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SC Peach Fest 101

What events are happening in 2023?

What events require tickets and where do I buy them?

The concert at Lake Whelchel, concert at Jolly Park, the Dirt Track Race, and the Pageant all require tickets. Most can be bought at the event, but please read each event's details by clicking here.

How do I contact the SC Peach Festival? 

Please email TheSouthCarolinaPeachFestival@yahoo.com or message us on Facebook.

 How do I become a vendor or sponsor?

Do you allow refunds or exchanges?

No. All events are rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges are permitted.

Can I park or camp overnight?

Not this year, but we hope to offer this in the future!

Are events ADA accessible?

Yes, please email TheSouthCarolinaPeachFestival@yahoo.com if you have specific questions or needs. 

Where do I park? 

Parking is available near Jolly Park for those events, and parking is in the feild behind Lake Whelchel for those events.

Who can help with ticket issues?

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 is not permitted. One store bought, sealed water bottle is allowed.

Can I bring my cooler?

Coolers are not permitted.

Do you allow chairs, blankets or umbrellas/shade tents at the Lake Whelchel concert?

Chairs will be allowed in the GA and select VIP areas.

Absolutely NO blankets or chairs in the PIT areas.

There will be a seating area in the VIP Lounge area. Blankets are not allowed In VIP.

Please do not bring a shade tent.

Bagged chairs or cooler chairs are not allowed.

How do I sign up for the Pagent?

Application deadline has ended.

How do I reserve a spot for the Arts and Crafts showcase?

How do I enter in the Parade?

Complete this form and email it to TheSouthCarolinaPeachFestival@yahoo.com.

I love the SC Peach Festival! How can I become a Valued Volunteer?

Complete this form and email it to 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?

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Where can I stay overnight?

Several local hotels are offering discounts when you mention you are in town for the SC Peach Festival! 

1. Sleep Inn Gaffney at I85

2. Holiday Inn Express

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

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