Posted by JohnDevCorp on April 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival has something for everyone to enjoy!
This weekend, the Johnston, SC, Peach Blossom Festival will showcase great entertainment, arts and crafts, food concessions, a parade, rides for children, and a family-oriented street dance.
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
The parade Grand Marshal this year is Mr. Frank Burt, 94. Mr. Burt, a veteran of World War II, has been a builder in Johnston most of his life. He helped build numerous houses on Lakeview Drive, among many other places, and built his own house on Hillside Drive in Johnston 32 years ago. When he as in his forties, he started his own company, Burt
Builders.
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
Posted by JohnDevCorp on April 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival welcomes WJBF-TV to its downtown on Friday, April 27, as part of the lead-up to the Festival.
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/.
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Taylor Nicole Paul
The Johnston Development Corporation, a non-profit volunteer organization that has helped the Town of Johnston grow in many ways for over 25 years, has named Taylor Nicole Paul as the Robert H. Herlong Memorial Scholarship Award winner for 2012.
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/.
Posted by JohnDevCorp on March 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Entertainment is always a big hit with patrons at the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival.
The Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival entertainment for the day is now set, with a variety of performers headlining the May 5 event.
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.
Posted by JohnDevCorp on March 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Sponsors made it a great day for everyone!
That’s no different at the Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival, which will be held May 5, 2012. But underlying all those good times are sponsors who 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 help the Johnston area.
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!
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