Thank you for for a weekend of family fun! See you march 6 & 7, 2026
Rumba on the Lumber Festival
Lumberton, NC
Thank you for for a weekend of family fun! See you 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!
Many of our Food Vendors arrive early and will be open around the Dick Taylor Plaza on Friday, March 8th, from 4:00 until 8:00 PM! The Robeson County Arts Council is sponsoring the funky, bluesy, rock & roll sounds of Fayetteville's Lotus Sun!
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
We celebrate the winners of the 2025 UNC Health Southeastern 5K & 10K:
5K Female= Amy Castle, 20:51 (Hillsborough, NC)
5K Male= Jack Cawley, 15:51 (Cary, NC)
10K Female= Joy Miller, 42:46
(West Columbia, SC)
10K Male= Orinthal Striggles, 36:54
(Columbia, SC)
For all results and awards in all age groups Click the button below.
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 Nashville's rising stars, Krystal King!
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- Krystal King
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!
Coors Banquet North of the Border Chili Cook-Off
The Judges have spoken and the winners of the 2025 Coors Banquet North of the Border Chili Cook-Off are:
Judges' Choice
"Chili Crushers"- Lumberton Housing Authority
People's Choice & Most Unique Ingredient
Robeson County Sheriff's Department
Hottest Chili
"Team Gringotts"- Lumbee Guaranty Bank
Best Theme Decorated Booth
"Pearls of the Blue Oyster Cult"- Robeson County Partnership for Children
Congratulations to all!!!
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 8, 2025
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 8, 2025
Beer Garden at The Alley of 219 Elm
Beer Garden at The Alley of 219 Elm
Once again you can kick back and enjoy some tasty craft brews and other adult beverages with friends during the Rumba on the Lumber. The folks at The Alley at 219 Elm will be open Friday evening and all day Saturday!
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.
