thank you for a weekend of family fun! march 6 & 7, 2026

Rumba on the Lumber Festival

Lumberton, NC

thank you for a weekend of family fun! march 6 & 7, 2026

Rumba on the Lumber Festival

Lumberton, NC

Events

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!

We celebrate all of the winners in both the 2026 UNC Health Southeastern 5K and 10K!

5k Overall Winners

Women

1st- Julia Dezarn-Jobber 21:20:21

2nd- Gabriella Butcher 21:46:54

3rd- Shawanna White 22:46:62

Men

1st- Jack Cawley 15:11:52

2nd- James Lewis 17:52:25

3rd- Brendan Gutierrez 18:36:78

10K Overall Winners

Men

1st- Wayne Kabondo 31:02:64

2nd- Nick Stricklen 32:52:06

3rd- Orinthal Striggles 38:37:62

Women

1st- Joy Miller 44:07:26

2nd- Brenda Estlack 46:23:70

3rd- Natalie Aguirre 46:45:63

For all of the results of the 2026 UNC Health Southeastern 5K & 10K, please click this link to see them at RunSignUp

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!

Saturday Schedule

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

Lumber River United Way's Lucky Duck Derby

Once again we featured the Lucky Duck Derby at the Rumba on the Lumber Festival.

The Winner of the 2026 Lucky Duck Derby was Lumberton's own

Kenneth Sampson!

CONGRATULATIONS!

Coors Light Chili Roundup Chili Cook-Off

Well, we had a GREAT Coors Light Chili Roundup at this year's Rumba on the Lumber, managed by the folks at the Robeson County Community College Foundation. Thank you All!

Now, here are the 2026 Chili Roundup Winners!

People's Choice- Robeson County Sheriff's Department

Most Unique Ingredient- Robeson County Sheriff's Department

Best Flavor of the South- RE/MAX

Judges Choice- RE/MAX

Spiciest Chili- RCC Culinary Department

Best Decorated Booth- Clayton Homes & Lumberton Rotary Club

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!

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, a Ninja Wipeout Obstacle Course, a 23 Foot Slide, a Toy Block Bonanza Bounce House, a Soccer Challenge, a Basketball Challenge, and large and small Rock Climbing Walls!

10:00-5:00 Saturday, March 7, 2026

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!

thank you for a weekend of family fun! march 6 & 7, 2026

thank you for a weekend of family fun! march 6 & 7, 2026

Many thanks to our great 2026 Sponsors! Click on any link!