The North Carolina Rice Festival

The 2026 Rice Festival will culminate on Day 4, returning once again to the historic Brunswick Town/Fort Anderson site on the banks of the Brunswick River.

Surrounded by some of the County's largest former rice plantations, this venue offers an excellent site for festivities and reflection on the Rice Festival’s dual themes — education / celebration. It will feature both outdoor and indoor history and cultural presentations, live music, drumming, dance performances, a children’s stage, arts, crafts, food vendors, story tellers, and more. With plenty of free parking, scenic views, and a delightful riverwalk, the site provides ample room for all of these activities.