Celebrate Independence Day with peach cobbler, live music, and family fun—our free event is Lexington County’s sweetest tradition! Find everything you need to enjoy the day.

Schedule of Events:

8:30 AM: Festival Area Open - Gilbert Community Park
8:30 AM: Car Show - Gilbert Middle School
9:00 AM: Craft Vendor Market - Rikard Circle
9:00 AM: Food Trucks & Concessions - Gilbert Community Park
9:00 AM: Carnival Rides Open - Gilbert Community Park
9:30 AM: Peach Parade - Hampton & Main Streets
12:00 PM: National Anthem & Live Entertainment - Main Stage
2:00 PM: Car Show Ends & Awards - Gilbert Middle School
9:15 PM: Fireworks Finale - Gilbert Community Park

Festival Highlights

Lexington County Peach Pageants

The Miss Lexington County Peach Festival Pageant is back this year and BETTER THAN EVER! This will be a day filled with performances, personalities, pageant wear, and outstanding competition. 

Peach Parade

Join us on July 4, 2025, at 9:30 AM in Gilbert, SC, for the mile-long Lexington County Peach Parade! Expect colorful floats, marching bands, local peach queens, and patriotic displays-perfect for families and peach lovers alike. The parade kicks off the Lexington County Peach Festival, a day packed with fireworks, peach treats, and fun!

Route: Begins at Hampton Street, winds down Main Street, and ends near Gilbert Middle School.

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Firework Finale

The Gilbert Community Club is proud to present the most dazzling display of fireworks in the midlands! Our annual fireworks show takes place in Gilbert, SC at 9:15 PM. Fireworks are visible from the open fields at Gilbert Community Park, Gilbert Middle School, and Gilbert Elementary School. 

Location: Gilbert Community Park

Peach Festival Car Show

The annual car show is hosted by the BSA Troop 60 of Gilbert. The show attracts over one hundred participants with their unique cars, trucks, and motorcycles from across the southeast. 

Registration: 8:00am - 10:00am

Entry Fee: $30 per car

All classes of cars, trucks, and motorcycles are welcome.

Location: Gilbert Middle School 

Food & Drink

We’re proud to offer a variety of delicious home-made peach treats as well as a variety of food vendors from around the region. 

The Lexington County Peach Festival

Pick up fresh peaches at the Lexington County Peach Festival on July 4th. These fresh peaches will sell out quickly and are only available until supplies last. 

Location: Gilbert Community Park

Music Lineup

Join us for a day of incredible music! 

Kick off your Independence Day at the Gilbert Community Park Amphitheater for a free, family-friendly music festival celebrating the best of South Carolina in Americana, folk, and roots music. From noon to 9:00 PM on July 4, 2025, enjoy a diverse lineup of South Carolina’s finest songwriters and storytellers, from up-and-coming acts to award-winning artists. 

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and good vibes for a day of heartfelt harmonies, infectious melodies, and stories that resonate. With food trucks, shaded spots, and a welcoming community atmosphere, this is the perfect way to celebrate summer and music in Gilbert!

The Lineup

12:00 PM - Watson Village

1:00 PM - Donovan Twins

2:00 PM - Howl in The Valley

3:00 PM - Admiral Radio

4:00 PM - Michael Haney

5:00 PM - Mac Leaphart Band

6:00 PM - Gritty Flyright and the Music Family

7:30 PM - Kevin MaC and the Homies

Admission: Free

Location: Gilbert Community Park Amphitheater