Vendors have begun set-up for the largest Independence Day festival in the state of Kansas – Sundown Salute.

Bonnie Brevieska, owner of Brevieska Concessions and the stand Jessie’s Funnel Cakes says that she loves Junction City.

“I love this festival, it’s got a nice hometown feel to it; as far as the festivals and events I go to – it’s in the top, I really like

it,” said Brevieska.

Although the name may suggest that Jessie’s Funnel Cakes is a one-dimensional vendor, Brevieska says they also have funnel cakes, bacon corn dogs, corn dogs, and peanut butter and jelly – just to name a few.

Brevieska hopes her treats are a hit this weekend.

“It depends on the weather and the crowds, but I plan for a lot and hopefully I will sell out,” said Brevieska.

Jason Arnie, owner of JDA Company and the stand Fried Chicken on a Stick says this is his twelfth year working as a vendor for Sundown Salute.

“I love the people – the people of Junction City have always been really good to us and they’re the reasons we keep coming back,” said Arnie.

Arnie is optimistic about the weekend but notes that when “the fourth falls on a Monday it kind of gets everything discombobulated.”

“There are a lot of factors that come in to play [with projected sales]…but we’re expecting a great year,” said Arnie.

The Ottaway Carnival for Sundown Salute opens Thursday  at 6:00 pm.