The Johnston Peach Blossom Festival is now taking applications for individuals, organizations or businesses interested in being a part of the 27th annual event.

The festival will be held May 1 in Johnston, known as the Peach Capital of the World.

Applications are available in the following areas:

* Entertainment: Tonya King, (803) 275-3132, 906 Hillcrest Drive, Johnston, SC 29832, king3774@bellsouth.net;

* Parade: Roger Lamb, (803) 275-0438, 505 Roland Ave., Johnston, SC 29832;

* Rides: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC 29832, astond@bellsouth.net.

* Food Concessions: Frank Davis, (803) 275-4786, 7 Heritage Trace, Johnston, SC 29832, lfrankdavis@bellsouth.net;

* Arts and Crafts: John Timmerman, (803) 637-6866; 334 Woodridge Road, Edgefield, SC 29824, johntimm@bellsouth.net;

* Corporate and Dance Sponsorships: Dean Campbell, (803) 275-3635, 802 Ouzts St., Johnston, SC 29832, pdeanc@bellsouth.net; and

* Program Book Ads: Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, 416 Lee St., Suite 2, Johnston, SC 29832, astond@bellsouth.net.

The festival also has a Friday, April 30, street dance in downtown Johnston, designed especially for families. On the evening of May 1, the festival concludes with a popular dance for 21 year olds and up.

For more information on the Festival, please contact Debra Aston, (803) 275-2345, or Tyra Miller, (803) 275-3264.