Peach Jammin’: 77th Chilton County Peach Festival kicked off with Peach Jam

By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor

Thousands of people flocked to Clanton on June 7-8 for the Peach Jam that rang in the start of the 77th annual Chilton County Peach Festival this month. The biggest attraction of the month-long peach celebration switched roles in 2024 as the opening act of the festival after being the culminating event in past years.

Every year it seems like the crowds grow bigger for Peach Jam, and this year was no different as crowds filled Clanton City Park to see the event’s biggest live performer yet, Chris Janson. Janson highlighted the two nights of live entertainment at the event on June 8 as Rhett Walker headlined night one on June 7.

Other attractions at Peach Jam this year included dozens of vendors scattered throughout Ollie Park selling items, handing out information and offering free services, such as Ascension St. Vincent’s Chilton Hospital hosting free blood pressure checks. Fan-favorite attractions were back this year like the kid’s zone with free inflatables for little Peach Jam attendees, numerous food and drink options from local favorites to traditional fair food, hot air balloon rides, the car show hosted by the Chilton County Cruisers and a farmer’s market with hundreds of baskets of fresh peaches.

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