The Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival entertainment for the day is now set, with a variety of performers for the May 3 event.
The day’s entertainment begins at 9 a.m. with Wardlaw Academy Chorus. At 9:30 a.m., the Amick Junction Band from Saluda, SC, (featuring Rusty Autrey, a member of the SC Music Hall of Fame) takes the stage. At 10 a.m., there will be a prayer of dedication by Rev. Ricky Stokely, Johnston Pentecostal Holiness Church. Next will be the National Anthem, performed by Ty’Aijah Johnson, Merriwether Middle School Choral Student. Then Johnston Mayor Thomas Holmes will provide the welcome and recognize dignitaries.
At 10:30 a.m., the parade will be held in downtown Johnston.
At 11 a.m., the Johnston Elementary School Chorus will perform, followed by Studio 96 from Greenwood, SC, at 12:15 p.m.
At 1 p.m., the weigh-in to determine winners for the Bass Fishing Tournament will be held in front of the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce Building.
On the entertainment stage from 1-1:30 p.m. will be the Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School Chorus. They are followed at 1:30 p.m. by Band of Ages: A classic rock band from the CSRA, celebrating 60s and 70s Pop and Rock. From 2:30-3 p.m., the Next Generation Cloggers from Greenwood, SC, perform. The entertainment wraps up with the North Augusta First Baptist Church performing from 3:15-4:15.
The entertainment is free.
Peach Blossom Festival Entertainment Sponsors are Dr. Hugh Morgan Family Practice, Moorecraft Cabinets, Trantech Radiator Products, Pendarvis Chevrolet, Herlong Ford, and Titan Farms.
The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Premier Sponsor is AT&T.
Other Corporate Sponsors are Edgefield County Healthcare, J.W. Yonce and Sons, Spanky’s Service Center/Ridge Auto Parts and Supply, Dominion Energy, U.S. Fibers, Bridgestone, KJs Market, SRP Federal Credit Union, Darling Ingredients, Generac, Luck Companies, Ole Edgefield Butcher Shop, Bondex, SC Pet Food Solutions, Creative Catering by Doug Landreth, Regions Bank, and First Citizens Bank.
Thousands of patrons descend on Johnston each year to enjoy the day set aside to honor the peach industry, which has been so important in the development of the area. Each year, the Town goes all out with the Festival to remind citizens about the peach industry and to open its arms to visitors.
The popular Festival is still taking applications for individuals, organizations or businesses interested in being a part of event in the areas of:
- Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, Johnston, SC 29832
- Arts and Crafts: Donna Livingston, (803) 275-7002, P.O. Box 311, Johnston, SC 29832
- Parade: Parade: Jenny Herlong, (803) 480-2595, 607 Edisto Street, Johnston, SC, 29832
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.
