Each year, the Town goes all out with the Festival to remind citizens about the peach industry and to open its arms to visitors. This year, the Festival will be held May 4, 2024, in historic downtown Johnston.
Entertainment
Entertainment has been a big part of the 40 years of the Festival, and now is your chance to be a part of it.
The Festival wants to feature talented people, local and not-so local, as part of the day-long entertainment held in downtown Johnston.
Entertainers who think they have what it takes to be a part of this year’s Festival should contact Gaye Holmes, (803) 275-4234, gwholmes73@yahoo.com.
Parade
The Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in being a part of the Festival’s parade.
Those interested in participating in the parade should contact Jenny Herlong, (803) 480-2595, 607 Edisto Street, Johnston, SC, 29832; jlherlong@edgefield.k12.sc.us.
Applications and expressions of interest are also now being accepted in the following areas:
- Pageant: Janice Cleveland at (803) 334-2507, or Gina Logue at 803-480-0826;
- Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135
- Arts and Crafts: Donna Livingston, (803) 275-7002
- Program Book Ads: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345
The Johnston Development Corporation, a non-profit volunteer organization, sponsors the Festival. The Corporation works to aid the community in areas such as economic development, education, recreation, historic preservation, tourism, scientific and cultural opportunities, and continued promotion of Johnston.
