Lexington County Peach Festival Returns in 2026

The longtime community event was previously set to be canceled.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Lexington County Peach Festival in Gilbert, South Carolina will return on July 4, 2026 after organizers had previously announced the event would be canceled. The Gilbert Community Club Board of Directors and members have now confirmed the festival is back on due to community support and demand.

Why it matters

The Lexington County Peach Festival is a longstanding tradition in the Gilbert community that draws large crowds each year. Its return in 2026 will be welcomed by local residents who value the festival's role in bringing the community together.

The details

Organizers had initially said the festival would be canceled in 2026 due to a shortage of available volunteers to coordinate the extensive planning required. However, after receiving an outpouring of support from the community, the Gilbert Community Club has decided to move forward with hosting the festival as usual on July 4, 2026.

  • The Lexington County Peach Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, 2026.
  • Organizers had previously announced the festival would be canceled in 2026.

The players

Gilbert Community Club Board of Directors and members

The organizers of the Lexington County Peach Festival who have decided to bring the event back in 2026 after initially planning to cancel it.

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What they’re saying

“We don't take this lightly. We're moving forward because this festival is deeply important to us; it's deeply important to you, our friends, neighbors and community. Thank you for believing in it. Thank you for standing up with us. Thank you for loving this tradition as much as we do. We cannot wait to celebrate with you again.”

— Gilbert Community Club Board of Directors and members (wltx.com)

What’s next

The Lexington County Peach Festival is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Gilbert, South Carolina.

The takeaway

The Lexington County Peach Festival's return in 2026 demonstrates the strong community support and tradition behind this longstanding event, which will allow residents to come together and celebrate once again after the initial plans to cancel it.