Sundown Salute

Thursday July 4, 2013

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Sundown Salute is the largest free Independence Day Fireworks display and Celebration in the state of Kansas. Our success depends on the sponsorships of very generous companies and individuals in Junction City and the surrounding areas. If you should meet someone associated with one of our sponsors or their affiliates, please thank them for making Sundown Salute possible.

Who are we?

2013 Events

• 3 July
• 4 July
• Annual Parade
• Mud Bogg fundraiser
• 5 July
• 6 July

Our Events Schedule, to include the complete Bands 2013 listing can be found in this PDF file. The final version of the 2013 Events Schedule is complete. We may be adding some events, but overall the schedule is complete. Friend us on Facebook for the latest up-to-date information.

2013 Spoiler

July 4, 2013 - Main Events

7:00 AM Coors Freedom 5K and 10K Run Heritage Park
(Registration for both races begins at 5:30am)
8:30 AM One Mile Fun Run 5th & Jefferson
10:00 AM Parade - “A Star Spangled Celebration” 6th Street
Sponsored by Cox Communications
12:00 PM Veteran’s Ceremony Heritage Park
12:30 PM Mobile Aquarium 5th Street
- Milford Fish Hatchery Open All Day
1:00 PM Carnival Opens 6th & Jefferson
1:00 PM- Midnight (no wristbands)

1:00 PM Brian Wendling Heritage Park Bandstand - Juggler! Comedy! Energy!
1:00 PM Kid Zone Heritage Park
1:30 PM Russ Leno Master Watermelon Carver Heritage Park
(Seed-spitting contest, prizes will be given)
2:00 PM Chris Clark Bicycle Stunt Show 6th & Washington
3:00 PM Brian Wendling Heritage Park Bandstand - Juggler! Comedy! Energy!
3:30 PM Russ Leno Master Watermelon Carver Heritage Park
(Seed-spitting contest, prizes will be given) 4:00 PM Chris Clark Bicycle Stunt Show 6th & Washington
6:30 PM Journeyman Heritage Park, Main Stage-he Eric Clapton Experience
7:45 PM The Brothers Heritage Park, Main Stage-A Tribute to the Allman Brothers
9:00 PM 4&20 Heritage Park, Main Stage- The Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
10:00 PM Fireworks Extravaganza Heritage Park
10:15 PM 4&20 Heritage Park, Main Stage - The Tribute to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
(Following the Fireworks)

OUR VISION

With the wind at our backs and our Sponsors by our sides, the Sundown Salute Committee will commit our Volunteer time for the betterment of the community.

MISSION

To provide a Free & Fun-Filled event for all ages and types of people, traveling from the far pastures of the Mid-West to downtown Junction City.

NEWS & EVENTS

01.08.2013

The Sundown Salute Committee has committed to another meeting of the minds. We will volunteer our time to discuss the budget for 2013 and make adjustments to the schedule.

Vendors General Info

Food vendors will begin their setup on Tuesday, July 2nd. Craft Vendors will begin setup on Wednesday July 3rd. Please review the Registration form details on page 3.

Registration

Please download and complete the attached PDF Documdent to register as a Vendor for the 2013 Sundown Salute Celebration.

Updates

12.18.2012

Registration form uploaded to the server for public access on 18 December 2012

Image Gallery/Archives

• 2009 Day 1
• 2009 Day 4
• 2007-2009 Images
• Mudbog Fundraiser - "Video"

If you have a collection of images you would like to share with us for the Archives, please mail-in or drop off a CD with your image collections at the City Municipal Building located 700 North Jefferson Street, Junction City, KS 66441.

Volunteers

Our Volunteers put in all their heart and soul
From August to July our Volunteers have committed countless hours into preparing the Largest Free Independence Celebration in the State of Kansas.

Our Sponsors are Local to JC
No other event can compare their parking fees and tickets to the amount of Free Fortitude and Selfless Volunteering Days those of Geary County have committed to year after year.

Volunteer &
Committment

• 2013 Mud Bog Fundraiser
• Water-Wars Rentals
• Countless Volunteer spots on-site

6.05.2013

The Little River Band has been secured for the Band Schedule, playing on July 5th 2013.

Band Schedule (Flyer)

3 July
- 6:30-7:30 Fireflight
- 8:00-8:45 Shonlock

4 July
- 6:30-7:30 Journeyman, The Eric Clapton Experience
- 7:45-8:45 The Brothers, A Tribute to the Allman Brothers
- 9:00-10:45 4&20(C,S,N & Y Tribute)

Bands cont.

5 July
- 6:30-7:30 Funk Syndicate (R&B)
- 7:45-8:45 Satisfaction, The Rolling Stones Tribute
- 9:00-10:15 Little River Band

6 July
- 6:30-7:30 Noe Palma (Country)
- 7:45-8:45 Special Forces, The Tribute to .38 Special
- 9:00-10:15 Josh Gracin

2013 Schedule

"We have completed the 2013 Schedule for Bands, Acts, and Vendors. Feel free to print this PDF Document. A complete 2 Page Folded Poster of everything that the Sundown Salute Committee has worked to bring to Junction City this year. Special Thank you to our Sponsors, whos Love and Contributions provide another Free Independence Day Celebration

Thank you
Sharon Glessner, Director

Main Events for 2013

10K Registration

Manhattan Running Company has additional information on their site. Just like last year, they are coordinating the 10K. Event Flyer

Thank you
Sharon Glessner, Director

37th Annual Coors Freedom Run

2013 Mudbugg Fundraiser

The Mudbogg will take place on Grant Avenue in the same location as previous years. The Mudbogg has been moved to Saturday May 11th. Volunteers needed from 8am-6pm please emailsundownsalute@jcks.com


Thank you
Sharon Glessner, Director

Registration Info

The registration form for the 2013 Sundown Salute Parade is available in PDF format only. Please download this form for printing and your data entry. The address to mail in the form is on Page 2. All questions for the Registration process can be emailed to sundownsalute@jcks.com

Download the registration form Here.

Thank you
Sharon Glessner, Director

Annual 4th of July Parade

CONTACT FORM

Gold Sponsors
Meritrust Credit Union
Geary County, Kansas

Silver Sponsors
Coors Light
KJCK Eagle Broadcasting
Blue Sponsors

Geary County Ministerial Alliance
Cox Communications
Kite’s Bar & Grill

White Sponsors
Central National Bank
Intrust Bank
The Daily Union
Corvias Military Housing

Red Sponsors
Cloud County Community College
First National Bank
City of Grandview Plaza
Barton Community College
McCaleb Electric
Pottberg, Gassman & Hoffman

Additional Thanks…

First Southern Baptist Church
Junction City Chamber of Commerce
Tyme Out Steakhouse
Kansas State University
City of Junction City
Family Video
Health Source of Junction City
City Cycle Sales
First Presbyterian Church
Courtyard by Marriott
Candlewood Suites