Community Corner

Burnsville Fire Muster, Day 4: Fire Truck Cavalcade and Fireworks

Find out what's happening during the city's key annual event on Sept. 8.

Under The Lights Fast Pitch Softball Tournament

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: The first game starts at 9 a.m. 
  • Location: Lac Lavon 
  • Details: The tourney includes ages U10 and U12. Each team is guaranteed at least one game. The cost is $125.00, plus two balls.  For more information go to http://www.eteamz.com/AppleValleyFastpitch/.

Minnesota Timberwolves—Cancelled 

Fire Truck Parade

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Line up begins at 10.
  • Location: Route Map 

Carnival

Fire Demonstrations 

Helicopter Rides

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: Starting at noon.
  • Location: On top of the hill, west of the Main Stage.
  • Details: Rides are 8 to 9 minute rides, provided by MN Helicopters, Inc.

Minnesota Vixen 

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Location: Minnesota Vixen Booth
  • Details: Children and adults are welcome to work some skills and drills with players from the Vixen, the longest continuously operating women’s football team in the country. Check out the team's website at www.minnesotavixen.us.

Auto Extrication Demonstration

Robin's Reading Corner—Discontinued

Home Depot Children's Built-It Workshop

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Location: Kidz Korner, on right side of main gate

First Annual Business Expo

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Location: Civic Center Park 
  • Details: Stop by and visit with area home improvement buisnesses during the first-ever Business Expo. Learn more by clicking here.

Live Music from the School of Rock

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Location: Main Stage

Rockwall and Obstacle Course

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: 1:00PM-6:00PM
  • Location: Civic Center Park 
  • Sponsored by: Minnesota National Guard

Baby Crawl

Pony Rides

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Location: Kidz Korner
  • Details: Cost is $5. For more information go to www.ponypartiesexpress.com.

Big Wheel Races

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: 2:30 p.m. (Register by 2:15)
  • Location: Kidz Korner - On right inside main gate. 
  • Details: Limited to 75 participants, ages 2 to 7 years old. Big Wheels will be provided. Please do NOT bring your own.

Bingo

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Location: Beer Tent 

Police Canine Demonstration

Bucket Brigade Challenge

  • Date: Sept. 8, 2012
  • Time: 3 p.m.
  • Location: Civic Center Park 
  • Details: This event features teams from District 191 elementary schools.

Fire Truck Water Display

Live Music: Hitchville

Fireworks

For those who want to give back to the community, there are two opportunities during Fire Muster. The city will be collecting donations for the local food shelf all night long, near the Main Stage and Souvenir Tent. There will also be a blood bank on site, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Civic Center Park, Nicollet Ave. & 130th St. Please visit www.redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or call 1-800-GIVELIFE (800-448-3543).


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