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 4, 2019.

Bass Fishing Tournament

Anglers who want to show their fishing abilities can sign up for the 6^th Annual Bass Fishing Tournament, part of the many Festival events.

The Tournament will be held May 4, 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 2 p.m.

The entry fee is $50 and is limited to 20 boats. This Tournament is pond fishing 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 2.

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

Now in its fourth year, the Cruise In has become a crowd favorite.

Cruise-In

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 Johnston Municipal Parking Lot.

Those who want more information or are interested in participating should contact Tony Friar, 803-640-2593, Debora Friar, 803-640-2595, or email tgfracing@aol.com. In addition to vintage cars, the Cruise In is also looking for old motorcycles or antique tractors as well.

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: Roger Lamb, (803) 480-2690, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832; and
• Food Concessions: Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, Johnston, SC 29832.

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 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 https://johnstondevelopmentcorp.org/.

Johnston Development Corporation sponsors new event

The Johnston Development Corporation (JDC) is sponsoring three springtime Community Concerts in the Park in Johnston on the first Friday of 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.

WKSX radio is the Concerts Sponsor.

Performing at the Concerts are:

April 5: Joyce Rude and the Rude Dudes. Originating from Saluda County, SC, Joyce Rude and the Rude Dudes have been performing classic country and oldies for almost two decades. Original band members, Joyce Rude and Richard Elders, have established themselves as local favorites performing at many venues throughout the area.

May 3: 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. The group meets monthly at Park Row Market in downtown Edgefield. 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!

June 7: Old Timey Gospel Hour will feature members of the Butler United Methodist Church from the Hollywood section of Saluda County. Vocalist Dawn Fisher, the men’s group called the Graveyard Singers, and the Bluegrass Gospel duo, Reed and Karen Ringer, will entertain with gospel music and song.  

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.

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

The Johnston, S.C., Peach Blossom Festival is now accepting applications for those who sell arts and crafts and for food vendors for the 36^th Festival, which will be held May 4, 2019.

Those interested in having a crafter’s space at this year’s Festival should contact Donna Livingston, (803) 275-7002, P.O. Box 311, Johnston, SC 29832, info@edgefieldcountychamber.org.

Food vendors should contact Noah Peterson, (803) 480-0135, P.O. Box 282, Johnston, SC 29832, amossonsfh@yahoo.com.

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 also taking applications for individuals, organizations or businesses interested in being a part of the event.

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

• Entertainment: Gaye Holmes, (803) 275-4234
• 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.

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

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

Entertainment
Entertainment has been a big part of the 36 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 36^th annual event, held in downtown Johnston on May 4, 2019.

Entertainers who think they have what it takes to be a part of this year’s Festival should contact Gaye Holmes.

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:

• Entertainment: Gaye Holmes, (803) 275-4234
• 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.

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