South Carolina Peach Festival

The South Carolina Peach Festival in Gaffney celebrates the state’s peach-growing heritage with a multi-day summer lineup of parades, contests, live music and family activities. In 2026, events run July 9–19, including the Peach Jam concert (July 17), Peach Parade (July 18) and community festivities across downtown venues and Lake Whelchel. Expect food stalls, carnival rides and a lively, small-town atmosphere.