11:00pm - 1:00am nightly for over 1000 pyro's, please join us. pgi.org/pages/convention-registration-and-pricing/
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1 week!
See you soon!
See everyone soon
Can’t wait 🤘🤘🤘
Sounds like a plan
I sure wish I could go to PGI but someone has to stay and do the summer resort shows..I miss PGI💥
See you all there!
Stay safe and have fun. I won't be going but I'll definitely be watching all the cool videos that people post.
Gangsta!
TEXAS!!!
Guess I missed my invite hahahaha yall be safe and have fun!!!
PAT Members doin what PAT Members do:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o6EgThDxhM
Shout Out to Richard, James, and Tim!
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That was a fun job
Some North Texas Displays for those not working this Season.
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***Builder Deals***
Macy's has a big sale on Rocket Blender 1 for $17 or 2 for $20!!!
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Spirit of ’76 Fireworks warehouse in Boonville catches fire, no injuries reported - ABC17NEWS
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It's Time:
Deadlines for fireworks display permits
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That was freaking awesome.
on my bucket list
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Epic!
Would love to see them in person.
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Here are the shells.
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Awesome fireworks!
Great looking shells!
Great job!
Beautiful shells. I can't wait to build something again.
Still making these shells happen. Bangkok Pyro
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Got luv the salllaaaaaaaaamie
Looks awesome
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More shell building in Thailand.
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What an awesome adventure
Hope you have a great time and learn some new skills!
Cylinder shell building in Thailand.
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Absorb all the knowledge you can Sir, want to see what you can build after this trip.
Is this Paul moulders class?
I sure wish I was there with you guys. Paul runs a really great workshop.
Star Wars display from PyroFest
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These guys did awesome
That was a sweet show. Great job. Wish we could have been there
Shout out to Greg Duffer for sharing some of his pics. If any of you know Nick Petri, try and get him to submit some pics from the display as well.
Share your pic and videos to our dropbox link. www.dropbox.com/request/9Ybo9das7YSO0w3zQMHt
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If anyone is interested is picking up some fuel mines, hit up Steven Shaw . They're pretty well built.
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Sorry for not getting this out sooner. I'd like to thank JJ,, Carl Standridge, and James Howard for for helping to get those great displays up and going. I know that was a lot of equipment and a lot of labor. I'd like to thank Chris Roth and Walt of the Shire for handling the builder's showcase. Outstanding job as usual. James White did a great job with the class and thank you Joel for squaring up those stars. Thank you to Robin Eaton and Betty Sainz for all the the behind the scenes work, without it, this wouldn't have happened at all. Id like to shout out former El Presidente Nick Sainz for helping me out. Thank you to the Kovar crew for the wall of fire. Thank you Gregory Hebert for the PA equipment and helping us out there. Shout out to Chris Stasey for handling the group buys and working with the crews on product. And thank you Rex Nelson for hosting us again. I'd also like to congratulate the shooters for those great displays.
I could write a book thanking everyone for their help and enthusiasm. If you're not listed by name, drop me a line so I can square that up and please forgive me as I'm a bit distracted currently.
-Jeremy Jandreau
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THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONE!!! This was my sons Devin Hebert 1st PAT experience and he absolutely loved it!! We are already looking forward to the next event!!
Hmmmm there are a few people in this pic that are STILL PAT members!!
Shout out to Chris Roth and the Eyeball Shell. Thanks Kristen for sharing the video!
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😍😍😍
Very nice Chris Roth also don’t be afraid to hit that sucker harder too make those stars get out there 😉
Did someone accidentally grab a case of ematch from the outbuilding at the event?
