Peach festival returns with a bright and ‘peachy’ outlook on the future of the town
WYOMING, Del. – The 30th annual peach festival returned with smiling faces, laughter, music, and of course peaches as far as the eye can see. Something Delawareans say, they haven’t been able to truly enjoy for over a year. “I think it showcases the the county and it brings people together, I mean a lot of people like peaches I know I do,” says Sgt. Lafayette Bell with the Marine Corps League, Central Delaware Detachment #768. Representative Lyndon Yearick adds, “The town of Wyoming is about as good as it gets here in the state.”
Not only does the festival highlight the peach and agriculture industry, we’re told it brings a sense of community back to Kent County. Festival goers say, they’re ecstatic to get back to one of the state’s most iconic traditions. “My favorite part is seeing the smiles on kids faces and seeing how our younger generation is really enjoying something after everything that’s been going on for over a year now,” says Sgt. Bell.
Rep. Yearick tells 47 ABC, the festivities highlight places like Fifer Orchards and the Camden Wyoming market, he says not only are they staples in Kent County, but the entire state. No matter if you’re young or old, big or small, we’re told the festival brings everyone together. “It’s just a great example it really brings out the best in people that were more like then we are different,” adds Rep. Yearick. “It builds community, it builds a better place to live.”
With the community centering around peach themed foods, deserts, and even seasonings, the festival was back like it never left. We’re told is also brings attention to small businesses that say hopefully, will help the town in their recovery from the pandemic. “People maybe realized what they’ve missed, or they haven’t been here in several years and they realize this is a great small town, great small business owners, but it’s also a chance to support local,” says Rep. Yearick.
Business owners and organization leaders also say, not only are they seeing familiar faces once again, they’re also hoping to attract new customers and members. “We missed not having it here last year, but it’s a really good turn out and of course we’re always looking for new members and we got one last year and I think we’re gonna get one this year,” says Ralph Willis with the Marine Corps League, Central Delaware Detachment #768.
The peach festival made the decision not to bring back the peach parade this year, but they hope to include it in their festival activities next summer.
