Much of the Sundown Salute celebration has been moved to the city of Milford this year but there is still the lineup of bands for the annual event. According to information released by Sundown Salute Committee Director Michelle Stimatze, there will be rock'n roll music with Goddesses of Rock and The Hype on June 30th, country & western with Tate Stevens and Ricochet July 1, rock'n roll featuring Special Forces and Peace, Love & Music July 2, country & western with Queens of Country and Diamond Rio July 3 and The 1st Infantry Division Band, Silver Bullet and Foghat on July 4. The concerts begin at 8 and 10 p.m. in the evening hours.
Admission will be charged, explained Stimatze. "Admission charge $5 to get in and this is the first time we've ever done this. But times have changed and we want to get better bands as we continue to grow. " 12 and under will be admitted free. There will also be a $200 VIP admission where beverages and a daily meal ticket are provided.
Craft and food vendors will participate in Sundown Salute and on Saturday July 3 there will be a car show. There will also be a sanctioned Cornhole tournament on July 2-3.
On July 4 Sundown Salute will continue to hold the annual parade in Junction City along with the Veterans Ceremony and the Freedom Run.