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.

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 3, 2025.

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 3, 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 2.

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.

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, P.O. Box 311, Johnston, SC 29832
• Parade: Parade: Jenny Herlong, (803) 480-2595, 607 Edisto Street, Johnston, SC, 29832
• Pageant: March 22; Applications due by March 17. Applications can be obtained from Janice Cleveland at (803) 334-2507, or Gina Logue at 803-480-0826
• Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, Johnston, SC 29832

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 is now accepting applications in all areas for the 41^st Festival, which will be held May 3, 2025.

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.

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. A digital application is also available.

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. A digital application is also available.

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: March 22; Applications due by March 17. Applications can be obtained from Janice Cleveland at (803) 334-2507 or Gina Logue at 803-480-0826; and
• 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 Miss Peach Blossom Beauty Pageant will be held at Johnston Elementary School Gymnasium on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Young ladies ages birth to 21-years-old are invited to compete. The Miss division (ages 18-21) will compete for a $500 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, janicecleveland72@gmail.com, or Gina Logue at 803-480-0826.

Deadline for applications is March 17, 2025. 

The Festival will be held May 3, 2025, 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.

A community-wide Christmas Holiday Season kickoff will be held in Johnston the Monday after Thanksgiving, December 2, 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.