Frequently Asked Questions

The Festival and Fire Muster is free entry.  Bingo and Carnival do charge to participate.

No, however for collectors, buttons are available for purchase near the Beer Tent.

Parking is available in the Nicollet Middle School and Sky Oaks parking lots.   Street parking is also available in the area.

There is a parking lot for vehicles with Handicap permits located at the West Entrance (Nicollet Avenue).  Enter Civic Center Drive off of Nicollet Ave.

There will be volunteers in golf carts shuttling people from the West Entrance to the stage area.

We recommend either the West Entrance (Nicollet Avenue and Civic Center Drive) or at Nicollet Middle School. If dropped off at the schools back side parking lot, you will need to walk down a hillside and after dark lighting is minimal so proceed at your own risk.

Fireworks are on Saturday Night (weather permitting), sometime after dusk but we shoot for a 9:45pm start.  The Fire Department gives us the OK to initiate the fireworks based on weather conditions.

Skateboards are allowed to be used in the skate park only.  You must walk with your skateboard to the skateboard park. Bikes and roller skates/blades are NOT allowed on the BFM Grounds

We provide 2 ATMs, one in the Stage Beer Tent and also the Bingo Tent.

The Carnival operates Friday 5-11pm, and Saturday 12:30pm - 11pm

It varies by ride.  Buy tickets at their ticket booth.  The Fire Muster Festival does not operate the carnival, we only provide them space.

They only accept cash.

Prices vary.  But you will find it to be very affordable, relative to other community festivals.

Beer tent and food vendors only accept cash.  Some merchandise vendors may take credit card. Beer Tent sells tickets for beverages and an ATM is available in the tent. Prices may vary based on what you are purchasing.

All ages are welcome! The Fire Muster Festival has no set policy on age.

On Friday, bingo is at 5:00pm in the Beer Tent. On Saturday Bingo is 3:00pm-7:00pm

It is family friendly, but you must be at least 18 years of age to purchase bingo cards.

Only certified assist dogs are allowed. You must be prepared to show us your certification.

On Friday night music starts at 7:00-7:30pm. 
On Saturday, music is planned for 1-5pm, and headliner acts 7-11pm. See schedule each year for details.

No coolers or outside food or beverages.  You will find our prices for beverages are very low relative to other festivals.

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