Sundown Salute - the Largest Free Independence Day Celebration in the State of Kansas!

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Home :: This Year's Schedule in Heritage Park (and elsewhere)

The Sundown Salute's Schedule

Carnival Wristbands are valid only during the days and hours below. Also note that the wristbands are $25 this year.

Friday, June 27 6-10PM Wristbands $25
Saturday, June 28 6-10PM Wristbands $25
Sunday, June 29 6-10PM Wristbands $25
Monday, June 30 6-10PM Wristbands $25
Tuesday, July 1 6-10PM Wristbands $25
Wednesday July 2 Military Appreciation 6-10PM Wristbands $25/$18 with Military ID
Thursday July 3 6-11PM Wristbands $25/$18 with Military ID
Friday July 4 None
Saturday July 5 None
Sunday July 6 None

Most of the events listed below 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.

All Day, Everyday Events (These events are in Heritage Park almost every day of the celebration, though they are not constantly running—after all, even event people need a break every now and then!)
Boogie Bodies
Fables of the West
Hedrick's Petting Zoo
Jackson Chainsaw Carvers
Lanky the Clown
Sandscapes Sand Sculpture
Stingray Exhibit
Water Wars!
Sundown Salute Information Booth - West of the Heritage Park Fountain

Please note: We'll be adding information on the events listed below in the coming weeks. So, come back and check out what's new!

Friday, JUNE 27, 2008
Time	Event Name	Location
6:00 PM	Carnival Opens (Wristbands $25 - Rides from 6PM-10PM)	7th & Jefferson Streets

Saturday, JUNE 28, 2008
6:00 PM	Carnival Opens (Wristbands $25 - Rides from 6PM-10PM)	7th & Jefferson Streets

Sunday, JUNE 29, 2008
6:00 PM	Carnival Opens (Wristbands $25 - Rides from 6PM-10PM)	7th & Jefferson Streets

Monday, JUNE 30, 2008
6:00 PM	Carnival Opens (Wristbands $25 - Rides from 6PM-10PM)	7th & Jefferson Streets

Tuesday, JULY 1, 2008
6:00 PM	Carnival Opens (Wristbands $25 - Rides from 6PM-10PM)	7th & Jefferson Streets
6:00 PM	Hamburger Feed 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	Front of Municipal Building

Wednesday, JULY 2, 2008
Military Appreciation Day
1:00 PM	Meet and Greet Cowboy Crush 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Fort Riley
6:00 PM	Gala - presented by the Little Theatre	Municipal Building
6:00 PM	Carnival Opens (Wristband $25 / $18 with Military ID - Rides from 6PM-10PM)	7th & Jefferson Streets
6:30 PM	Army Band (rock)	Heritage Park-Main Stage
8:30 PM	Cowboy Crush	Heritage Park-Main Stage
10:00 PM	Youth Commission Car light parade	6th & Washington
10:30 PM	Movie in the Park	Heritage Park-Bandstand

Thursday, JULY 3, 2008
Kid's Day / Tribute Night
9:00 AM	Kids Zone	5th & Jefferson
9:30 AM	The Comedy and Magic of Terry Elton	Heritage Park
10:00 AM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
10:00 AM	Extreme Canines Show	Heritage Park
10:30 AM	Backyard Circus and Parade	Heritage Park
11:00 AM	The Comedy and Magic of Terry Elton	Heritage Park
1:15 PM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
2:00 PM	Extreme Canines Show	Heritage Park
2:30 PM	Backyard Circus and Parade	Heritage Park
3:00 AM	The Comedy and Magic of Terry Elton	Heritage Park
5:00 PM	Spin City Kid's Night (5:00 pm-11:00 pm Ages 6-12 $1 Admission)	Spin City 915 S. Washington
5:00 PM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
5:30 PM	Clarabell's Dance Studio (5:30pm-6:00pm)	Bandstand
6:00 PM	Bates' Dance Studio (6:00pm-6:30pm)	Bandstand
6:00 PM	Carnival Opens (Wristband $25 / $18 with Military ID - Rides from 6PM-10PM)	7th & Jefferson Streets
6:30 PM	Separate Ways, The Ultimate Journey Tribute	Heritage Park Main Stage
8:30 PM	Draw the Line, The Aerosmith Tribute Band	Heritage Park Main Stage
10:00 PM	Fireworks

