2026 Peach Festival To Be Held July 4, 2026

There aren’t many things that define a community the way the Lexington County Peach Festival does for us.

When the decision was made to cancel earlier this month, it broke our hearts. The decision reflected a clear and realistic evaluation of where we stood at the time; planning challenges and uncertainties outside our control made it feel like we couldn’t move forward in a way that honored what this festival deserves.

Here’s the truth:

This festival isn’t just an event on a calendar to us. It’s part of who we are.

It’s 9 months of planning and countless late nights.

It’s 16+ hour days.

It’s generations working side-by-side and a tradition of serving our great community.

It’s the pride of seeing our local businesses, volunteers, friends, and families gathered in one place.

It’s heritage. It’s memories. It’s home.

Because of the community's response, new volunteers stepping forward, sponsors leaning in, leaders offering support, we are beyond proud to announce:

The Lexington County Peach Festival is back on forSaturday, July 4, 2026.

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 & Gilbert Community Club Members

2026 Peach Festival Update

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

For over 65 years, the Lexington County Peach Festival has been a cherished summer tradition that brings our Gilbert community together each July to celebrate, connect, and create lasting memories.

After much thoughtful consideration, we want to share an important update about the festival's future.

Following a vote by our membership, the Gilbert Community Club has made the difficult decision not to hold the Lexington County Peach Festival in 2026.

This decision was not made lightly. The Peach Festival requires tremendous coordination, planning, and countless volunteer hours from our Club members - from organizing vendors and selling ice cream and concessions, to managing event logistics. This year, several of our members will be attending the 250th anniversary celebration of our nation's founding in Washington, D.C. – a once-in-a-lifetime milestone. Without these individuals available to contribute to the festival's operations, we cannot ensure the quality experience our community has come to expect and deserves.

We understand this news may be disappointing, especially after 65 years of bringing this beloved tradition to life. The Lexington County Peach Festival has always been more than just an event; it's a reflection of our community's spirit, generosity, and commitment to one another.

While we will pause the festival in 2026, our commitment to you remains the same. The Gilbert Community Club's mission has always been to promote the welfare of our community and make the greater Gilbert community a better place in which to live. That mission continues, and we will actively explore other ways to bring our community together throughout the year. 

We are deeply grateful for your support, volunteering, and joy you've shared with us at the Peach Festival. Your presence, enthusiasm, and community pride make Gilbert special.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to celebrating together in the future.

With gratitude,

The Gilbert Community Club

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