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Maine-ly Lobster > Festivals and 4th of Julys > Yarmouth Clam Festival Schedule 2018

Yarmouth Clam Festival Schedule 2018

April 8, 2018 by Christina Lemieux Leave a Comment

Yarmouth Clam Festival Schedule 2017

Clam shucking at it’s finest. Photo via the Yarmouth Clam Festival Facebook Page

The Yarmouth Clam Festival Schedule runs for three days and includes food and fun for the whole family.  The Clam Festival always takes place the 3rd Friday in July and over 6,000 pounds of clams, 6,000 lobster rolls, 2,500 pancake breakfasts, 2,000 shore dinners, 400 homemade pies, and 6,000 strawberry shortcakes are served during that time, washed down with over 13,500 Lime Rickeys! The 2018 Yarmouth Clam Festival runs from July 20th until the 22nd and, as always, admission is free. Below are the latest details of the 2018 Yarmouth Clam Festival Schedule (more details will be added as they become available).

The Yarmouth Clam Festival Schedule 2018

Friday, July 2oth 

10:00am – Opening ceremonies take place Friday morning, with the Art Show, Craft Show and Carnival opening at this time.

6:00 – 7:30pm – The Clam Festival Parade takes place on Main Street.

There is usually live music throughout the day and evening.

Saturday, July 21st

On Saturday morning there is usually a Flapjack breakfast and a 5 Mile Road Race.

The Maine State Clam Shucking Contest usually takes place on Saturday as well.  Last year, the clam shucking contest kicked off at 11am.

 

9:15pm – The Yarmouth Clam Festival fireworks always take place on Saturday evening. They are best viewed from behind the Library, Smokey’s or Memorial Green.

There is usually live music, art and other entertainment throughout the day.

Sunday, July 22nd

On Saturday morning there is usually a Flapjack breakfast and men and women’s bike race.

Last year there was a  Diaper Derby and a kids bike race at 12 noon.

 

There is usually live music, art and other entertainment throughout the day.

To read about other Maine seafood festivals, click here.

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