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.

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.

The Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival is now accepting applications for those who sell arts and crafts and for food vendors for the 40^th Festival, which will be held May 4, 2024.

Those interested in having a crafter’s space at this year’s Festival should contact Donna Livingston, (803) 275-7002, P.O. Box 311, Johnston, SC 29832, info@edgefieldcountychamber.org.

Food vendors should contact Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, Johnston, SC 29832, amossonsfh@yahoo.com.

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 also taking applications for individuals, organizations or businesses interested in being a part of event.

Applications and expressions of interest are also now being accepted in the following areas:

• Entertainment: Gaye Holmes, (803) 275-4234
• Pageant: Janice Cleveland, (803) 334-2507 or Gina Logue, 803-480-0826;
• Parade: Jenny Herlong, (803) 480-2595
• 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.

The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in being a part of the historic 40^th annual event.

The Festival will be held May 4, 2024, in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World. 

Each year, the Town goes all out with the Festival to remind citizens about the peach industry and to open its arms to visitors. 

Applications and expressions of interest are now being accepted in the following areas:

• Entertainment: Gaye Holmes, (803) 275-4234
• Parade: Parade: Jenny Herlong, (803) 480-2595
• Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135
• Arts and Crafts: Donna Livingston, (803) 275-7002
• Corporate Sponsorships: Dean Campbell, (803) 275-3635
• 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.