The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival has something for everyone to enjoy!

This year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Corporate Sponsors are Edgefield County Hospital, First Citizens Bank, IGA, SCE&G, Edgefield Fuel and Convenience, J.W. Yonce and Sons, Northland Cable and SRP Federal Credit Union.

The Festival kicks off on Friday night, May 4, with a street dance in the municipal parking lot in downtown Johnston, designed especially for families, is free and will be held from 8-11 p.m. Music for this dance will be provided by Steele Justice, a popular local band.

This year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Dance Sponsors are Titan Farms and Dr. Hugh Morgan Family Practice.

The Festival continues at 9 a.m. Saturday, and the free entertainment begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 4 p.m. The parade is held at 10:30 a.m. All events are held in downtown Johnston on Calhoun Street.

Mr. Frank Burt, 2012 Peach Blossom Festival Grand Marshal

A member of Mine Creek Baptist Church, Mr. Burt has been a Deacon for over 45 years, and he constructed the Church building.

The popular Festival is now in its 29th year.

A new addition to the Festival is that WJBF-TV brought its Hometown Tour to Johnston on Friday, April 27, one week before the Festival, to highlight the traditional Festival and Town of Johnston. The live broadcast was held 5-7 p.m. that night from the Municipal Parking Lot next to the mural.

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.

For more information on the Festival, please contact 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.

To learn more about the Festival or the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at http://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.

Photo Cutline: Entertainment is always a big hit with patrons at the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival.
Photo Cutline: Mr. Frank Burt, 2012 Peach Blossom Festival Grand Marshal

Brad Means and Jenny Montgomery will anchor the news broadcast that night from the Municipal Parking Lot in downtown Johnston from 5-7 p.m.

Citizens are invited to watch the broadcast. In addition, during the broadcast time, there will be entertainment provided by the Blue Grass Band called Flatland Express and the Johnston Elementary School Chorus.

Also, the Johnston’s Artists and Farmers Market will be open next to the Municipal Parking Lot from 5-7 p.m., kicking off its season. There will be fruits and vegetables, annuals and perennial plants, herbs, jewelry, artwork, and Lion’s Club brooms available for citizens to purchase.

The next event leading up to the Festival is the Friday, May 4, street dance in downtown Johnston, designed especially for families. Steele Justice, a popular local band, will provide the entertainment.

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.

This year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Dance Sponsors are Titan Farms and Dr. Hugh Morgan Family Practice.

This year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Corporate Sponsors are Edgefield County Hospital, First Citizens Bank, IGA, SCE&G, Edgefield Fuel, J.W. Yonce and Sons, Parker Exterminating and SRP Federal Credit Union.

For more information on the Festival, please contact 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.

To learn more about the Festival or the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at http://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.

Taylor Nicole Paul

The $500 scholarship, which is paid from Peach Blossom Festival proceeds each year, is given to a local high school senior who demonstrates strong academic performance by being in the top one-third of his or her class, coupled with outstanding community service.

Miss Paul’s extensive community service includes tutoring elementary and middle school students in several schools, volunteering at the Trinity Mission Health and Rehab, being a Team Leader for the Edgefield County Relay for Life, actively participating in Red Hill Baptist Church, volunteering at the Edgefield Public Library, volunteering with a local Girl Scout Troop, and participating or leading many other community/charitable endeavors.

Miss Paul is planning to attend USC in Columbia, studying in the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sports Management, focusing on Retail Management. She is the daughter of Bryan and Jill Paul.

The Johnston Development Board has worked hard throughout the years to promote the Town, surrounding areas and businesses, complementing the work of the Town, Chamber of Commerce, local civic groups, as well as other local and Edgefield County organizations.

To learn more about the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at http://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.

Entertainment is always a big hit with patrons at the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival.

The day’s entertainment begins at 10 a.m. with a performance by Timmerman Performance Arts. At 10:30 a.m. the traditional parade begins. Once the parade ends, Johnston Mayor Andy Livingston will give the welcome at 11 a.m. At 11:05 is a performance by the Johnston Elementary School Chorus.

The rest of the entertainment for the day includes Rak Zumurrud Piedmont Tech Belly Dancer Troupe, the band 121, a wing eating contest (sponsored by Johnston Sports Club Pool Room and Johnston Railroad Diner), Palmetto Dancers, the group Solid Ground, Marcedes Long and The Hoss Howard Band.

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

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 and businesses interested in being a part of event.

Other areas in which individuals or organizations may want to participate are:

• Entertainment: Tonya King, (803) 275-3132, 906 Hillcrest Dr., Johnston, SC 29832
• Parade: Roger Lamb, (803) 275-0438, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832;
• Rides: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC 29832
• Food Concessions: Alicia Morrison, (803) 640-1743, 148 Satcher St., Ward, SC 29166
• Arts and Crafts: Missy Cleveland, (803) 275-1640; 501 Weaver Road, 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

In addition to the areas listed above, the Festival also has a Friday, May 4, street dance in downtown Johnston, designed especially for families.

For more information on the Festival, please contact 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.

To learn more about the Festival or the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at http://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.

