What a hidden gem!! This place has an amazing selection with very reasonable prices. This is a…read morefamily owned shop and has that feel. The owner Miranda was super helpful in answering our questions and has full knowledge of every device. Found these guys on Yelp, they don't have obnoxious billboards all over the tollways but are definitely the best! Our display last night was amazing. No duds, and the neighbors gave several rounds of applause. Great and safe show. Will definitely be back to Dynamite!!!

Wonderful service!! Excellent selection!!! Great prices!! Can't say enough about this location!!!…read moreWhether you want some fun fireworks for kids of all ages or you want to put on a professional grade fireworks show, this is the place!!

great prices awesome selections! go 3-4x before every July 4th! You the most bang for your money!!read more

This was my 1st stop at this store; I had a great conversation with George, his brother, and some…read moreof the staff members. Very friendly and very knowledgeable! As a life-long fireworks enthusiast, I was impressed with the large selection and straightforward pricing. This is my new favorite fireworks store and will definitely be back! With retail stores everywhere (and of all types) becoming increasingly "transactional" and less personalized with face to face interaction and truly listening to what the customer is looking for, it's refreshing to find a business like Big Daddy K's.

They Should've Called It Johnny Rocket's Tax Show…read more Came in to grab a few fireworks for the 4th--left wondering if I accidentally co-signed a mortgage. The selection looked good at first, but the real "fireworks show" happened at the register. On top of regular prices, I got hit with a 12% Indiana Fireworks Tax, two mystery taxes (seriously, they don't even explain what they are), and a 3% "convenience fee" just for paying with a card. By the end, I spent nearly $76 in fees on a $259 order--almost 30% extra, gone in a puff of smoke. The receipt reads like a scam receipt from a carnival. "2 taxes" just thrown together with no breakdown, no warning, no explanation. And the so-called promotions? Might as well have been a participation trophy--barely made a dent. I don't mind paying for quality fireworks--but if you're gonna tax me like I'm importing explosives from another planet, at least be upfront about it. Bottom line: If you like financial surprises, go for it. If you like honesty and value, shop literally anywhere else.

they are incredible give them a call if you have any questions cause they have amazing services the…read moreguys are extremely nice and yes im a real person they also have amazing deals please come here and they have great selections of fireworks everything is cheaper then phantom and other firework stores.

Ask for Nate, his the boss wayyyy cheaper then crazy capital…read more Purple dragon Make a right They help everyone bring the fireworks into the car!

Great place, the variety makes your head spin! Pricing is good and Nate was a huge help, super…read morefriendly, and seemed to know exactly what i was looking for and gave us the best possible deals for the budget that I laid out for him. I will be coming back next year and will recommend this store to anyone with a cravings for fireworks.

** Well Organized ** ** Friendly Staff **…read more** Great Selections ** ** Budget Friendly ** Walking in I was pleasantly surprised with hellos and welcomes. This road side amusement park of fireworks brought out the kid in me instantly. From the little tanks and Roman Candles to the mammoth pro works I never dared play with, they have whatever your speed is. As I walked the isles I knew I wanted something new and different. I was a bit overwhelmed due to the endless selections. Just then a gentleman popped out with, how can I help you? Perfect timing! He walked me through, after asking me what type I was looking for, what kind of space I planned on using them and noise volume. These were great questions. I was walked to each spectacle with enthusiasm and great knowledge of the products. I may make another stop before heading home, thanks guys for a wonderful experience!

Great customer service and the selection was awesome. I am very pleased with my purchase!read more

I don't buy fireworks often, but this time I wanted to try and go somewhere that was better rated…read morethan the big guys that advertise constantly. Uncle Sam's is small, but I love the vibes - some guy was being a DJ outside in 90+ degrees heat. It's small, it's a little hectic; but there is a solid selection of fireworks and the prices are legit. Best part was the cashiers. Not only are they friendly and fast, but because I had my two young kids with me they gave them each a free "tank" firework and even listened when my son was talking a lot about how excited he was. Crystal, in particular, was super nice to us and did a great job. This is now my go-to place for fireworks

We only go there once a year of course before the 4 of July , the place it's small but we always…read morefind what we like This year we did go to another place first called Dynamite it's closed by to other place it's good too wish it comes to fireworks but Uncle Sam is still my favorite

Lila the owner is amazing. Won't do business anywhere else. They have it all. Friendly staff great…read moreprices.

When I arrived I was immediately greeted by the owner! She was extremely helpful. Then her son…read morefinished helping me out and made my 4th of July a complete success. Awesome service and products! Will be back next year definitely! Ask to speak with ramis!

Except for parking the food / entertainment is always top notch. Great night out by Wolf Lake (…read moreSoon to be the "Bears Stadium ? ) who needs that ? Traffic / tax increase and the loss of a great small lake

This fest is the best summer music fest in Northwest Indiana. Unbelievable acts have played this…read morefest over the years and admission is FREE. You can purchase upgrades for better seating and access to discounted beer and drinks, but if you just want to attend you can do so for free. Parking is $25 per car, but you can also access for free via bicycle (they have a bike valet), walk if you live close by or by rideshare (they have a rideshare lot for easy drop off/pick up. I'm not sure why people say it is unsafe; there are more than enough police that pat down at the entrance (just like at almost every other concert venue and sporting event does) and a big police presence throughout the festival. It is a beautiful venue (the pavilion) and easy to get to from Chicago (Skyway and Indiana Toll Road). Website is FestivalOfTheLakes.com

After experiencing the difficulty of getting near the launch site of the fireworks shows, this year…read moreI decided to watch Itasca's firework show from a distance in Elk Grove Village. Though there was still quite a line off 53 and onto Biesterfield and Arlington Heights Roads, this is still much better than what I've experienced closer where the fireworks are launched. It's a good idea to allow a minimum of 30 min before and 30 min after for heavy congestion though even an hour after the show, the traffic was still quite heavy on the main roads. The show itself really dazzled with both a higher frequency of fireworks than many nearby spots as was a larger size fireworks. This spanned a large array of different firework types though I wish there was a little more variety in the colors available. Regardless, even from over a mile away, the show was amazing and well worth the drive nearby. It's still crowded in the surrounding towns and there were a substantial number of lines at local businesses like McDonalds who were serving food. Overall, great fireworks show to watch -- even if you're not experiencing it directly at Hamilton Lakes.

Great shot with lots of beautiful and very patriotic colors and styles of designs above our heads…read moregoing off, but was a little too short.

The fest is pretty large and spread out. Sure, it's free to get in. However, they get you on the…read moreparking costs. They have different tiers depending on how close you want to park. To get in and out of the parking lots can be a pain. The food vendors accept cash or card which is nice. Food lines are long! Be prepared to wait. They had multiple bar lines that were fast. Bar lines also sold water and NA options. Plenty of porta potties. If you plan on attending bring your own chair or blanket to sit on. They allow you to bring in your own food and drinks (just no outside alcohol). Something to keep in mind to keep your costs down. Spread out, but expect crowds. Overall a good event.

We attended this event last year, we had a table set up there for our company (Westway Coach), a…read moreschool bus company. Just wanted to add that we had an amazing time there, the ambient, the music, the food, all was great, we had an amazing time being part of this event.