Northern Neck Beach Music Festival

The Colonial Beach Community Foundation and the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce have partnered together for the 8th Annual Northern Neck Beach Music Festival.  This annual fundraising event provides a fun-filled weekend of beach music, food, drinks and raffles to support community funding efforts and programs through the Foundation.

WWER will be there broadcasting LIVE and providing the music between bands!

The Colonial Beach Community Foundation and the Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce are teaming up to present the 8th Annual Northern Neck Beach Music Festival, a two-day celebration of live music, great food, and community spirit. The festival will take place Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day on Town Hill in Colonial Beach.

This annual fundraising event supports the Foundation’s community programs and initiatives, bringing together residents and visitors for a weekend of dancing, delicious food, cold beverages, and fun raffles—including a chance to win $5,000.

This year’s lineup brings a mix of “Jimmy Buffet,” Motown, Carolina Beach Music, and R&B.

Saturday, September 12

• 11:30 a.m. – Feature Attraction Band (FAB) – Back for their 6th year, this award-winning group from Southside Virginia and Northern North Carolina delivers an irresistible blend of Blues, Southern Soul, Carolina Beach, R&B, and Rock. Their motto: “If we play it, you can dance to it!”
• 2:00 p.m. – Chris Sacks Band – This parrothead favorite brings a tropical flair with their signature “What Would Jimmy Buffett Do?” style.

Sunday, September 13

• 11:30 a.m. – River Rock – This 9-piece band from Southern Maryland gets the crowd moving with a mix of rhythm & blues and Motown classics.
• 2:00 p.m. – Band of Oz – A Carolina tradition for 50 years, you’ll dance the afternoon away to one of the most well-known and successful groups in the Southeast.

Early Bird tickets are on sale now through September 1:

• Two-Day Ticket: $50 per person

• One-Day Ticket: Saturday $25 / Sunday $35

• Children under 12: $15 per ticket

Purchase your tickets at https://givebutter.com/BeachMusic26.

Paper Tickets for purchase in Colonial Beach: $40 for a two-day pass (cash/check only) available at Hall’s Supermarket, The Beach Shop, CB Creative, and Riverview Inn. No single-day paper tickets available.

Ticket prices go up after September 1.

Outside food, beverages, coolers, and pets are not permitted. Attendees must bring a valid ID to purchase alcohol. Wristbands allow re-entry throughout the day. For sponsorship and tent space inquiries, email [email protected].
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