The Ohio Pyrotechnic Arts Guild, Inc., is a nonprofit association of fireworks professionals, apprentices, individuals and enthusiasts.

The purpose of the Ohio Pyrotechnic Arts Guild, Inc., (OPAG) founded in 1997, shall be to:

1. Promote the safe and sane display and use of pyrotechnics.

2. Encourage the legal display of public and private pyrotechnics in conjunction with personal, local and national holidays and patriotic events.

3. Promote the production and sale of high quality pyrotechnics.

4. Channel the creative energies of talented people into design, production and display of high quality pyrotechnics.

5. Provide a voice for the exhibitors, hobbyists, educators, amateur, and professional fireworks enthusiasts.

6. Provide a venue for the state of Ohio to provide continuing education for display exhibitors and apprentices.

7. Monitor legislation and lobby for legislation affecting pyrotechnics in Ohio.

8. Have fun.

If you have an interest in preserving fireworks for the future or would like to gain experience to become a licensed fireworks display exhibitor in the state of Ohio, contact  us


Upcoming OPAG Events


Guests and visitors are welcome to most OPAG events. All we ask is that you contact Doug Blue prior to the event so that you can receive confirmation and directions.



March 3, 2012  OPAG/NEOPG planning meeting for Ohio entry to PGI competition. Meeting at 12:30pm at:

Nel's  Kitchen
122 S. Marion St.
Cardington, OH 43315

May (every Saturday) - 1/2 Price Fireworks demo nights

May 12th - B demos at Wayne's World

May 26th - Pyrofest - Pittsburgh

June 2nd - Winery Shoot - Berlin Center, OH - OPAG/NEOPG meeting

June 9th - Winery rain date

July 3rd - NEOPG display - Midvale, OH Speedway

July 7th - Dailyville, OH show - OPAG meeting

July 13th - Laurelville, OH show (July 14th is rain date)

August 11th - Ross County Fair show - OPAG meeting

August 11-17 - PGI Convention, LaPorte IN
      August 14th - Battle of the Bands - OPAG/NEOPG at PGI convention


October 6th - Mt. Gilead, OH - OPAG/NEOPG joint meeting and shoot




Visit our fellow Ohioans from the Northeast at  NEOPG



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