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We would like to thank all of our fellow Junction City residents and our many friends from around North Central Kansas who came and enjoyed the Largest Free Independence Day Celebration in the state! We would also like to thank the many volunteers and other helpers who kept everything running smoothly. Finally, and most of all, we thank our many sponsors whose generous support make it possible every year for us to rock!
If you missed out on getting your special Sundown Salute tee shirt or Bobblehead, check out our full line of merchandise at J Scoop, the retail store operated by Junction City High School students at 710 N. Washington St.
See you next year!
Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford may not have intended it, but their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited has taken on a startling life of its own. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section (bass and drums respectively) from the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Creedence Clearwater Revisited project in 1995 to once again perform live Creedence Clearwater Revival hits - touchstones of a generation. Though the pair initially only planned to play private parties, Creedence Clearwater Revisited now performs up to 100 shows a year and has released the album "Recollection." [read more and view video]
Mickey Thomas is the owner of the soaring voice that propelled Starship through the decades of the 80’s and 90’s. With his soulful and compelling vocals, MICKEY has established himself as one of Rock Music’s most recognizable stars. [read more and view video]
Separate Ways, the Ultimate Journey Tribute Show on the east coast, truly defies description. This is the closest you'll get to see the early-mid 80's line-up of Journey live, ever. An accurate portrayal of the Steve Perry era is duplicated in every way.
Crafting songs that make this happen was the goal with Whispered and Shouted, the follow-up album to Aaron Shust's chart-topping debut Anything Worth Saying. A life-long churchgoer Shust grew up in Pittsburgh, where he started playing piano at 7. [read more and view video ]
If you take the wild abandon, freedom and exhilaration of the cowboy lifestyle, and combine that with the surging power of a giant Pacific wave – what some surfers fondly call “the Crush” – you get Nashville’s most unique band ever: COWBOY CRUSH. Throw into the mix three beautiful and exceptionally talented women, and the result is an experience like you’ve never heard. [read more and hear their latest hit!]
Boston, Mass. - the city that boasts musical groups such as Boston, members of Journey, J.Geils, and Peter Wolf, Godsmack, of course Aerosmith. Adding to this city's list of musical powerhouses, for a decade and a half, is DRAW THE LINE, the Aerosmith Tribute Band. [read more and view video]
Extreme Canines Return!
A huge hit last year, The Perondi's Extreme Canines Show is a hair-raising, spine-tingling, thrilling stunt dog show. Their legacy began back in 1996 with the rescue of our first celebrity dog star, "Pepper". Since then they have produced thousands of shows across the nation and now offer one of the largest novelty, trick, and stunt dog shows in the world. Last year alone they produced over 500 shows in the United States and Canada. The family show is made of numerous professional trainers and canine stars. [read more and view video ]
 Finally, here's your chance to show all your friends and family the boogies that's in you and has got to come out! Pick your song and show everyone that you've always been a great dancer!
Boogie Bodies utilizes state of the art equipment to superimpose your larger than life head onto a dancing body giving the impression you are an accomplished dancer for a variety of songs and stage scenarios. [read more and view video]
You didn't have to wait until July 2 to be part of this year's celebrations. This year, we had a special Junction City Crafts Show on May 24 (check out the regional crafters at the show)! It was so successful that next year's Crafts Show is already set for May 30, 2009. Get your application today!.
Most of the events listed on the schedule will take place in Heritage Park, which is at the corner of 6th and Washington streets. Directions to Junction City and Heritage Park.
Parking is available at the city lot at 8th and Jefferson, as well as along Washington and Jefferson streets. City Parking Map. Wondering about other things (like seating)? Here's an FAQ.
Last Updated
July 15, 2008
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