The city of Riceboro is hosting the annual Riceboro RiceFest the first and second weekends of November. 

The event celebrates the history of rice farming, a significant contributor to the economic landscape in coastal Liberty County.  It is a celebration of the Gullah Geechee people who lived and influenced the culture, music, language and food along the coastal region from North Carolina to northern Florida. 

The four-day festival includes family-friendly events: 

• “Turn Up” Youth Dance, Saturday, Nov. 2

Ages 14-18

6-10 p.m.

$5 general admission

Riceboro Youth Center

• GospelFest, Sunday, Nov. 3

Doors open at 5 p.m.

Tickets $15-20

Riceboro Youth Center

• Adult Homecoming Dance, Friday, Nov. 8

6-9 p.m. 

Tickets $15-20

Riceboro Youth Center

• Gullah Geechee Outdoor Celebration

Saturday, Nov. 9

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Free to the public (Food vendors available)

Featuring: The Gullah Geechee Ring Shouters, Abeni Dancers, Lakeside, Slave, Special Formula, and other performers

• Rice Cook-Off, Saturday, Nov. 9

Judging begins at 11 a.m.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please see www.cityofriceboro.org or call 912.884.2986.