The reigning Lexington County Peach Queen, Kaylee Cuthbertson, will crown her successor on Saturday, June 27. Contestants vying for the title of 2015 Lexington County Peach Queen met with Kaylee and Pageant Chairs, Miriam Matthews and Kathy Hoffman at a tea on June 20. Vying for the title of this year’s Peach Queen are Jamie Vaughn, Lindsey Roof, Cat Corey, and Meera Rutuparna Bhonsle’.
Peach Queens present Governor Nikki Haley with Lexington County peaches
The 2014 Lexington County Peach Queens have completed one of their final honors as they presented Governor Nikki Haley with Lexington County peaches. Lexington County Peach Queen Kaylee Cuthbertson was joined by Miss Young Peach Tessa Arquette, Miss Little Peach Sarah Adkins, and Miss Wee Peach Bailey Rowe as they visited the Governor at the South Carolina State House on June 16.
Grand Marshal Announced for Peach Festival Parade
2015 Peachy Art Contest Winners
This year, students in the Gilbert Schools put their creativity to work and competed in the annual Peachy Art Contest. Art Students are asked to create peach-themed art each May and compete within her grade levels for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize. The Peachy Art Contest is sponsored by Michelin. Visit our Art Contest Page to see this year's winners!