The Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster is back September 4–6, 2025, and it’s bigger, brighter, and more community-driven than ever. This free three-day celebration is Burnsville’s oldest and largest fundraising festival, blending tradition with modern fun for the whole family.
All the details at the event website: https://www.burnsvillefestival.org/
This isn’t just another community event—it’s a true celebration of Burnsville’s rich culture and history.
Completely free to attend and supports local nonprofits.
Features multicultural performances, arts, education, public safety, agriculture, and more.
Powered by 100+ volunteers and in partnership with the City of Burnsville.
Rooted in tradition, the festival began in 1980 with a firefighter’s dream of a parade—and grew into what we enjoy today.
All day: Festival Medallion Hunt across Burnsville parks
5:00–8:30 PM: Food Truck Festival and Block Party at Nicollet Commons Park / Ames Center Plaza
5:30–8:30 PM: Live music by Free & Easy Band
6:00–8:00 PM: Craft beer tasting and food sampling
Free bus service begins at 3:35 PM from Burnsville Transit Station to Civic Center Park
5:00–8:00 PM: Carnival rides, Inflatable Zone, Kidz Korner
5:00–11:00 PM: Food vendors, beer tents, VIP area, bingo, and merchandise
Live music: Old School 191 (5:30–6:30 PM) and Johnny Holm Band (7:30–11:00 PM)
6:00–10:00 PM: Fire truck display
9:40–10:00 PM: Fireworks show
8:00 AM–5:00 PM: Pickleball Tournament
11:00 AM–1:00 PM: Fire Truck & Community Parade
12:00–8:00 PM: Carnival rides, Inflatable Zone, Kidz Korner, and Baby Crawl Races (1:00 PM)
1:00–11:00 PM: Bingo, multicultural stage, sensory-friendly zones, big-wheel races, K9 show, Zombie Garage Zone, and live entertainment
Headliner: Fleetwood Mask Band (8:00–11:00 PM)
9:25–9:40 PM: Drone show
9:40–10:00 PM: Fireworks finale
To keep everyone safe and comfortable, the festival has new policies in place:
Festival area fenced with three secured entry points (metal detectors and bag check).
No coolers, pets, weapons, or outside food/drink (except registered service dogs).
Unsupervised minor policy: By 8:00 PM, anyone 17 & under must be with a parent/guardian. Carnival rides and games close at 8:00 PM.
The Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster brings together:
A full weekend of activities—parades, rides, live music, drone shows, and fireworks.
A true community spirit, raising funds for local causes.
Inclusive spaces like sensory-friendly zones and diverse cultural performances.
Nostalgia mixed with fresh energy, making it a can’t-miss late-summer tradition.
📅 When: September 4–6, 2025
📍 Where: Burnsville, MN (various locations including Nicollet Commons Park & Civic Center Park)
💲 Cost: Free entry
Mark your calendar, bring your friends and family, and get ready for a weekend filled with music, food, culture, and fireworks. The Burnsville Festival & Fire Muster 2025 is where community and celebration come together.
All the details at the event website: https://www.burnsvillefestival.org/
