Location: Walter Knott Theater at Knott's Berry Farm
8039 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, CA

Date & Time: August 30, 2025, 8:30 AM
Registration (Certificate fee): $25 for FPO Members; $35 for Nonmembers
Registered attendees will receive instructions for obtaining cert.

Please note that in addition to registering here through FPO attendees must pre-register by August 14th through the Fireworks America Knott's Berry Farm Theatrical Seminar | August 30, 2025 page.

Fireworks America will be hosting a free theatrical seminar in the Walter Knott Theater inside Knott's Berry Farm on Saturday, August 30th. Learn about theatrical pyrotechnics in a controlled theatrical environment, watch live demonstrations, and more! Learn More Here

Covered Topics:
Toxicity of Indoor Pyrotechnics
Binary Powders
Pressed Devices
Non-Pyrotechnic Effects
Flammable Liquids
Designing the Show
Equipment
Overview of Responsibilities/Fire SVC
Getting Licensed
Statutes and Regulations
Common Permitting Requirements​​​​​​​

Included: 1 Knott's Berry Farm admission ticket, 1 free parking voucher, and 1 free meal voucher (more details to come). All experience levels welcome (pyros & fire personnel alike). Must be 18+ years old to attend.

Itinerary:
8:00-8:30am - Check-In at front gate
9:00am - Class Starts
~11:30am-12:00pm - Lunch
12:00-2:00pm - Continue Class
~2:00-2:15pm - Break
2:15-4:00pm Behind the Curtain