JAMES J. HILL DAYS
The Wayzata area community celebrates its 41st annual festival with carnival rides, craft beer festival and youth fishing championship. See the Twin City River Rats perform water skiing stunts and local organizations and celebrities in the parade. A two-night beach bash includes performances by Soul Asylum and the BoDeans. Fan favorite dachshund races take place with canine demonstrations. (Today-Sun. Downtown Wayzata. jamesjhilldays.com.)
BURNSVILLE FIRE MUSTER
Start this fire prevention festival by shaking a leg at the block party to the music of the Del Counts. See police and fire demonstrations and speak with the Minnesota Fire Engine Club. Also a parade, carnival and family activities. Fireworks at dusk Sat. (5 p.m. today; 7:30 a.m. Sat. Free. Civic Center Park, 100 Civic Center Dr., Burnsville. burnsvillefiremuster.com.)
MELISSA WALKER
