Looking for a vacation rental for the Potomac River Festival in Colonial Beach, Virginia? River Gem gives families and friends a place to stay together on The Point: four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and room for up to 10 guests.
Enjoy the festival, then return to shared living spaces, a full kitchen, and a covered porch. The beach is two blocks from the house and the boardwalk is approximately seven blocks away.
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The Firemen’s Parade kicks off Potomac River Festival weekend on Friday evening. If the parade is part of your plans, include Friday in your stay and allow time to check in before heading out with your group.
Check the organizer’s current parade time, route, and road-closure information before arrival. The Firemen’s Parade is separate from the festival’s Grand Parade; use the program to plan for the events you want to attend.
The festival’s program has included parades, music, vendors, family activities, and fireworks around Town Hill and the boardwalk. Visit the official Potomac River Festival page for the latest dates and full schedule.
Event information reviewed October 31, 2026. The Chamber’s published page covers June 12–14, 2026; confirm the next festival’s dates before reserving your event stay.
Start the day with breakfast in the kitchen, keep snacks ready for your group, and leave time between activities to enjoy the house. The living room and separate sitting room give guests places to gather or take a break.
Confirm parade routes, road closures, fireworks arrangements, and transportation options with the organizer. Do not assume a prior year’s trolley service or viewing locations will be the same. Allow extra time to reach activities with your group.
Stairs are required to enter River Gem and reach every bedroom. For families with young children or guests with limited mobility, review the house layout and amenities before reserving.
Extend your visit with ideas from our Colonial Beach activities guide.
Check River Gem’s calendar for the dates your group needs, then review the full reservation total and cancellation terms. Booking directly gives you direct-booking rates and a direct connection to your host for questions about the home.
Festival activities, admission, and schedules are managed by the organizer. A lodging reservation does not include event tickets or guarantee access to any activity.
Check the Chamber’s official festival page for dates and the current program. Confirm the event year before choosing your travel dates.
The Firemen’s Parade opens festival weekend on Friday evening. Confirm the exact date, start time, and route in the current organizer schedule, and plan a Friday arrival if you want to attend.
River Gem is a four-bedroom vacation rental on The Point in Colonial Beach with room for up to 10 guests, 2.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and shared living spaces. Availability depends on your dates.
The boardwalk is approximately seven blocks from the house. The beach is two blocks away. Distances to individual festival activities depend on the organizer’s current locations and routes.
Use the organizer’s current instructions to choose a public viewing location. A fireworks view from River Gem is not guaranteed.
The driveway accommodates up to four vehicles. Review your group’s parking needs and event-day access before arrival.
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