The Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival entertainment for the day is now set, with a variety of performers for the May 4 event.

The day’s entertainment begins at 9 a.m. with JET Middle School Chorus kicking off the day. At 9:30 a.m., Rosa Spring Baptist Church Choir takes the stage. At 10 a.m., will be a prayer of dedication by Rev. Winston Oliphant, Rosa Hill Baptist Church. Next will be the National Anthem, performed by Jessica Johnson, Strom Thurmond High School Choral Student.

At 10:30 a.m., the parade will be held in downtown Johnston.

Beginning at 11:15 a.m. Johnston Mayor Thomas Holmes will provide the welcome and recognize dignitaries.

At 11:30 a.m., the Johnston Elementary School Chorus will perform, followed by the Palmetto Stompers, a clogging group from Abbeville, 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 1-2 p.m., will be Band of Ages, which plays classic rock hits. They are followed at 2:15 p.m. by Rhythm and Class Cloggers from North Augusta. From 3-4 p.m., the entertainment ends Amick Junction from Saluda providing live music.

The entertainment is free and concludes about 4 p.m.

The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Premier Entertainment Sponsor is Three Star Vineyard and Orchard. 

Other Peach Blossom Festival Entertainment Sponsors are Dr. Hugh Morgan Family Practice, Moorecraft Cabinets, Trantech Radiator Products, Pendarvis Chevrolet, Generac, 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 popular Festival is still taking applications for individuals, organizations or businesses interested in being a part of event in the areas of:

• 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 Peach Blossom Festival Premier Sponsor is AT&T. 

Other Corporate Sponsors are Edgefield County Health Care, J.W. Yonce and Sons, Spanky’s Service Center/Ridge Auto Parts and Supply, Dominion Energy, Herlong Ford, U.S. Fibers, Bridgestone, KJs Market, Gas Pro, Herlong Financial Group, National Wild Turkey Federation, Regions Bank, SRP Federal Credit Union, Creative Catering by Doug Landreth and First Citizens Bank.

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 2, 6 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 3 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 4, 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 Health Care, J.W. Yonce and Sons, Spanky’s Service Center/Ridge Auto Parts and Supply, Dominion Energy, Herlong Ford, U.S. Fibers, Bridgestone, KJs Market, Gas Pro, Herlong Financial Group, National Wild Turkey Federation, Regions Bank, SRP Federal Credit Union, Creative Catering by Doug Landreth and First Citizens Bank.

The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Premier Entertainment Sponsor is Three Star Vineyard and Orchard. 

Other Peach Blossom Festival Entertainment Sponsors are Dr. Hugh Morgan Family Practice, Moorecraft Cabinets, Trantech Radiator Products, Pendarvis Chevrolet, Generac, 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.

This year’s recipient of the Johnston Development Corporation (JDC) Robert H. Herlong Scholarship is Isaac Westbrook, a Strom Thurmond High School Senior.

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 4.

Isaac is an active high school student who reaches out to his community in many ways.

Isaac conducted a fishing rodeo for the residents of Epworth Children’s Home in July 2023. He also involved football teammates and community members to help. Afterwards, he was able to purchase all 14 participants a new rod, reel, and tackle kit. The fishing rodeo was so successful they conducted another one this year.

He wrote and received a grant to buy books for the children he taught through the Teacher Cadet class. 

Isaac helped with the Feedy Needy program to feed elderly in our community, volunteered at the Special Needs Prom in 2022 and 2023, and participated in Churches Changing Communities in the summer of 2022. He also volunteered at Vacation Bible School.

He also taught students about electromagnetics at W.E. Parker Elementary School Science Day. In addition, he was one of the football players who greeted the elementary school students in the morning at school. 

Isaac also did yard maintenance for an Edgefield County resident who needed assistance. 

Isaac is an usher at the Edgefield United Methodist Church and did Christmas caroling at the nursing home and for shut-ins. 

He said the volunteering opportunities that he has been involved in are molding him into the man God wants him to be. 

The popular Festival, which will be held May 4, 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 Health Care, J.W. Yonce and Sons, Spanky’s Service Center/Ridge Auto Parts and Supply, Dominion Energy, Herlong Ford, U.S. Fibers, Bridgestone, KJs Market, Gas Pro, Herlong Financial Group, National Wild Turkey Federation, Regions Bank, SRP Federal Credit Union, Creative Catering by Doug Landreth and First Citizens Bank.

The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Premier Entertainment Sponsor is Three Star Vineyard and Orchard. 

Other Peach Blossom Festival Entertainment Sponsors are Dr. Hugh Morgan Family Practice, Moorecraft Cabinets, Trantech Radiator Products, Pendarvis Chevrolet, Generac, 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 4, 2024, 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 Health Care, J.W. Yonce and Sons, Spanky’s Service Center/Ridge Auto Parts and Supply, Dominion Energy, Herlong Ford, U.S. Fibers, Bridgestone, KJs Market, Gas Pro, Herlong Financial Group, National Wild Turkey Federation, Regions Bank, SRP Federal Credit Union, Creative Catering by Doug Landreth and First Citizens Bank.

The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Premier Entertainment Sponsor is Three Star Vineyard and Orchard. 

Other Peach Blossom Festival Entertainment Sponsors are Dr. Hugh Morgan Family Practice, Moorecraft Cabinets, Trantech Radiator Products, Pendarvis Chevrolet, Generac, 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.

The Bass Fishing Tournament and Cruise In are now accepting people interested in being part of these events at the Johnston, SC, Peach Blossom Festival, May 4, 2024.

Bass Fishing Tournament

Anglers who want to show their fishing abilities can sign up for the Bass Fishing Tournament, part of the many Festival events.

The Tournament will be held May 4, the same day as the popular Festival. Check-in is at 6 a.m. that day with weigh-in held in downtown Johnston shortly after 1 p.m.

The entry fee is $50, which includes $10 for big fish pot. This Tournament is pond fishing only. Payback is based on 20 boats on the five-fish limit Tournament, including a first place prize of $400, second prize of $240, and third prize of $160, along with $150 for the largest bass and $50 for the second largest.

Entry deadline is May 3.

For a complete list of rules and to enter, please call Cindy Sullivan, 803-275-2594.

Cruise In

The Cruise In has become a crowd favorite.

The Cruise In will bring in many interesting and exciting vehicles for participants to enjoy. Some of the cars will be in the parade, which starts at 10:30 a.m., and then the cars will be available for viewing through about 3 p.m. in the parking lot of All About Performance (formerly Jim Satcher Motors).

Those who want more information or are interested in participating should contact Lee Legg, 803-270-6238, about bringing vintage cars to the Cruise In.

The popular Festival 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
• Parade: Parade: Jenny Herlong, (803) 480-2595
• Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135

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 Peach Blossom Festival Premier Sponsor is AT&T. The Entertainment Premiere Sponsor is Three Star Vineyard and Orchard.

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.