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US: Lumberton, NC – Fast Races, Hot Chili, and Fun at the Rumba on the Lumber Festival
Did you ever Rumba on the Lumber? If not, you gotta get there. The whole weekend is geared towards the entire family. 
The Rumba on the Lumber Festival features live music, Rumba Games Exhibition – a battle between local fitness fanatics, Family Fun Ride/Rodeo, vendors, arts and crafts show, and the Lumbee River EMD Free Kidz Zone – with rock climbing, inflatable bouncer/slide, children’s basketball game, a spinner mechanical ride, trackless train and a high-striker.
The annual Rumba on the Lumber Festival officially kicks off at 9 am with the 
Southeastern Health 5K, 10K run described as very flat, fast, and fun, and the Family Fun Mile starts at 10am in downtown Lumberton.
Front and center is the Bud Light North of the Border Chili cook-off. Crowds gather from 11 – 2pm, Saturday in downtown Lumberton to get a taste of what teams are cooking. About 30 teams compete in categories like Best Tasting, Spiciest, Strangest Ingredient, Best Chili Name and Best Cooking Outfits. Costumed participants find unique ways to set themselves apart from the competition.
Schedule of Events:-
Saturday – March 4th:
9am – Southern Eastern Health 5K and Southeastern Health 10K
10 – 5pm – Lumbee River EMC KidZone activities at the Courthouse Plaza
10 – 5pm – Business, Craft and Food Vendors Galore
11am – Southeastern Health Family Fun Run/Walk
11 – 2pm – Bud Light North Light of the Border Chili cook-off with music by the Goldrush Band
TBA – The Rumba Games Fitness Competition
2 – 5pm – Concert at the Courthouse Plaza with the Blackwater Rhythm and Blues Band
Events on Sun March 5th:(starting at Northeast Park)
12 Noon – Yamaha of Lumberton Metric Century ( 100K Cycling Race)
1:30 – Cruzbike 20-Mile Adventure Ride
3:30 – Family Fun Ride/Rodeo
Go out and join the Lumberton community at this FREE weekend hugely packed with entertainment and family fun.
Location:Downtown Plaza – 200 N. Elm Street, Lumberton, NC 28358
Date: Sat March 4 – Sun March 5, 2017
Time: Sat 9 – 5pm. Sun 12 – 4pm
Tel: 910-671-3876
lumberton-nc.com/event/rumba-on-the-lumber-2017
For Regional Accommodations, Restaurants & Attractions: lumberton-nc.com