The Gilbert Peach Festival was a huge success in 2009! The morning started off with the 51st annual peach parade that included everyone from beauty queens to local elected officials. Following the parade was live entertainment, arts/crafts, the peachy recipe contest, and even a car show! Locals could also sample different types of peach recipes such as peach cobbler, peach ice cream, peach tea, etc. Then the night ended with a bang with a beautiful fireworks display! Over the years, the festival has allowed the community to raise funds for local projects, one of the largest being the Gilbert Community Park, where the festival now takes place. Other projects include donations to schools, the fire department, the town library, Girl’s State, and Festival Scholarships.