A community-wide Christmas Holiday Season kickoff will be held in Johnston the Monday after Thanksgiving, December 1, 5:30-7 p.m., in downtown Johnston.

The event is sponsored by the Johnston Development Corporation.

The annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program will be held at the Municipal Parking Lot. The Program will feature performances by the Johnston Elementary School Chorus and Johnston-Edgefield-Trenton Middle School Chorus. Santa will also be attending, so bring a camera if you want to get a picture. 

In addition, the program will consist of the reading of The Christmas Story and the lighting of the Town Christmas Tree by Johnston Mayor Thomas Holmes at 6 p.m.

The event will also feature several food vendors as well as crafters.

The event is free and open to all. 

The Johnston Development Corporation, a non-profit volunteer organization that has helped the Town of Johnston grow in many ways for nearly 40 years, 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. It also sponsors the annual Peach Blossom Festival.

The award is presented each year to a high school student exemplifying outstanding community service. It is awarded in the run-up to the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival, sponsored by the JDC. This year’s Festival is May 3.

This year’s recipient of the Johnston Development Corporation (JDC) Scholarship is Hannah Mims, a Strom Thurmond High School Senior.

Hannah is an active high school student who reaches out to her community in many ways.

Hannah has been volunteering in school, church, and community activities. She’s helped with the Feeding the Homeless Ministry, the Christmas Outreach Ministry, and a volunteer with Toys for Toys.

Hannah conducted a Science project with elementary school students; she mentored at the Little Rebel Cheer Camp; Youth Cheer Coach assistant for recreational department; and was on Bettis Recreation’s Support Staff. In the political arena, she handed out campaign material for local candidates and was an election poll worker.

Hannah was a host for Strom Thurmond H.S. Senior activities on football field, worked the DECA school store, concession stand volunteer, and an elementary school dance chaperone. At church, she is a church usher, Youth Choir leader, and cleans graves at the family church.

In the community, she has been an attendant at the 5K Shamrock Run Game, a volunteer at Edgefield Nursing Home and Hospital, and Ronald McDonald House Drive organizer. Hannah also ushered for Pinckney Sisters Gospel Singers and worked their concession stand. 

The volunteering opportunities that Hannah has been involved in are molding her into the civic leader God wants us all to be. 

She plans to attend the University of South Carolina.

The popular Festival, which will be held May 3, is also taking applications for individuals, organizations or businesses interested in being a part of event in these areas:

• 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
• Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, Johnston, SC 29832

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.

Peach Blossom Festival Entertainment Sponsors are Dr. Hugh Morgan Family Practice, Moorecraft Cabinets, Trantech Radiator Products, Pendarvis Chevrolet, Herlong Ford, and Titan Farms.

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 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.

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.

Citizens can participate in two events that lead into the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival: A Night of Games sponsored by the Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce and a Friday night street dance.

The Night of Games will be held on Thursday, May 1, at 6:00 p.m., American Legion Building, 99 Edisto St., Johnston. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Chamber programs.

Game cards are $10 for one card or $15 for two cards for 18-20 games.

The street dance will be held May 2 in front of Johnston Town Hall on Mims Avenue. The dance will run from 7-10 p.m. Spinning the tunes at this year’s Dance will be Elevated AV Productions, Travis Scott.

The popular Festival, which will be held May 3, is also taking applications for individuals, organizations or businesses interested in being a part of the event in these areas:

• 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
• Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, Johnston, SC 29832

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, and First Citizens Bank.

Peach Blossom Festival Entertainment Sponsors are Dr. Hugh Morgan Family Practice, Moorecraft Cabinets, Trantech Radiator Products, Pendarvis Chevrolet, Herlong Ford, and Titan Farms.

Thousands of patrons descended 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 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.

Festivals are fun for everyone, but great sponsors make it possible.

The sponsors of the Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival, which will be held May 3, 2025, make it possible to keep the Festival free or low-cost for patrons. In addition, it helps raise additional money that can be used to reinvest in the Johnston area.

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.

Peach Blossom Festival Entertainment Sponsors are Dr. Hugh Morgan Family Practice, Moorecraft Cabinets, Trantech Radiator Products, Pendarvis Chevrolet, Herlong Ford, and Titan Farms.

Last year, thousands of patrons descended on Johnston 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 taking applications for individuals, organizations, or businesses interested in being a part of event in these areas:

• 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
• Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, 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.