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Peach Festival praised for turnout as vendors report equipment problems
Summary
Commissioners said the Peach Festival drew large crowds and sold out many vendors, though organizers reported ovens and refrigeration failures and complaints about vendor pricing; roughly 400 pies were reported sold.
The commission said the recent Peach Festival was a success, with heavy attendance across Saturday and Sunday and many vendors selling out well before the event ended.
Members reported that volunteers and vendors handled setup quickly and that the site was left clean after the event. One member estimated organizers sold more than 400 pies over the weekend and said some food vendors ran out of stock before the close of business.
Festival organizers and vendors faced equipment problems: participants described oven heating elements failing (top or bottom elements) and a cooler whose internal fans froze over the winter, preventing cooling until an electrician and refrigeration technician made repairs. Those failures required on‑the‑spot fixes and likely reduced the ability of some vendors to serve later in the day.
Discussion also noted vendor fee levels and pricing: some booth fees and menu prices were higher than in prior years. Members said a few bands donated time while others charged fees; overall sound levels were lower than the prior year, which several commission members said improved the atmosphere near the museum.
Commissioners called the festival a community success while also noting the logistical and equipment issues organizers will want to address ahead of next year’s event.