Photo Cutline: Entertainment is always a big hit with patrons at the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival.

The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Sponsors made it a great day for everyone!

This year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Corporate Sponsors are Edgefield County Hospital, First Citizens Bank, IGA, SCE&G, Edgefield Fuel and Convenience, J.W. Yonce and Sons, Northland Cable and SRP Federal Credit Union.

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 and businesses interested in being a part of event.

Other areas in which individuals or organizations may want to participate are:

• Entertainment: Tonya King, (803) 275-3132, 906 Hillcrest Dr., Johnston, SC 29832
• Parade: Roger Lamb, (803) 275-0438, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832;
• Rides: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC 29832
• Food Concessions: Alicia Morrison, (803) 640-1743, 148 Satcher St., Ward, SC 29166
• Arts and Crafts: Missy Cleveland, (803) 275-1640; 501 Weaver Road, 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

In addition to the areas listed above, the Festival also has a Friday, May 4, street dance in downtown Johnston, designed especially for families.

For more information on the Festival, please contact 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.

To learn more about the Festival or the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at http://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.

Photo Cutline: The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Sponsors made it a great day for everyone!

At the Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival, those mouth-watering smells and tasty morsels are a tradition.

To be a part of this tradition, food vendors can sign-up now to be a part of the 29th annual event, held in historic downtown Johnston on May 5.

Food vendors who are interested in participating should contact Alicia Morrison.

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 and businesses interested in being a part of event.

Other areas in which individuals or organizations may want to participate are:

• Entertainment: Tonya King, (803) 275-3132, 906 Hillcrest Dr., Johnston, SC 29832
• Parade: Roger Lamb, (803) 275-0438, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832;
• Rides: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC 29832
• Food Concessions: Alicia Morrison, (803) 640-1743, 148 Satcher St., Ward, SC 29166
• Arts and Crafts: Missy Cleveland, (803) 275-1640; 501 Weaver Road, 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

In addition to the areas listed above, the Festival also has a Friday, May 4, street dance in downtown Johnston, designed especially for families.

For more information on the Festival, please contact 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.

To learn more about the Festival or the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at http://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.

Photo Cutline: Johnston Peach Blossom Festival goers lined up for the many refreshments available at last year’s event.

2011 Peach Blossom Festival

This year will be no different, as applications are now coming in from all over for crafters who want to be a part of the 29th annual event, held in historic downtown Johnston on May 5.

Those interested in having a crafter’s space at this year’s Festival should contact Missy Cleveland, (803) 275-1640, 501 Weaver Road, Johnston, SC 29832, clevelandbrian@bellsouth.net.

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 and businesses interested in being a part of event.

Other areas in which individuals or organizations may want to participate are:

• Entertainment: Tonya King, (803) 275-3132, 906 Hillcrest Dr., Johnston, SC 29832
• Parade: Roger Lamb, (803) 275-0438, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832;
• Rides: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC 29832
• Food Concessions: Alicia Morrison, (803) 640-1743, 148 Satcher St., Ward, SC 29166
• Arts and Crafts: Missy Cleveland, (803) 275-1640; 501 Weaver Road, 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

In addition to the areas listed above, the Festival also has a Friday, May 4, street dance in downtown Johnston, designed especially for families.

For more information on the Festival, please contact 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.

To learn more about the Festival or the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at http://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.

Photo Cutline: Shoppers had lots to choose from at last year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival.

2011 Johnston Peach Festival

The Festival will be held May 5, 2011, in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World.

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.

Those interested in participating in the parade should contact Parade Chairman Roger Lamb, (803) 275-0438, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC, 29832.

Other areas in which individuals or organizations may want to participate are:

• Entertainment: Tonya King, (803) 275-3132, 906 Hillcrest Dr., Johnston, SC 29832
• Parade: Roger Lamb, (803) 275-0438, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832;
• Rides: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC 29832
• Food Concessions: Alicia Morrison, (803) 640-1743, 148 Satcher St., Ward, SC 29166
• Arts and Crafts: Missy Cleveland, (803) 275-1640; 501 Weaver Road, 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

2011 Johnston Peach Festival

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.

To learn more about the Festival or the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at http://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.

Photo Cutline: Children and the Strom Thurmond High School band participated in the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Parade last year.

Peach Blossom Festival

The Festival will be held May 5, 2012, in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World.

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.

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

• Entertainment: Tonya King, (803) 275-3132, 906 Hillcrest Dr., Johnston, SC 29832
• Parade: Roger Lamb, (803) 275-0438, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832;
• Rides: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC 29832
• Food Concessions: Alicia Morrison, (803) 640-1743, 148 Satcher St., Ward, SC 29166
• Arts and Crafts: Missy Cleveland, (803) 275-1640; 501 Weaver Road, 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

In addition to the areas listed above, the Festival also has a Friday, May 4, street dance in downtown Johnston, designed especially for families.

For more information on the Festival, please contact 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.

To learn more about the Festival or the Johnston Development Corporation, visit the website at http://www.johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.

We look forward to working with you to make the 2012 Peach Blossom Festival a great success.