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I think we did Brandon had it and we where looking for Nick to give it back
Pyrotechnic Artists of Texas (PAT) the guy in the blue shirt I got some quickplugs from JJ
We had a great PAT Spring Pyrofest and overcame the weather & other challenges. Thinks to all our members for attending with good cheer! Behind the scenes, volunteers did a ton of work to make the event a success. Our thanks: Starting at the top, Emperor Jeremy fielded countless calls & queries and planned out how to provide a complex set of resources & crew assignments. Our host-with-the-most Rex Nelson and Manager Robin of Nelson’s Fireworks prepared & cleaned up for weeks in advance. It’s no accident the store was spotless, the warehouse & field had ample room to work in, and Robin arrived early & stayed Late to accommodate the club. A big thank you to Betty & Nick from Multiforms ( multiforms.com/ ), they brought the gear to take membership payments, make ID’s, and they also produced the sweet PAT merch. If you need logo branded swag or merch, please contact them. Betty ran registration for 2-days straight, a thankless task, she’s a hero. Deep behind the scenes, Ken runs our PAT website, bank account, and assures our financials are 501c3 compliant, thanks Ken! Betty, Robin, Ken, & crew also served lunch daily and Saturday night dinner, wow! The food really helped everyone stay energized all weekend. Special shout out to Julian who smoked all the pork for the Saturday dinner! Builders: Big ups to Chris & Walt for collating all the builder entries and arranging for resources for them beforehand. Walt wrote a ~90 cue Step script so all the builder entries could be shot & judged properly. We can’t thank John enough for teaching folks how to build properly & safely in his class. All our Builders Rock! Heavy gear: Huge thanks to Carl & Steve of Big Boom Pyro for providing the racks and tubes. Flambeaux provided the Cobra gear. Thanks to Greg for the PA system with wireless mics. Displays: Big thanks to all the 4x4 show designers and crews, they were great. The comic relief & flames from GWPyro & co. were much appreciated all weekend. Huge thanks to Phillip & friends, and Josh & friends, for scripting and setting up the 2-large Sat. night displays! They were awesome! A shoutout to James, he spent hours each day solving script issues in Finale 3D & prepping Cobra's for both large display teams. Product: Special thanks to Chris & Beth of North Texas Pyrotechnics (NTP), for providing the 1.3G for the large displays, organizing the Spirit Group Buy, and for being a great resource for PAT Members to purchase wholesale product year round: www.northtexaspyrotechnics.com . Don’t miss attending or crewing their Fall charity event: www.lonestarfireworksfestival.com/ , it’s fantastic. Crew: PAT Events don’t work without members helping build the displays & move product. We offer a deep thank you to those who helped sort, label, mount, lift, carry, drill, wire, & setup displays, and disassemble them late on Sat. night & Sunday morning. We hope to see everyone at the Fall PAT Pyrofest!
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John's 16" shell
Chris's 16" shell
Share your PyroFest Videos and Pictures via Dropbox Link:
www.dropbox.com/request/9Ybo9das7YSO0w3zQMHt
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Does anyone have any video of "the Eyeball"
Will we get access to view the files in the dropbox?
All Sunday volunteers, donot come to Caddo, it’s soup. JJ will send Signoffs by email. Thank you!!!
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I need to get a sign-off.
I need to get a sign off.
Day 2 of Pyrofest!
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What time will they start shooting them off tonight?
I had a great time. Thank you all! It was a blast!! 🎆🎇😅
Get ready. The gates for pyrofest are open at 9 am tomorrow morning. Shell class to start at 10:00. Rest of the schedule TBD. Registration can be done on site.
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wish I could have made it this year!!!!!
Gonna be a wet one!!
Hope the weather cooperates.
What time will they be shooting them off tonight?
Just a bit too dicy w the weather.. I really wanted to go but had a more pressing matter in Houston. Setting my sights on Skywars…hope you-all can get there!
Spirit Group Buy - 13 pallets!
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Looks like. New building
There’s a bunch of our stuff on that truck. How late y’all gonna be there? We can’t pick up our truck until 4:30.
I wanted to go so bad
Thank you!
I thought it was coming tomorrow. Can’t wait to see everyone!!
Will there be another order? I didn't get to participate in this order. We are interested.
That looks like the good stuff!!
Pyroland Group Buy has arrived!
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Love it!😍
I love me some sulfur aroma mate's
I wasn't at Cobra Con, but some PAT Members were there, they can tell you about it at PAT Pyrofest. A "shiny and chrome" 18R3!
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Woah
Looked nice, not available yet. Lots of new features!!
Did they mention a price range?
William Dodd I can see it costing 700-1000
This is Nick, I’m really not a fan of this new remote being cellular. Having to maintain a cellular contact just feels like a scam and many shoot sites have shit or no cellular coverage. I got the impression cobra is going to start charging for support as well. Right now their support is amazing and free. But, the subscription model is so addictive to the group. Continuous income for the same stuff they were doing for just buying their product in the past. Plus, the option to make the shit you own not work if you don’t pay the subscription is super common these days. In the keynote at Cobra Con it was a big point that quality is increasing, but also PRICE. Just don’t like the loud point being the price, especially when pushing subscription.
Zach did mention in an interview they were starting to gear the Cobra side more to professional use (hence, greater durability and higher price)and keep the ignite going as the consumer/hobbyist version.
A detailed Parking Map for PAT Pyrofest this weekend. Note the East side entrance to Nelson's Fireworks is a little tricky.
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Will there be 1.4G sales during the event? Just curious as this is my first time coming down. Looking forward to meeting you all this weekend!
North Texas Pyrotechnics will be doing a demo on Saturday the 27th.
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Nice.
All Roman Candle 4x4 board.
Ken Purcell suggested this idea and I'm hoping we as a club and have some fun with it. If you like the idea as well, join us in the link below and lets make this happen.
talk.fireants.org/t/all-roman-candle-4x4-display/604
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All Roman Candle 4x4 board.
Ken Purcell suggested this idea and I'm hoping we as a club and have some fun with it. If you like the idea as well, join us in the link below and lets make this happen.
talk.fireants.org/t/all-roman-candle-4x4-display/604