Burnsville hosts many different events throughout the year that are designed to bring the community together. One of its most popular events is the Fire Muster. The Fire Muster is a four-day event that takes place in September of each year. This popular gathering draws in more than 18,000 people to take part in a medallion hunt, car show, music, beer and wine sampling, inflatables for kids, carnival, parade, and 10k, 5k, and 1k runs. Another popular event is the International Festival of Burnsville. The festival is a celebration of cultural diversity where attendees can enjoy food, vendor tents, dancers, musicians, and other entertainers that exhibit the city’s vast population and traditions. During the Holiday season, Burnsville has a special event called the Winter Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony takes place in the popular Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of the City on November 25th to celebrate …show more content…
One of which is the Ames Performing Arts Center. The center has two theatres, a 1000 seat Proscenium Stage, and 150 seat Black Box. The 2,000 square-foot art gallery currently holds eight gallery exhibits every calendar year. Presentations range from classical music, to comedy, from jazz to Christian rock, from country to rock and roll. Another important organization is The Garage Youth Center. This nonprofit music club and teen center provides after-school and weekend activities like classes, support groups, speakers, and music for the youth of