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Sundown Staff
It takes a huge cumulative effort from denizens of our community to bring such a spectacular festival to life, and our Sundown Salute committee is always looking for more hands to come on deck! Whether it be patrolling grounds, helping vendors, trash pickup, medical assistance, or even administrative help, there is certainly a perfect fit for you!
For more information, please contact us on our Official Facebook page or call us at 785-238-2885! You can find our social links in the footer below.Carnival
Our annual entertainment is back in full force, as Ottaway Amusements will be rolling back through town for another five-day spree! For part-time employment information or for other amusement queries, please click on this link to be redirected to their official business page.Vendor
For all of those interested in partnering in our Vendor Program:
I would like to thank you all for your participation in this past year’s Sundown Salute Festival. Here is to another amazing year! The following are IMPORTANT items that I need to make you aware of:
1. If you are a vendor that needs electricity you will need to bring at least a 100’ extension cord that is NOT SPLICED. Your cords must meet our City Inspectors Codes before you can open for business.
2. If you need to drive into the park to set-up you will need to enter at 5th and Jefferson Street and stay on the sidewalk.
3. If you will be selling soda/water or other refreshment you will need to supply the product and must pay an additional $250.00 fee to Sundown Salute. We will have ice for sale at the event for vendors if needed. We will have two Sundown Salute trailers selling soda and water in the park. This is the only soda and water that should be sold unless you have paid the additional fee.
4. Food vendors, ice will be for sale at the Information Booth. Ice will be available at the Information Booth ONLY. You will be responsible for picking up your own ice and transporting it to your area. If you have any questions or problems, please let us know.
5. Please do not drive or park on the grass. The only vehicles that will be allowed to park on the grass are the food vender trailers, and that will be only in the food court area. Food court vehicles can be driven into the food court area prior to opening each day, but they must be moved immediately after unloading. We do not provide a place to park vehicles or supply trailers. These vehicles cannot be parked on the streets around Heritage Park, as this area is for Sundown Salute and Emergency Vehicles only. Thank you for your assistance in this very important matter.
6. Open times: July 3rd 5:00pm, July 4th, 11:00am (or after parade), July 5th 4:00pm, July 6th, 11:00am, July 7th 11:00am. Opening and Closing times are at your discretion. The Carnival will be open each night until 11pm. Closing on this day is at your discretion.
7. You must check-in at the Information Booth located adjacent to the water fountain prior to setting up.
Thank You for your continued support,
Sundown Salute Committee
Click here for a PDF version of the Vendor Registration Form.Contests
42nd Annual Freedom
The 2019 Sundown Salute Freedom 5K and 10K Run takes place on July 4, 2019. The run is capped at 500 runners for the 5K and 10K. Start time is at 7:00 am, no later. Cost of entry for the 5K is $25.00 and for the 10K it's $30.00. The 10K is a race, so if you plan on walking please sign up for the 5k. A $5 increase in price will occur after June 20, 2019, and NO Guarantee of T-Shirt can be made. Finishers medals for all finishers of the 5K and 10K. A 1-Mile Fun Run will begin at 8:30 AM. No entry cost for the Fun Run.
Click HERE for more information!
Annual Car Show
More info will be released, as well as registration forms, in the very near future.
Parade
Sundown Salute is gearing up for the annual 4th of July Sundown Salute parade. This year’s theme is “Tribute to America.” This is to signify the role Geary County played in the growing of the United States and all the USA has to offer. The parade will be on July 4th, 2019 and starts at 10:00 am. Please note new regulations concerning entries to the parade.
Whether you plan to be judged or not, all entries must be decorated according to this theme or a patriotic theme!
Prizes will be awarded to First, Second, and Third Places. Judging will be done in the staging area so floats can be recognized as the winning floats during the parade. Your cooperation in the staging area and parade route is expected and appreciated. Your entry is free and we encourage you to be creative for this year’s parade. Remember, you must decorate your entry(s). Please complete the attached entry form and return it to Sundown Salute Parade P.O. Box 287, Junction City, Kansas 66441 or email a copy to SundownSalutejcge@gmail.com.
If you have questions, contact Tricia Verschage @ 912-332-2465 or e-mail SundownSalutejcge@gmail.com
CAR/MOTORCYCLE CLUBS
1. Motorcycle, ATV, and Scooter operators must abide by all City Ordinance and safety laws accordingly during ALL Parades in Junction City, KS
2. Operators of all motorized vehicles to include motorcycles understand that they will be ticketed for any violations of the law while in the parade (this includes any burnouts that may harm spectators from rubber or excessive smoke from tires)
3. ALL motorized vehicle operators are subject to immediate removal from the Independence Day Parade if any Law Enforcement Officer feels they are in violation of the law and that Operator has endangered the safety of the bystanders at the Parade, participants of the Parade, or themselves
4. Penalty for not adhering to these strict guidelines will be harsh and swift – ZERO Tolerance!
5. Motorcycle Clubs/Organizations or Car and Truck Clubs/Organizations will forfeit the privilege of future applications in ANY parade held in Junction City
Throwing candy and passing out items
1. Throwing candy and other items from vehicles or floats is prohibited. Candy can be given out by persons walking near the curb area. No Candy is to be thrown from decorated vehicles, trailers or floats.
2. This is done in an effort to keep spectators from coming into the path of vehicles and floats on the parade route.
3. This policy will be strictly enforced and violators will be removed from the parade and will no be allowed to participate in future parades.
* NO Stopping and Performing on the Parade Route. Again, NO Stopping on the Parade Route. The parade should be at all times moving.
Click HERE for a registration form!