N. C. Peach Festival

06/10/2026

Parade Registration for the 2026 N.C. Peach Festival is now OPEN. Visit our website at NCPeachFestival.com to download your form and return it to us at our email address: [email protected]. You may also mail it to us at: NC Peach Festival; PO Box 220; Candor, NC 27229. There is no fee for entry, however you must register by July 17th if you wish to participate.

As mentioned last week, we have decided not to allow the throwing of candy or any other objects at this year's parade. Our decision was prompted by the Town of Candor's Property and Liability Insurance Provider who insisted the practice be stopped. However, participants are allowed and encouraged to have someone walk with your group and personally handout candy if you wish to do so.

Popsicles are NOT ALLOWED. Four-wheelers are NOT ALLOWED.

We are super excited to celebrate America's 250th Birthday with you all!! We hope you'll enter the PEACHIEST and/or MOST PATRIOTIC vehicles, floats, tractors, golf carts, etc, that you can possibly design. See you on July 18th for the 2026 N.C. Peach Festival!!!

06/05/2026

The Peach Growers are open!!

'Winblo' and other cultivar historyThe 2026 Peach season is here, bringing the sweet, juicy flavor of summer to North Carolina. While many enjoy this classic treat, few realize our state grows a…

06/04/2026

We have another exciting evening planned on Friday, July 17th with the fabulous too MUCH SyLviA! Come out and help us celebrate America's 250th Birthday! See you in July!! 🍑😍🇺🇸

06/04/2026

We are super excited to have The Notorious P.I.P.S. back with us on Friday, July 17th!! Vendors will also be here with us on Friday night, along with a very special surprise!! 😍🍑❤

WE CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL!!

06/04/2026

Grilled Peach Cobbler? We think, YES, it would be worth a try! 🍑🍑🍑

Why everyone is putting peach cobbler on the grill this summer: bit.ly/4vmVSvX

06/04/2026

The 28th annual N.C. Peach Festival celebrating America's 250th Birthday! July 16th-18th, 2026! NCPeachFestival.com

06/03/2026

2026 N.C. Peach Festival Parade Registration Forms will be released on Wednesday, June 10th. We hope to see many parade entrants and we hope that your entries will celebrate PEACHES and/or AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY!! 🍑🇺🇸🍑🇺🇸❤

06/03/2026

We are proud to announce this year's GRAND MARSHALS are The Sand Band!! We have a soft spot for these "local" guys who have performed at the N.C. Peach Festival for 28 years (every single year since the festival's inception)! This spring, they were inducted into the Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame!! Come out for an amazing performance, as we celebrate America's 250th Birthday on Saturday, July 18th!! Schedule of events available on our website: NCPeachFestival.com 🍑😍❤🇺🇸🍑😍❤🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/02/2026

We are elated to announce Jim Quick & Coastline will be here on Saturday, July 18th!!! Mark your calendars for the 2026 N.C. Peach Festival in Candor, North Carolina!!

06/02/2026

Join us for our Festival Opening Night on Thursday, July 16th!! Come see us, we have the absolute best time!!!

The N. C. Peach Festival is now accepting team registrations for the 3rd annual Flamin' Hot Wing Competition sponsored by Mountaire Farms! Registration is available now thru June 30th and the cost is a $25 donation, which will go to the Candor Police Department! So, get your team together and come out to compete with your best peach-inspired, hot, mild, spicy, smoky, savory, citrusy, etc. wing recipe. **Wings provided by Mountaire!** Official rules and registration form are available on our festival website, NCPeachFestival.com

See you on July 16th for our Festival Opening Night with the very BEST ENTERTAINMENT by the BEACH FEVER BAND (5:00-6:30pm) & Tracy Bates and the Circuit Riders (7:00-9:00pm). YES!! "ALL U CAN EAT" TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON OUR Peach Festival WEBSITE; cost is $25. Homemade peach ice cream by Gilbert's Homemade Ice Cream will also be on site!! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and relax with great food, beverages, and awesome WINGS!!!