Colleton County Rice Festival

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Colleton County Rice Festival The Colleton County Rice Festival in Walterboro, South Carolina is an annual event featuring arts and crafts, food, fireworks, music and other entertainment.

Celebrating Lowcountry traditions in the heart of Walterboro, SC! 🌾 Join us April 23–24, 2027, for food, live music, arts & crafts, family fun, fireworks, and more! Since it first arrived in 1685, rice helped create enormous wealth for the Lowcountry, and Colleton County was perfect for growing it. During the annual Rice Festival we celebrate the heritage of rice in this community and the beauty of the people and land that continue to bless this great country. Come enjoy a fun-filled week of family activities in the warm Carolina sun. The Rice Festival has all the elements that make it fun for the entire family. Central to the festival is an arts and crafts area with a wide array of handcrafted items. The queen of the Rice Festival is crowned in a special pageant and she takes her rightful place of honor in the Rice Festival Parade as it meanders through downtown as a kickoff event to the festival. A 5K run, rated one of the top races in South Carolina, is another signature event for the festival. And what Carolina Festival is complete without a food court? Sprinkle in activities such as fireworks, music and other entertainment, and you’ve got an event sure to please the entire family. Explore the streets of our county seat and experience a full schedule of family activities. Come see why Walterboro is the front porch of the Lowcountry. Start your visit to the Rice Festival at the Welcome Center located just off I-95 at exit 53. There you will find plenty of tips about what to see and do before, during, and after the Rice Festival.

🕰️ LET'S TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE! 🌾❤️Walterboro, do you remember the Rice Festival back in the day?!From the Soap B...
10/09/2026

🕰️ LET'S TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE! 🌾❤️

Walterboro, do you remember the Rice Festival back in the day?!

From the Soap Box Derby and street dances to the parades, live entertainment, and fireworks, the Rice Festival has been bringing our community together since 1976!

We came across these old photos and an article by Scott Grooms in Walterboro Live, and we couldn't help but share a little piece of our festival's history!

Now we want to hear from YOU! 👇

🌾 What's your favorite Rice Festival memory?

🎶 Do you remember the street dances or any of the big performers?

📸 Do you have old Rice Festival pictures tucked away somewhere? We would LOVE for you to share them in the comments!

And if you recognize anyone in these photos, TAG THEM! 👀

Let's fill these comments with memories, stories, and pictures from the years that made the Rice Festival what it is today! ❤️

📖 Article & memories courtesy of Scott Grooms, Walterboro Live.
https://walterborolive.com/stories/back-in-my-day-rice-festival,196016

05/04/2026

If you saw a drone flying around during the Colleton County Rice Festival, it was Avanti Drone Services capturing some incredible shots from the air! Here's a short video, just to say THANK YOU for being a part of our festival. Full recap coming soon!

Check out these amazing carvings done for us by ! He took our special request and brought it to life! We were so happy t...
04/26/2026

Check out these amazing carvings done for us by ! He took our special request and brought it to life! We were so happy to have him back as a part of the festival this year!

What a fantastic 2026 Colleton County Rice Festival! Thank you for joining us and we hope you had a great time. Weather ...
04/26/2026

What a fantastic 2026 Colleton County Rice Festival! Thank you for joining us and we hope you had a great time. Weather permitting, there will be tournaments running at Colleton County Parks and Recreation, Dogwood Hills Golf Course, and Forest Hills Tennis Courts today!

04/25/2026

The Mighty Kicks kicked off a little early tonight and former Mayor & Mrs. Young were the first out on the dance floor! We're here rocking until around 9! FREE concert for the whole family! Lowcountry Taps HHI and ColdFire Creamery are on site!!

04/25/2026

**TIME CHANGE** The Mighty Kicks will be rocking the Walterboro Wildlife Center tonight starting earlier at 6PM and will play until around 9PM. This event is FREE for the whole family! ColdFire Creamery will be on-site, and so will Lowcountry Taps HHI! Come cap off an amazing week of festival fun with the final show of the night!!

Colleton County Rice Festival Top Chef Matthew Rhodes, who won the Rice Cookoff Competition on Wednesday is selling his ...
04/25/2026

Colleton County Rice Festival Top Chef Matthew Rhodes, who won the Rice Cookoff Competition on Wednesday is selling his Gumbo Rice in the Food Court today until sell out. Go show him some love!!

04/25/2026

Catch Fletcher Roberts Magic roaming the street today! See a guy with an awesome mustache and playing cards on his shirt?? Stop him and ask him to show you some ✨️✨️MAGIC ✨️✨️

04/25/2026

Today at the 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭. Registration starts at 1230. Can’t wait to see all the beautiful 🐕🐩🐕‍🦺

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P. O. Box 1705
Walterboro, SC
29488

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+18435491079

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