join us for a weekend of family fun! march 6 & 7, 2026
Rumba on the Lumber Festival
Lumberton, NC
join us for a weekend of family fun! march 6 & 7, 2026
Rumba on the Lumber Festival
Lumberton, NC
Many thanks to our great 2025 Sponsors!
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Events
Friday Food Truck Extravaganza featuring Gary Lowder and Smokin' Hot!
Friday Food Truck Extravaganza featuring Gary Lowder and Smokin' Hot!
Many of our Food Vendors arrive early and will be open around the Dick Taylor Plaza on Friday, March 6th, from 4:00 until 8:00 PM! The Robeson County Arts Council is sponsoring the Carolina Beach Music Award Winning Gary Lowder and Smokin' Hot!
We'll have live music onstage, GREAT food around the Plaza, and the evening will be lots of fun for the entire family! So come on out on Friday for dinner at the Rumba Friday Food Truck Extravaganza!
UNC Health Southeastern 5K & 10K and Family Fun Mile
Friday Food Truck Extravaganza featuring Gary Lowder and Smokin' Hot!
Once again we thank UNC Health Southeastern for sponsoring our 5K, 10K and Family Fun Mile on Saturday, March 7, 2026!
5K & 10K Start- 9:00 AM
Family Fun Mile Start- 11:00 AM
Allen Orthopedics Party on the Plaza
Music and entertainment all day long on Saturday, onstage at Lumberton's Dick Taylor Plaza sponsored by Allen Orthopedics! This year we feature one of Charlotte's rising stars, Eddy Kbrera!
10:00-11:00 AM- Lumberton's own Second Time Around Big Band
11:00 AM-Noon- UNC Health 5K & 10K Awards
Noon-1:00 PM- Ron Jefferson's Tribute to Michael Jackson
2:00-5:00 PM- Eddy Kbrera's powerful blend of African Soukous and the vibrant rhythms of the Colombian Caribbean
Touch-A-Truck
Along 3rd Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets, we'll have trucks and big equipment for young people to ogle, sit in, and enjoy! Sponsored by Lumbee River EMC.
10:00-5:00 Saturday, March 8
Managed by the Lumberton Junior Service League.
Lumber River United Way's Lucky Duck Derby
The winner of this year's Lucky Duck Derby is Brooke Samson!
Congratulations, Brooke!
North of the Border Chili Cook-Off
11:00 AM- 2:00 PM our North of the Border Chili Cookoff, complete with music by the Legacy Motown Revue will be a blast!
Join the fun tasting chili prepared by the competing teams, or accept the challenge and bring your own team to compete.
All proceeds from The Chili Cookoff once again support the Robeson Community College Foundation.
Craft and Food Vendors Galore
Arts, Crafts, Food... you name it, we got it! Come on down to the Rumba on the Lumber Festival site aaround Lumberton's Dick Taylor Plaza Plaza to fulfill your every need!
10:00 AM- 5:00 PM March 7, 2026
KidsZone
All sorts of active fun for the children in your life, including a Dino Bounce House, an Iron Man Obstacle Course, a Monster Truck Slide, a Toy Block Bonanza Bounce House, a Soccer Challenge, a Frisbee Challenge, and a Rock Climbing Wall!
10:00-5:00 Saturday, March 7, 2026
Beer Garden at The Alley of 219 Elm
Beer Garden at The Alley of 219 Elm
Need a place to kick back and enjoy some tasty craft brews and other adult beverages with friends during the Rumba on the Lumber? Head to The Alley at 219 Elm! They will be open Friday evening, March 6th and all day Saturday, March 7th!
Become a Sponsor
Become a Sponsor
Become a Sponsor
The Rumba on the Lumber Festival is presented by the Robeson Road Runners, a 501c3 tax exempt organization. We rely on the kindness and vision of Sponsors like you. If you'd like to become a Partner/Sponsor, please contact us!
Volunteer
Become a Sponsor
Become a Sponsor
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The Rumba on the Lumber is run totally by volunteers like you. If you, your club or social group would like to help, please contact us!
Presented by the robeson road runners, the city of lumberton, and main street lumberton.
