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Great Sponsors Support the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival

March 28, 2026 By JohnDevCorp

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

An adult male with two young boys

The sponsors of the Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival, which will be held May 2, 2026, 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, Bridgestone, KJs Market, Darling Ingredients, Generac, Luck Companies, Bondex, SC Pet Food Solutions, SRP Federal Credit Union, National Wild Turkey Federation, Regions Bank, and First Citizens Bank.

The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Premier Entertainment Sponsor is 3 Star Vineyard and Orchard.

Peach Blossom Festival Entertainment Sponsors are 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 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
Adults and children enjoy a day of fun

Filed Under: 2026, News

Fishing Tournament and Cruise In Are A Part of the 42nd Annual Johnston Peach Blossom Festival

March 6, 2026 By JohnDevCorp

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 2, 2026.

Bass Fishing Tournament

Anglers after the weigh-in at last year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Bass Fishing Tournament
Anglers after the weigh-in at last year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival 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 2, 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.

Prizes will also be awarded for youth division teams that are age 15 and under.

Entry deadline is May 1.

For a complete list of rules and to enter, please call Cindy Sullivan, 803-275-2594 or 407-324-6449.

Cruise In

The Cruise In has become a crowd favorite at the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival
The Cruise In has become a crowd favorite at the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival

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 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, P.O. Box 311, Johnston, SC 29832
  • Parade: Parade: Jenny Herlong, (803) 480-2595, 607 Edisto Street, Johnston, SC, 29832
  • Pageant: Applications due by March 23. Applications can be obtained from Janice Cleveland at (803) 334-2507
  • 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 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.

Filed Under: 2026, News

Entries Being Accepted for Entertainers, Arts and Crafts Vendors, Food Vendors, and Parade Entries for the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival

February 6, 2026 By JohnDevCorp

The Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival is now accepting applications in all areas for the 42nd Festival, which will be held May 2, 2026.

Entertainment

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.

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.

Arts and Crafts

Do you make cool stuff to sell? 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.

Food Vendors

The Festival is always looking for good food! Food vendors who would like to participate in the Festival 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:

  • Pageant: Applications due by March 23. Applications can be obtained from Janice Cleveland at (803) 334-2507, or Elizabeth Holmes and Emily Black
  • Program Book Ads: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, 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.

Arts and crafts vendors and food vendors, along with parade entries and entertainment, are a big part of the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival.

Filed Under: 2026, News

Miss Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Pageant Accepting Applications

January 31, 2026 By JohnDevCorp

The Johnston Miss Peach Blossom Beauty Pageant will be held at Johnston Elementary School Gymnasium on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Young ladies ages birth-9 years will compete at 10 a.m.; ages 10-21 years will compete at 3 p.m. 

The Miss division (ages 18-21) will compete for the winner’s $1,000 scholarship and first runner-up’s $250 scholarship to an accredited college or university of her choice. 

For an application or for more information, please contact Janice Cleveland at 803-334-2507, or Elizabeth Holmes and Emily Black. 

Deadline for applications is March 23, 2026.  

The Festival will be held May 2, 2026, 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, 607 Edisto Street, Johnston, SC, 29832
  • 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
  • Corporate Sponsorships: Dean Campbell, (803) 275-3635, 802 Ouzts St., Johnston, SC 29832
  • Program Book Ads: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, 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.

Filed Under: 2026, News

Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Accepting Applications

January 16, 2026 By JohnDevCorp

Visitors and residents enjoyed the 2025 Peach Blossom Festival.
Visitors and residents enjoyed the 2025 Peach Blossom Festival.

The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in being a part of the 42nd annual event.

The Festival will be held May 2, 2026, 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, 607 Edisto Street, Johnston, SC, 29832
  • 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
  • Corporate Sponsorships: Dean Campbell, (803) 275-3635, 802 Ouzts St., Johnston, SC 29832
  • Program Book Ads: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, 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.

Filed Under: 2026, News

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