Fireworks in Fisch are single-use tools that shoot into the sky and burst into color when lit. They work as a short-range signal flare for nearby friends, but during Fischfest they matter for a different reason. Marina’s main quest line on the beach island asks you to hand them in, and you cannot fish or dig them up. The only way to get one is to buy it.
Quick answer: Find the Travelling Merchant’s boat docked at an island, open its shop, and buy a Firework for 130C$. The boat appears at random, including at Sunstone and Moosewood, so check those shorelines until it is parked.
Buy Fireworks from the Travelling Merchant for 130C$
The Travelling Merchant is a roaming boat vendor and the only reliable place to get a Firework. It does not stay in one fixed spot. Instead, it cycles between islands and docks for a limited window before moving on. When the boat is present, walk up to it, open the shop, and purchase the item directly.
During Fischfest the merchant has been seen around the active map, with Sunstone and Moosewood being common stops. Because the spawn is random, there is no timer to count on. The practical move is to keep checking the usual docking spots while you work through other event tasks.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Item type | Consumable tool |
| Source | Travelling Merchant boat |
| Cost | 130C$ |
| Known spawn islands | Sunstone, Moosewood |
| Uses | Single use, then consumed |
Tip: Buy a few extra while the merchant is docked. Each Firework is consumed after one use, so stocking up in a single visit saves you from chasing the boat down again later.
Turn in Fireworks for Marina’s Fischfest quest
Marina starts the Fischfest main quest line once you reach the beach island, and her collection stage asks for fireworks alongside fish and water balloons. Since the merchant is the only seller, fishing or searching the shore for fireworks will not work. You buy them, then deliver them.
Note: The fireworks task is one piece of a longer chain. Finishing the full main quest through Captain Conch and Marina, including the fish and water balloon steps, is what eventually unlocks the Magical Conch and later island progress.
How to use a Firework and confirm it worked
Once a Firework is in your hotbar, equip it and ignite it. It shoots upward and explodes into a burst of color. That visible launch is your confirmation, and the slot empties afterward because the item is used up in one go.
As a signal, the explosion can help a friend spot you, but only over a short distance. A teammate far across the map will not be led to you by it. For Marina’s quest you do not light the fireworks yourself. You carry them in your inventory and deliver them so they count toward the collection goal.
Why you cannot find Fireworks
If fireworks are not showing up, the cause is almost always the merchant. The boat spawns at random and does not stay docked, so an empty shoreline simply means it has not arrived yet or has already moved on. Keep cycling between the islands where it appears and try again after a short wait.
- The Travelling Merchant boat is not currently docked at the island you are on.
- You do not have 130C$ available for each purchase you want to make.
- You are trying to fish or dig for fireworks, which never produces them.
Treat the merchant’s visit as your one window. When the boat is parked, grab everything you need for Marina’s collection in that trip, and you will avoid having to track the vendor down again midway through the Fischfest quest line.