Friday, JULY 4, 2008
7:30 AM	Coors Freedom 10K Run	6th & Washington
9:00 AM	Coors One Mile Fun Run	6th & Washington
10:00 AM	Parade - Cox Communications / Junction City Fort Riley Shrine Club
11:00 AM	Carnival Opens (Wristbands NOT valid today!)	7th & Jefferson Streets
12:00 PM	Veterans Ceremony	Heritage Park
12:00 PM	Kids Zone	Heritage Park
1:00 PM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
1:00 PM	Free Swimming 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Municipal Pool
1:30 PM	The Comedy and Magic of Terry Elton	Heritage Park
1:30 PM	Extreme Canines Show	Heritage Park
2:00 PM	Youth Chautauqua (GCHS Museum alt. site)	Municipal Building
2:00 PM	Backyard Circus and Parade (45 minutes)	Heritage Park
2:30 PM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
3:00 PM	Extreme Freestyle Motocross	East side of Heritage park Between 6th and 5th on Washington
11:00 AM	The Comedy and Magic of Terry Elton	Heritage Park
4:00 PM	Extreme Canines Show	Heritage Park
4:30 PM	Backyard Circus and Parade	Heritage Park
5:00 PM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
5:30 PM	Extreme Freestyle Motocross	East side of Heritage park Between 6th and 5th on Washington
6:30 PM	J.C. and Live Version (R&B)	Heritage Park Main Stage
8:30 PM	Creedence Clearwater Revisited	Heritage Park Main Stage
10:00 PM	City of Junction City Fireworks Extravaganza sponsored by U.S. Cellular	Heritage Park
10:15 PM	Extreme Freestyle Motocross	East side of Heritage park Between 6th and 5th on Washington

Saturday, JULY 5, 2008
9:00 AM	Car Show Registration 9:00 am - 11:00 am	Heritage Park
10:00 AM	Battle of the Bands 10:00 am - 6:00 pm	Heritage Park Main Stage
10:00 AM	Red, White & Blue Crafts (All ages) 10:00 am - Noon	Dorothy Bramlage Public Library
12:00 PM	Kids Zone	Heritage park
12:00 PM	Car Show - Noon - 6:30 PM	Heritage Park
12:00 PM	Carnival Opens (Wristbands NOT valid today!)	7th & Jefferson Streets
12:00 PM	The Comedy and Magic of Terry Elton	Heritage Park
12:30 PM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
1:00 PM	Car Show Judging	Heritage Park
1:00 PM	Extreme Canines Show	Heritage Park
1:30 PM	Backyard Circus and Parade	Heritage Park
2:00 PM	The Comedy and Magic of Terry Elton	Heritage Park
2:00 PM	Little Theatre Summer Program	Municipal Building
2:30 PM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
3:00 PM	Extreme Canines Show	Heritage Park
4:00 PM	Backyard Circus and Parade	Heritage Park
4:30 PM	The Comedy and Magic of Terry Elton	Heritage Park
5:00 PM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
5:30 PM	Car Show Presentation	Heritage Park
6:00 PM	Sell Out band 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm	Heritage Park Main Stage
8:00 PM	Starship featuring Mickey Thomas	Heritage Park Main Stage
9:30 PM	Street Dance with Outlaw Junkies Till 1:00 am!	Heritage Park Second Stage

Sunday, JULY 6, 2008
7:00 AM	Pasta 58 Bike Ride sponsored by Junction City Recreation Department	Municipal Building
10:30 AM	Church Service	Heritage Park Main Stage
1:00 PM	Clarabell's Dance Studio (12:00pm - 1:00pm) Rescheduled from 1 pm to Noon!	Bandstand
12:00 PM	Kids Zone	Heritage Park
12:00 PM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
12:30 PM	Extreme Canines Show	Heritage Park
1:00 PM	Backyard Circus and Parade	Bandstand
1:00 PM	Carnival Opens (Wristbands NOT valid today!)	7th & Jefferson Streets
1:30 PM	The Comedy and Magic of Terry Elton	Heritage Park
2:00 PM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
2:30 PM	Extreme Canines Show	Heritage Park
3:00 PM	Backyard Circus and Parade	Heritage Park
3:30 PM	The Comedy and Magic of Terry Elton	Heritage Park
4:00 PM	Wild About Monkeys	Heritage Park
4:30 PM	Extreme Canines Show	Heritage Park
5:00 PM	Backyard Circus and Parade	Heritage Park
5:30 PM	Kid's Parade with Backyard Circus	Heritage Park
6:00 PM	Solar Eclipse (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)	Heritage Park Main Stage
8:00 PM	Aaron Shust (8:00 pm - 9:30 pm)	Heritage Park Main Stage

Last Updated July 10, 2008