Join us for the 49th Annual Colleton County Rice Festival

Schedule of Events

April 6, 2024

Rice Festival Scholarship BEAUTY PAGEANT
Colleton Civic Center - 494 Hampton Street

April 23, 2024

6:00-8:00 PM: TASTE OF WALTERBORO at Walterboro Wildlife Center - 100 S. Jefferies Boulevard

Come join us for a delightful culinary experience at the Walterboro Wildlife Center! Indulge in a variety of delicious dishes prepared by local chefs, bakers and vendors. This in-person event is a fantastic opportunity to savor the flavors of our community while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Downtown Walterboro. Mark your calendars and bring your appetite! This is a 21+ event.

Tickets are $25 per person until April 19th at midnight. Ticket sales will end after this date, but tickets will be available at the door for $30 on the day of the event. This ticket includes all food, beer and wine offered at the event as well as tickets for door prizes.

April 26-27, 2024
PERFECTION ON WHEELS BMX Pros Trick Team

April 26-27, 2024
FLIPPENOUT Trampoline Show
Shows Daily at 2:00, 4:00 and 6:00 PM in the Food Court!

April 27, 2024

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM: THE MIGHTY KICKS at Walterboro Wildlife Center Amphitheater

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

The Mighty Kicks! began in 1986 when a group of friends from Orangeburg, S.C., started an air band, the rage at the time, and proceeded to win contests across the region. They were all musicians, and eventually started a "real" band, calling it the Kicks! The band began to earn name recognition throughout the Southeast, performing for large festivals and private events from Georgia to Washington, D.C. The Mighty Kicks! was placed on the U.S. Department of Defense's roster of approved artists to perform for U.S. troops stationed all over the world, and had the honor of performing on aircraft carriers and military bases throughout Europe and Central America... President Obama's & Governor Haley's Inaugural Balls...The Mighty Kicks! are guaranteed to be a good time!

PLUS bring the family and watch the firework finale right overhead!

Cost: Free

April 26, 2024

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM: SWINGIN' MEDALLIONS at Walterboro Wildlife Center Amphitether - 100 S. Jefferies Boulevard

General Admission $10 per person

Reserved VIP Tables Available

The Swingin' Medallions are an American beach music group from Greenwood, South Carolina that will put your shaggin' shoes to work!

Beer and wine will be sold. A 21+ event.

MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT

April 26, 2024
2:00 - Pink & Purple Boutique Fashion Show
3:00 - Colleton Children's Theatre
4:00 - Pound Demonstration

April 27, 2024
12:30 - Rice Festival Beauty Queens
1:00 - Jason Lee Cook
2:00 - Square Dance Demonstration
3:00 - Walker Taylor

April 26-27, 2024

10:00 AM - 9:00 PM: FOOD COURT

Find the Largest Pot of Rice by Walterboro Civitans on the corner of Hampton St. and Lucas St. both Friday and Saturday.

The main Rice Festival Food Court is located in the City Parking lot on Hampton/E. Washington Street and will feature 24 food trucks and tents with a wide variety of food, dessert, and drink options.

This year we will also have a few food options among the vendors on Hampton Street!

April 26-27, 2024

9:00 AM: STREET VENDORS at Hampton Street

Vendors line Hampton Street showcasing unique arts, crafts, and other items for sale. The Rice Festival information tent is located in front of City Hall

April 26-27, 2024

KIDS CARNIVAL at Lot behind City Utility Building

Family Fun Tyme provides fun rides for all ages and your favorite carnival treats! Ride tickets and/or all-day wristbands are available.

Time:
Friday 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

April 27, 2024

PRTC RICE RUN 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN

5K: A scenic 3.1 mile race through a quaint, downtown neighboorhood and Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary. The course starts with a gradual incline, turns into a winding nature trail followed by a few rolling hills, and ends with a flat decline.

Trophies for top 3 age group winners and CASH prizes for overall top 3 males and females. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a finisher medal.

1 Mile: For all ages, runners and walkers - the Fun Run is just that - for FUN! It is not a race, so no placements or individual awards will be given. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a finisher medal.

Time:
Registration starts at 6:30AM
5K and 1 Mile start simultaneously at 8:00 AM

Start Line: Corner of W. Washington St. and Klein St.

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Course Map

April 27, 2024

CAR SHOW

Hosted by Pharoahs Car Club

50/50 Raffle

Door Prizes

Awards for:
Participant Judging
Best in Show
10 Top Picks

$20 day-of registration only

All proceeds benefit FoCCAS!

Time:
Registration 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Awards at 12:00 PM

April 27, 2024

11:00 AM: Parade at Jefferies Boulevard

This annual event starts on Jefferies Boulevard at Detreville Street and continues down Jefferies to Forest Hills Road (by Cooper Chevrolet), then turns left and ends at Ivanhoe Shopping Center.

April 27, 2024

9:00 PM - FIREWORKS FINALE

Cap off a fun-filled weekend with this vibrant firework show presented by Genesis Healthcare.

Prime viewing locations
Ivanhoe Parking Lot
Hargo Hill
Walterboro Wildlife Center Amphitheater - Mighty Kicks Performing
Downtown Walterboro

April 28, 2024

GOLF TOURNAMENT at Dogwood Hills Golf Course, 1 Dogwood Lane, Walterboro SC

Time: Arrive by 8:00 AM | Tee off at 9:00 AM

Date:
Festival: April 26-27, 2024
Post Festival: April 28, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Walterboro, SC 29488

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