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April 25-27, 2008 - Rice Festival
Celebrating when rice was king and Colleton County was the throne.
Walterboro Welcome Center
just off I-95 at exit 53
Walterboro
Carolina Gold, King Rice. Rice helped create enormous wealth for the Lowcountry
since it first arrived in 1685. And Colleton County was perfect for growing it.
The Colleton County Rice Festival celebrates the rich heritage of Colleton County
and the contributions made by this cash crop with an arts and cultural festival in the county
seat of Walterboro. Enjoy three fun-filled days of family activities in the warm South
Carolina spring sun.
Wander the streets of our county seat, Walterboro, and experience a full schedule of
family activities.
We suggest you start your visit to the Rice Festival at the Walterboro Welcome Center,
located just off I-95 at exit 53. Let us show you why Walterboro is the front porch of the
Lowcountry. There, you'll find plenty of tips about what to see and do before, during and
after the Rice Festival.
Thanks for visiting this site. We're so pleased you did. Be sure to sit a spell and take a
look around. Contact us for more information: http://www.ricefestival.org/
Our celebration of history and art has plenty of fun family activities.
The Colleton County Rice Festival wouldn't have lasted for over 35 years without
plenty of fun for the entire family. Celebrating the rich cultural history of our area also
means adding all sorts of things to do.
Entertainment & Crafts, Food and More. Wander the streets of historic downtown
Walterboro and visit with our friendly arts & crafts people as they display their wares in our
street-fair atmosphere. As you stroll among buildings that date back to the heyday of the
rice plantations, grab a bite from an interesting array of food booths. Adding to your
experience is music and other entertainment throughout the weekend. Just take a look at
the Rice Festival calendar for all the details.
Parade. What is a festival celebrating a piece of Southern Heritage without a parade in
honor of the event? Join us on Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m. for the Rice Festival Parade,
which includes floats, marching bands, beauty queens and all the trappings that a heritage
festival can muster. Interested in taking part? Click here and fill out an application.
Rice Run. Join us on Saturday, April 26, at 8 a.m. for an early morning race
throughout historic Walterboro, beginning at the old Post Office on Washington Street. This
5K run and 5K walk begins at 8 a.m. and the mile fun run begins at 9 a.m. At its conclution,
cash prizes will be awarded to both male and female finisher at the awards celebration at
Walterboro Country Club. Click here for an application and other details.
Cooking Contest presented by Bi-Lo and Bethel United Methodist Church. Rice takes
its rightful place of honor as local cooks compete for cash prices as they present their
favorite rice dishes for judging. Join us as we crown the winners at Bethel United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall. Judging begins at 1:30 p.m. and prizes awarded at 2:30 p.m. on
April 25. Want to take part in the contest? Click here for details and an application.
Rice Festival Pageant. Held on Saturday, March 15. The winner takes her rightful
place of honor in the Rice Festival Parade, and serves as the official hostess of the festival.
Open to children aged birth to four years and five years and older. For information and
details, please email MissRiceFestivalPageant@Lowcoutry.comThis e-mail address is being
protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Start your visit at the Welcome Center. There is much to see. Begin with a stop at the
Walterboro Welcome Center located just off I-95 at exit 53. Gather maps, hear about points
of interest and get valuable tips that are sure to get you started on the right foot.
Celebrating when rice was king and Colleton County was the throne.
Walterboro Welcome Center
just off I-95 at exit 53
Walterboro
Carolina Gold, King Rice. Rice helped create enormous wealth for the Lowcountry
since it first arrived in 1685. And Colleton County was perfect for growing it.
The Colleton County Rice Festival celebrates the rich heritage of Colleton County
and the contributions made by this cash crop with an arts and cultural festival in the county
seat of Walterboro. Enjoy three fun-filled days of family activities in the warm South
Carolina spring sun.
Wander the streets of our county seat, Walterboro, and experience a full schedule of
family activities.
We suggest you start your visit to the Rice Festival at the Walterboro Welcome Center,
located just off I-95 at exit 53. Let us show you why Walterboro is the front porch of the
Lowcountry. There, you'll find plenty of tips about what to see and do before, during and
after the Rice Festival.
Thanks for visiting this site. We're so pleased you did. Be sure to sit a spell and take a
look around. Contact us for more information: http://www.ricefestival.org/
Our celebration of history and art has plenty of fun family activities.
The Colleton County Rice Festival wouldn't have lasted for over 35 years without
plenty of fun for the entire family. Celebrating the rich cultural history of our area also
means adding all sorts of things to do.
Entertainment & Crafts, Food and More. Wander the streets of historic downtown
Walterboro and visit with our friendly arts & crafts people as they display their wares in our
street-fair atmosphere. As you stroll among buildings that date back to the heyday of the
rice plantations, grab a bite from an interesting array of food booths. Adding to your
experience is music and other entertainment throughout the weekend. Just take a look at
the Rice Festival calendar for all the details.
Parade. What is a festival celebrating a piece of Southern Heritage without a parade in
honor of the event? Join us on Saturday, April 26 at 11 a.m. for the Rice Festival Parade,
which includes floats, marching bands, beauty queens and all the trappings that a heritage
festival can muster. Interested in taking part? Click here and fill out an application.
Rice Run. Join us on Saturday, April 26, at 8 a.m. for an early morning race
throughout historic Walterboro, beginning at the old Post Office on Washington Street. This
5K run and 5K walk begins at 8 a.m. and the mile fun run begins at 9 a.m. At its conclution,
cash prizes will be awarded to both male and female finisher at the awards celebration at
Walterboro Country Club. Click here for an application and other details.
Cooking Contest presented by Bi-Lo and Bethel United Methodist Church. Rice takes
its rightful place of honor as local cooks compete for cash prices as they present their
favorite rice dishes for judging. Join us as we crown the winners at Bethel United Methodist
Church Fellowship Hall. Judging begins at 1:30 p.m. and prizes awarded at 2:30 p.m. on
April 25. Want to take part in the contest? Click here for details and an application.
Rice Festival Pageant. Held on Saturday, March 15. The winner takes her rightful
place of honor in the Rice Festival Parade, and serves as the official hostess of the festival.
Open to children aged birth to four years and five years and older. For information and
details, please email MissRiceFestivalPageant@Lowcoutry.comThis e-mail address is being
protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Start your visit at the Welcome Center. There is much to see. Begin with a stop at the
Walterboro Welcome Center located just off I-95 at exit 53. Gather maps, hear about points
of interest and get valuable tips that are sure to get you started on the right foot.