75th Annual Potomac River Festival
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Celebrate 75 Years on the Potomac
75th Annual Potomac River Festival • June 12–14 • Colonial Beach, Virginia
Three unforgettable days of music, fireworks, parades, beaches, food, family fun, and waterfront celebration return to the shores of the Potomac River! Join thousands of visitors and locals as Colonial Beach comes alive for the 75th Annual Potomac River Festival — one of Virginia’s most beloved summer traditions.
Experience live bands and entertainment all weekend long, stroll through vibrant vendor markets filled with local art, crafts, food, and coastal favorites, and enjoy classic festival traditions including the parade, family activities, and spectacular fireworks lighting up the Potomac River.
Relax on Virginia’s second-largest public beach, enjoy waterfront dining, and discover the charm of Colonial Beach — the birthplace of unforgettable summer memories.
Celebrate America’s 250th Where History Began
This year’s festival is even more special as we celebrate the upcoming 250th Anniversary of America in the region where our nation’s story began. Located near the birthplaces of George Washington and James Monroe, Colonial Beach offers visitors the chance to experience history, patriotism, and small-town coastal charm all in one incredible weekend.
Whether you come for the music, the beach, the fireworks, or the tradition, the Potomac River Festival is your chance to celebrate summer and America together on the beautiful shores of the Potomac.
Live Music • Fireworks • Parade • Vendors • Beach Fun • Family Activities
Plan Your Festival Weekend Today!
Friday - June 12, 2026
7:30pm – Fireman’s Parade
Beauty Pageant after parade at Town Hill Stage
Saturday - June 13, 2026
9:00am-11:00pm – Parade registration (CBHS)
11:00am-12:00pm – Parade line-up
12:00pm – Grande Feature Parade
10:00am-5:00pm – Vendors (Boardwalk and Town Hill)
12:00-4:00pm – Kids Zone (Town Hill)
2:00pm – Pet Parade (Town Hill Stage)
3:00pm-9:00pm – Beer/Wine sales on Town Hill
4:00pm-7:00pm - Live Radio Broadcast - Spin the wheel for free prizes - Get on the air with your favorite DJs
5:00pm-8:00pm – Live Music on Town Hill Stage (Band TBA)
Dark – Fireworks (Town Pier)
Sunday - June 14, 2026
10:00am-4:00pm – Vendors (Boardwalk and Town Hill)
10:00am-3:00pm – Decorated Bicycle Contest
11:00am-3:00pm – Kids Zone (Town Hill)
1:00pm-4:00pm – Beer/Wine sales on Town Hill
2:00pm – River Idol and Talent Show on Stage
Learn more at https://colonialbeach.org/potomac-river-festival
75th Annual Potomac River Festival • June 12–14 • Colonial Beach, Virginia
Three unforgettable days of music, fireworks, parades, beaches, food, family fun, and waterfront celebration return to the shores of the Potomac River! Join thousands of visitors and locals as Colonial Beach comes alive for the 75th Annual Potomac River Festival — one of Virginia’s most beloved summer traditions.
Experience live bands and entertainment all weekend long, stroll through vibrant vendor markets filled with local art, crafts, food, and coastal favorites, and enjoy classic festival traditions including the parade, family activities, and spectacular fireworks lighting up the Potomac River.
Relax on Virginia’s second-largest public beach, enjoy waterfront dining, and discover the charm of Colonial Beach — the birthplace of unforgettable summer memories.
Celebrate America’s 250th Where History Began
This year’s festival is even more special as we celebrate the upcoming 250th Anniversary of America in the region where our nation’s story began. Located near the birthplaces of George Washington and James Monroe, Colonial Beach offers visitors the chance to experience history, patriotism, and small-town coastal charm all in one incredible weekend.
Whether you come for the music, the beach, the fireworks, or the tradition, the Potomac River Festival is your chance to celebrate summer and America together on the beautiful shores of the Potomac.
Live Music • Fireworks • Parade • Vendors • Beach Fun • Family Activities
Plan Your Festival Weekend Today!
Friday - June 12, 2026
7:30pm – Fireman’s Parade
Beauty Pageant after parade at Town Hill Stage
Saturday - June 13, 2026
9:00am-11:00pm – Parade registration (CBHS)
11:00am-12:00pm – Parade line-up
12:00pm – Grande Feature Parade
10:00am-5:00pm – Vendors (Boardwalk and Town Hill)
12:00-4:00pm – Kids Zone (Town Hill)
2:00pm – Pet Parade (Town Hill Stage)
3:00pm-9:00pm – Beer/Wine sales on Town Hill
4:00pm-7:00pm - Live Radio Broadcast - Spin the wheel for free prizes - Get on the air with your favorite DJs
5:00pm-8:00pm – Live Music on Town Hill Stage (Band TBA)
Dark – Fireworks (Town Pier)
Sunday - June 14, 2026
10:00am-4:00pm – Vendors (Boardwalk and Town Hill)
10:00am-3:00pm – Decorated Bicycle Contest
11:00am-3:00pm – Kids Zone (Town Hill)
1:00pm-4:00pm – Beer/Wine sales on Town Hill
2:00pm – River Idol and Talent Show on Stage
Learn more at https://colonialbeach.org/potomac-river-festival
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Where is it happening?
215 Irving Avenue North, Colonial Beach, VA, United States, Virginia 22443
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Host or PublisherColonial Beach Chamber of Commerce
