2025 Parking and Free Bus Friday & Saturday
Free Parking & Shuttle Service
Presented by MVTA – Friday & Saturday after Labor Day!
Free Bus Rides Are Back
We’re thrilled to partner once again with MVTA to offer FREE bus rides from the Burnsville Transit Station (BTS) directly to the festival grounds.
Parking at BTS is FREE, so skip the hassle of finding parking near the event and enjoy the convenience of a quick, comfortable ride.
All MVTA Buses for this service are wheelchair accessible.
Bonus for Riders
Every rider on the Burnsville Festival Free Bus will receive a $2 off beverage coupon, valid at the Beer Tent for any drink we serve.
Simply pick up your coupon from volunteers at the “Information Tent”, located right next to the bus drop-off point.
Pickup & Drop-Off Locations
-
Boarding Options:
-
Bay D at Burnsville Transit Station (100 East Hwy 13, Burnsville)
-
Nicollet & Civic Center Parkway (Note: not available during parade times – see detours)
-
-
Festival Drop-Off Location:
-
Outside the Burnsville Ice Center, right next to one of our secure entrance gates.
-
Friday Shuttle Schedule
-
Buses run every 15 minutes
-
First bus departs BTS at 3:35 PM
-
Last bus leaves the festival (Ice Center) at 11:50 PM
Saturday Shuttle Schedule
-
Buses run every 15 minutes
-
First bus departs BTS at 10:00 AM
-
Last bus leaves the festival (Ice Center) at 11:40 PM
Parade Detour – Saturday Only
During the parade road closure (approx. 10:30 AM–1:30 PM), buses will not serve the Nicollet & Civic Center Parkway stop. Please board at the Transit Station instead during this time.
Fireworks Detour – Friday & Saturday Night
During fireworks, buses cannot access the Ice Center due to public safety closures.
-
The last bus departing from the Ice Center will leave at 9:20 PM
-
After 9:20 PM, catch the shuttle at Nicollet & Civic Center Parkway to return to BTS
Sponsored by:
