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Fishing Tournament and Cruise-In Are a Part of the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival

April 1, 2022 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 7, 2022.

Bass Fishing Tournament 

Anglers who want to show their fishing abilities can sign up for the 8th Annual Bass Fishing Tournament, part of the many Festival events.

The Tournament will be held May 7, 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 and for Jon Boats 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 6.

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

Cruise-In

Now in its sixth year, 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., 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 Tony Friar, 803-640-2593. In addition to vintage cars, the Cruise-In is also looking for old motorcycles or antique tractors as well.

The popular Festival is taking applications for individuals, organizations or businesses interested in being a part of event in these areas:

  • Entertainment: Gaye Holmes, (803) 275-4234
  • Parade: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345
  • Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135
  • Arts and Crafts: Donna Livingston, (803) 275-7002
  • Corporate Sponsorships: Dean Campbell, (803) 275-3635
  • 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 the continued promotion of Johnston.

Show cars are a crowd favorite.
Show cars are a crowd favorite.
Anglers show off their fish after the weigh-in at last year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Bass Fishing Tournament.
Anglers show off their fish after the weigh-in at last year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Bass Fishing Tournament.

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Great Sponsors Support the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival

March 26, 2022 By JohnDevCorp

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 7, 2022, 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 Generac, Vyve Broadband, Edgefield County Health Care, J.W. Yonce and Sons, NAPA of Johnston/Edgefield, Dominion Energy, Bridgestone, Herlong Ford, National Wild Turkey Federation, KJs Market, SRP Federal Credit Union, and First Citizens Bank, Johnston.

This year’s Johnston Peach Blossom Festival Entertainment Sponsors are Dr. Hugh Morgan Family Practice, Moorecraft Cabinets, Trantech Radiator Products, Pendarvis Chevrolet, 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:

  • Entertainment: Gaye Holmes, (803) 275-4234
  • Parade: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345
  • Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135
  • Arts and Crafts: Donna Livingston, (803) 275-7002
  • Corporate Sponsorships: Dean Campbell, (803) 275-3635
  • 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 the continued promotion of Johnston.

Corporate Sponsors at the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival ensure a good time can be had by all!

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Johnston’s First of Three Community Concerts in the Park to Be Held April 1

March 25, 2022 By JohnDevCorp

ECA Guitar Pull
ECA Guitar Pull

The Johnston Development Corporation (JDC) is sponsoring its first of three Community Concerts in the Park in Johnston on April 1.

The Concerts, which will be held 7-8 p.m., are free and open to the public, and will be held in Mims Park in front of Johnston Elementary School. The concerts are designed to present a diversity of music for concert-goers to enjoy.

Performing at the Concert on Friday, April 1: Edgefield County Acoustic – Guitar Pull: Edgefield County Acoustic (ECA) was formed by local citizens who love listening, playing, and writing acoustic music. The membership is open to the public. Like them on Facebook to see where and when the next gathering will be. Come and play, sing, or just listen to homegrown acoustic music!

These concerts will be held rain or shine. In case of rain, the concerts will be moved inside the Johnston Elementary School Gym. 

No coolers or alcohol will be allowed. Concert attendees should bring their own chairs.

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.

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Johnston to Hold Community Concerts in the Park

March 15, 2022 By JohnDevCorp

The Johnston Development Corporation (JDC) is sponsoring three springtime Community Concerts in the Park in Johnston, which will be held in April, May, and June.

The Concerts, which will be held 7-8 p.m., are free and open to the public, and will be held in Mims Park in front of Johnston Elementary School. The concerts are designed to present a diversity of music for concert-goers to enjoy.

Performing at the Concerts are:

Friday, April 1: Edgefield County Acoustic Guitar Pull Edgefield County Acoustic (ECA) was formed by local citizens who love listening, playing, and writing acoustic music. The membership is open to the public. Like them on Facebook to see where and when the next gathering will be. Come and play, sing, or just listen to homegrown acoustic music!

ECA Guitar Pull
ECA Guitar Pull

Friday, May 6 (the night before the Johnston Peach Blossom Festival): Cedar Creek Church, Ridge Campus You wanted gospel music, so here it is! Come and enjoy hearing about the soul-saving music about Jesus. God is good!

Cedar Creek Church

Friday, June 3: Digital Vinyl Based in the CSRA, Digital Vinyl performs songs from back in the days of records and turntables. They are a cover band that plays all your favorite classic rock, Southern rock, and blues.

Digital Vinyl

These concerts will be held rain or shine. In case of rain, the concerts will be move inside the Johnston Elementary School Gym. 

No coolers or alcohol will be allowed. Concert attendees should bring their own chairs.

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.

Filed Under: 2022, News

Johnston Mayoral Forum Coming

March 7, 2022 By JohnDevCorp

The Johnston Development Corporation (JDC) is hosting a Mayoral Candidates Forum for the three candidates on March 17, 7 p.m., Edgefield County Chamber of Commerce in Johnston.

The three candidates, Thomas Holmes, Frank Nicholson, and Davis Parkman, have all been invited to participate. Bruce Horne of Saluda will moderate.

The Forum will consist of asking pre-determined questions of the candidates to get their responses. The candidates will also be able to make brief closing comments.

Seating is limited for the event, but the Forum will be carried live on Timeless Jukebox Radio and Facebook Live on the Johnston Development Corporation’s Facebook page. The event will also be recorded on Facebook, so citizens will be able to review it at any time.

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.

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