Family spotlights: James J. Hill Days, Burnsville Fire Muster

August 31, 2013 at 7:00PM
DAVID BREWSTER ‘ dbrewster@startribune.com Sunday_11/27/05_St.Paul - - - - - Big and Rich , Big Kenny (left) and John Rich (right) in performance at the Xcel Energy Ceneter Sunday night. ORG XMIT: MIN2013082814180707
Big Kenny and John Rich of Big and Rich in performance at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

JAMES J. HILL DAYS

This annual festival is doing it Big and Rich this year. The well-known country music duo will perform Saturday. Squeal with glee on carnival rides and watch the Police Department take on the Fire Department in a softball game. Other attractions include a coaster-cart derby, used-book sale, water-ski show, street dance and the Wayzata Art Experience. There will be fireworks at dusk Saturday. (6 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. next Sun. Free; some events ticketed. Big and Rich tickets, $25. Downtown Wayzata. http://jamesjhilldays.com.)

BURNSVILLE FIRE MUSTER

This five-day family-focused event offers fun for all ages. There will be police and fire demonstrations, a parade, live music, a carnival and family activities. There will be fireworks at dusk Saturday. (5-10 p.m. Wed.; 5-8 p.m. Thu.; 5-11 p.m. Fri.; 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. next Sun. Free. Civic Center Park, 100 Civic Center Dr., Burnsville. www.burnsvillefire muster.com.)

MELISSA WALKER

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