We look forward to another weekend of family fun! march 5 & 6, 2027
Rumba on the Lumber Festival
Lumberton, NC
We look forward to another weekend of family fun! march 5 & 6, 2027
Rumba on the Lumber Festival
Lumberton, NC
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Many thanks to our great 2026 Sponsors! Click on any link!
Events
Friday Food Truck Extravaganza featuring The Pink Slips
Friday Food Truck Extravaganza featuring The Pink Slips
Friday Food Truck Extravaganza featuring The Pink Slips
Our Food Vendors arrive early and will be open around the Dick Taylor Plaza on Friday, March 5th, from 3:00 until 8:00 PM! The Robeson County Arts Council is sponsoring the Carolina Beach Music Award Winning The Pink Slips Band!
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 The Pink Slips
Friday Food Truck Extravaganza featuring The Pink Slips
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
Allen Orthopedics Party on the Plaza
Friday Food Truck Extravaganza featuring The Pink Slips
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 Robeson County's own, The Rob Cole Band!
Saturday Schedule
2:00-5:00 PM- The Rob Cole Band-Robeson County's country rock superstars
Lumber River United Way's Lucky Duck Derby
Once again we featured the Lucky Duck Derby at the Rumba on the Lumber Festival.
The Ducks will go into the Lumber River promptly at 2:15 PM on Saturday, March 6, 2027.
Details coming soon!
Chili Cook-Off
Craft and Food Vendors Galore
We look forward to another great chili cook-off featuring music from the '70's with Groove Machine.
From 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, on Saturday, March 6th, come and sample the Chili and enjoy the beverages and the music!
Managed by the folks at the Lumberton Junior Service League.
Craft and Food Vendors Galore
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, Saturday, March 6, 2027
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 6, 2027
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 5th and all day Saturday, March 6th!
Proceeds from the Rumba on the Lumber Festival 2026 go to support Blue Star Families Greater Fayetteville Region
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!
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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.
