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Thursday July 4, 2013
- Don't miss this!
- Run in the Fun Run, again
- It's Free!
- Send us your thoughts
- Bands for 2013
- The 37th Annual Coors Freedom Run Registration form is pending approval. Please check back for updates
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.
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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.
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July 3, 2013 - Main Events of the Day
5:00 PM Clarabel’s Dance Studio Heritage Park Bandstand
6:00 PM Hamburger Feed Corner of 6th and Jefferson
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Free for the first 500 people)
6:00 PM Carnival Opens (Wristbands 6-10 pm) 6th & Jefferson
$20 wristband with Military ID $25 without ID
6:30 PM Fireflight Heritage Park, Main Stage
8:00 PM Shonlock Heritage Park, Main Stage -
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
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July 5, 2013 - Main Events of the Day
12:00PM Mobile Aquarium
- Milford Fish Hatchery Open All Day
12:00 PM Russ Leno Master Watermelon Carver Heritage Park
12:00 PM Kid Zone 5th & Jefferson
12:00 PM Carnival opens 12:00 PM - Midnight 6th & Jefferson(Wristbands 6-10pm)
1:00 PM Brian Wendling Heritage Park Bandstand- Juggler! Comedy! Energy!
2:00 PM Russ Leno Master Watermelon Carver Heritage Park
3:00 PM Brian Wendling Heritage Park Bandstand- Juggler! Comedy! Energy!
6:30 PM Funk Syndicate Heritage Park Main Stage
7:45 PM Satisfaction Heritage Park Main Stage-The Rolling Stones Tribute
9:00 PM LITTLE RIVER BAND Heritage Park Main Stage -
July 6, 2013 - Main Events of the Day
8:00AM - 2:00PM - Car Show 6th & Washington
10:00AM Mobile Aquarium 5th Street
- Milford Fish Hatchery Open All Day
10:00 AM Kid Zone Heritage Park
11:00 AM Brian Wendling Heritage Park Bandstand - Juggler! Comedy! Energy!
12:00 PM Carnival Opens 12:00PM - Midnight 6th & Jefferson(wristbands 12-4pm and 6-10pm)
1:00 PM Brian Wendling Heritage Park Bandstand- Juggler! Comedy! Energy!
1:30 PM Russ Leno Master Watermelon Carver Heritage Park(Seed-spitting contest, prizes will be given)
2:30 PM Chris Clark Bicycle Stunt Show 6th & Washington
3:30 PM Russ Leno Master Watermelon Carver Heritage Park(Seed-spitting contest, prizes will be given)
5:00 PM Chris Clark Bicycle Stunt Show 6th & Washington
6:30 PM Noe Palma Heritage Park Main Stage
7:45 PM Special Forces Heritage Park Main Stage - The Tribute to .38 Special
9:00 PM JOSH GRACIN Heritage Park Main Stage -
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.
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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.
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NEWS & EVENTS
- 01.08.2013
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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.
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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.
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Updates
- 12.18.2012
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Registration form uploaded to the server for public access on 18 December 2012
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 &
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Committment
Band Schedule (Flyer)
3 July
- 6:30-7:30 Fireflight
- 8:00-8:45 Shonlock4 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 Band6 July
- 6:30-7:30 Noe Palma (Country)
- 7:45-8:45 Special Forces, The Tribute to .38 Special
- 9:00-10:15 Josh Gracin2013 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
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
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
GET IN TOUCH
Sundown Salute
P.O. Box 287
Junction City, KS 66441
FAX: +1 785 223 0849
E-mail: sundownsalute@jcks.com
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USE POLICY
The Sundown Salute website is an information tool to be used for entertainment purposes only. The information within is subject to change at anytime, and without notice. Please refer back often to confirm dates and times for specific events.
Sundown Salute, it's Managers, Coordinators or Volunteers are not liable for lost revenue or income as a result of a change in scheduled information from third-party persons or companies hired by Sundown Salute.
Where is Sundown Salute?
Sundown Salute takes place in the Pride of the Heartland, Junction City - Geary County, Kansas
The Sponsors of Sundown Salute... "they make it all happen!"
This event—the largest free Independence Day Celebration in the state—depends on the sponsorships of very generous companies and individuals in Junction City and the surrounding area.
If you should meet someone associated with one of these companies, please thank them for making Sundown Salute possible. Sundown Salute is entering its 39th year. Now that the celebration has been moved to town, it continues to become bigger and better every year, drawing more people to the Junction City community. As we continue to showcase our community with this celebration, it costs more every year to continue to provide the level of entertainment that we have provided in the past. More
















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 & GrillWhite 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 & HoffmanAdditional 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

