The Peach Blossom Festival will return to Johnston on May 1. The festival is a celebration of the peach industry and welcome visitors.
Organizers for the 2021 festival are seeking entries for the parade, cruise-in and bass fishing tournament. They also are seeking individuals or groups wishing to provide entertainment during the day-long event.
Entertainers also are being sought to perform.
The seventh annual Bass Fishing Tournament will begin with check-in at 6 a.m. the day of the festival with the weigh-in being held around 2 p.m. in downtown Johnston.
The entry fee is $50, and the tournament will be pond fishing from Jon boats. The deadline to enter is April 29.
Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place, along with the largest and second-largest bass.
For more information on the fishing tournament, call Cindy Sullivan at 803-275-2594.
A cruise-in also will be held the day of the festival. Participating cars will be on display through 3…