Rice festival fills appetites County Commissioner Marion Stevens and commission Chairman John McIver, both of Riceboro, sold tickets and rice samples at Saturday's festival. - photo by Photo by Joe Parker, Jr. Riceboro area residents and officials Saturday started what they hope becomes a tradition in their community.The first RiceFest was a salute to the area's former staple crop and a chance to get together for some fun, socializing and good food. Sign up for our e-newsletters