Meet Our 2026 Festival Exhibitors

George Washington Birthplace National Monument is located in the Northern Neck of Virginia. It encompasses 551 acres of land where seven generations of the Washington family lived and where George Washington was born in 1732. The park was also central to one of the earliest efforts to memorialize George Washington during the celebration of his bicentennial birth anniversary in 1932. Visit the website to learn more, click here.

Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

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Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce

The Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce is committed to our businesses and our Town. Toward this end, we attract, support, promote and improve the climate for businesses to flourish. We foster economic development and continued growth in the town of Colonial Beach. We create a better understanding of and support the economic and public policy needs and opportunities of the business community

215 N Irving Ave, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
(804) 224-8145
https://www.colonialbeach.org/

Potomac Riverkeeper Network

PRKN’s mission is to protect the right to clean water for all communities and all those who live in and rely upon the Potomac and Shenandoah watersheds by stopping pollution, making drinking water safe, protecting healthy river habitats, and enhancing use and enjoyment for all.

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Chesapeake Bay Foundation

The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring and protecting the health of the Chesapeake Bay and its vast watershed through advocacy, education, and hands-on conservation. Founded in 1967, CBF works to reduce pollution, protect wildlife habitats, support sustainable fisheries, and promote clean water policies across six states and Washington, D.C. The foundation engages communities, schools, and policymakers through environmental education, public awareness campaigns, and on-the-ground restoration projects such as oyster reef rebuilding, wetland preservation, and tree planting. Its mission centers on ensuring that the nation’s largest estuary remains a thriving ecosystem for future generations.

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Tidewater Rehabilitation and Environmental Education

Organized in 2017 and attained non-profit status in 2020 to provide critical interventions and rehabilitation to wildlife throughout the greater Tidewater region. In addition to providing lifesaving care to migratory and native avian species, the organization seeks to educate the public about living alongside nature in a way that benefits people and the wildlife.

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Friends of Caledon State Park

Friends of Caledon State Park is a citizen support and volunteer organization dedicated to the stewardship, enhancement, and advocacy of Caledon State Park in King George, Virginia. It is made up of volunteers from the local community who work to support the park’s mission, raise awareness, and assist with activities that benefit the park and its visitors.

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Westmoreland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

is proud to introduce a whole new level of post-acute care to Colonial Beach and the surrounding communities. Nestled in a charming beach town in the heart of Westmoreland County, our small and intimate center is a welcoming setting where every patient is made to feel at home. At Westmoreland we help ease your transition from hospital to home as you regain your strength, and offer a comprehensive continuum of specialized care including inpatient and outpatient therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation, wound care, and pulmonary rehab. With extensive multi-million renovations planned for the very near future, we are Rehabbing Care™ at Westmoreland!

COLONIAL BEACH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The Colonial Beach Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Colonial

Beach through philanthropy.

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EarthQuest

Earthquest is a non-profit organization located in Orange County, VA. They offer wildlife programs in a fun and engaging way for people of every age. Earthquest will do two presentations at the festival this year, one mid-morning and one midafternoon. Get up close and personal with a hawk, owl, falcon, vulture, and a condor. These birds are ambassador raptors that are unable to be released into the wild.

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Virginia Bluebird Society

The Virginia Bluebird Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation of bluebirds and other native cavity-nesting birds throughout Virginia. Through education, monitoring programs, habitat preservation, and community engagement, the Society works to promote responsible stewardship of wildlife and the environment. Their efforts empower individuals, schools, and communities to support bird populations by providing proper nesting

habitats and learning best practices for conservation.

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The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)

has a three-part mission to conduct research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry, and the public. VIMS provides these services to Virginia, the nation, and the world. Chartered in 1940, VIMS is currently among the largest marine research and education centers in the United States.

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