The Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival wants you!

Entertainment

Entertainment has been a big part of the 37 years of the Festival and now is your chance to be a part of the historic Festival.

The Festival wants to feature talented people, local and not-so-local, as part of the day-long entertainment in the 37^th annual event, held in downtown Johnston on May 2, 2020.

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 Parade Chairman Roger Lamb, (803) 480-2690, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832.

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

• Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, Johnston, SC 29832
• Arts and Crafts: Arts and Crafts: Donna Livingston, (803) 275-7002, P.O. Box 311, Johnston, SC 29832
• Pageant: The Miss Peach Blossom Pageants will be held on April 4. Applications can be obtained from Gina Logue, 1129 Hwy. 378 East, Edgefield SC, 29824, 637-5383; or for more information contact Janice Cleveland, (803) 334-2507
  Rides: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, 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.

The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations, and businesses interested in being a part of the historic 37^th annual event.

The Festival will be held May 2, 2020, 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: Gaye Holmes, (803) 275-4234, gwholmes73@yahoo.com
• Parade: Roger Lamb, (803) 480-2690, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832
• Rides: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, 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
• Pageant: Applications can be obtained from Gina Logue, 1129 Hwy. 378 East, Edgefield SC, 29824, 637-5383; or for more information contact Janice Cleveland, (803) 334-2507
• 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 kickoff will be held in Johnston the Sunday after Thanksgiving, December 1, 4-6 p.m., in downtown Johnston.

Steve Hall, Pastor of Johnston Church of God, is Chairing the program again this year. The event is co-sponsored by Johnston Church of God and the Johnston Development Corporation.

From 4-5:45 p.m. at the Municipal Parking Lot, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program will be held, featuring performances by area church choirs and the reading of the Christmas Story. The Johnston Elementary School Chorus will also perform. The Town Christmas Tree will be lit at the end of the program at 6 p.m. by Johnston Mayor Terrence Culbreath. Santa plans to drop in between 4-5 p.m.

Local churches will sponsor games and fun activities for children. Refreshments will also be available.

The events are 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 over 30 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.