Sundown Salute 2018 has begun.

The coordinator of the planning committee Terry Heldstab, noted it was hot but there was a nice crowd. “I’m happy with the first day. We always wish we had a bigger crowd, but I think people stuck around. I think the vendors are happy, the people really use the vendors, sales have been good I think.”

No problems were reported for law enforcement or firefighters as the crowd enjoyed the musical performances on red dirt country night.

Volunteer Coordinator Dana Weigand did put out a plea for volunteers. “Any volunteers or people that would like to volunteer come on down and see us. We’ve got open slots. I’m really looking for some adults to step in for an hour or so.” She added some lost property has also been turned to Sundown Salute officials. You can check on that at the information booth in Heritage Park, if you have lost some property during the celebration downtown.

The Ottaway Amusement Carnival began its six night run on Friday evening as part of Sundown Salute.

The Saturday night lineup will include country and western music featuring Ty Herndon.