SC Peach Fest 101
What events are happening in 2024?
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What events require tickets and where do I buy them?
The concert at Lake Whelchel, the concerts at Jolly Park, the Dirt Track Race, and the Pageant all require tickets. Tickets will be available at each event.
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How do I contact the SC Peach Festival?
Please email TheSouthCarolinaPeachFestival@yahoo.com or message us on Facebook.
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How do I become a vendor or sponsor?
Food vendor application period has closed.
Arts & Crafts application period has closed.
Please remember, do not send money for a vendor spot until you are approved.
All forms are to be emailed to TheSouthCarolinaPeachFestival@yahoo.com.
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Do you allow refunds or exchanges?
No. All events are rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges are permitted.
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Can I park or camp overnight?
Not this year, but we hope to offer this in the future!
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Are events ADA accessible?
Yes, please email TheSouthCarolinaPeachFestival@yahoo.com if you have specific questions or needs.
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Where do I park?
Parking is available near Jolly Park and in the field behind Lake Whelchel for those events.
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How much is parking at Lake Whelchel?
The Cherokee County Shriners will assist you with parking for a voluntary donation.
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Who can help with ticket issues?
Please email TheSouthCarolinaPeachFestival@yahoo.com.
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Do you sell alcohol, food or drinks? Can I bring my own?
Yes, we will be selling all of the above! Outside food and drink are not permitted. One store-bought, sealed water bottle is allowed.
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Can I bring my cooler?
Coolers are not permitted.
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Do you allow chairs, blankets, or umbrellas/shade tents at the Lake Whelchel concert?
Blankets & bagged chairs are allowed out of the bag.
No tents.
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How do I sign up for the Pagent?
Complete this form
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How do I sign up for the Fishing Tournament?
The fishing tournament application period has closed.
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How do I enter the Parade?
Complete this form and email it to TheSouthCarolinaPeachFestival@yahoo.com.
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I love the SC Peach Festival! How can I become a Valued Volunteer?
Message us on Facebook or email us at TheSouthCarolinaPeachFestival@yahoo.com
Prohibited items
COOLERS
TAILGATING OR OVERNIGHT PARKING, CAMPING
OUTSIDE FOOD AND DRINKS, INCLUDING ALCOHOL (1 store bought sealed water bottle is allowed)
FIREARMS, WEAPONS OF ANY KIND
KNIVES, INCLUDING POCKET KNIVES
GLASS CONTAINERS
DRUGS AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
SPRAY PAINT, MARKERS, SHARPIES
TENTS/UMBRELLAS OF ANY KIND
LASER POINTERS
FLAGS, FLAG POLES
WAGONS OR WHEELED CARTS
PETS (SERVICES ANIMALS MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION)
FIREWORKS, EXPLOSIVES
ANY ITEM DEEMED INAPPROPRIATE BY EVENT STAFF
Is there a venue map for Lake Whelchel?
Where can I stay overnight?
Several local hotels are offering discounts when you mention you are in town for the SC Peach Festival!
3. Hampton Inn
Can I bring a bag inside the venue?
All bags must be clear. For the safety of our patrons, our security team will only allow clear bags into the event.
Approved bags:
Small clutch bags, do not exceed 5.5" x 8.5"
Bags that are clear, do note exceed 12" x 6" x 12"
One gallon clear plastic bag