I realize these are way out of your suggested price range, but I got one for Christmas as a kid and loved it. It’s a wonder they haven’t been crushed by the nanny state.
http://www.bigbangcannons.com/default.aspx
Still made in the USA as they have been for over a century.
Perfect for the 4th of July!
I’d love one of those to compete with the nearby high school that fires their cannon every time they get a touchdown.