What happens at the Yarmouth Clam Festival?
The Yarmouth Clam Festival events start on Friday evening with the Opening Ceremonies followed by the parade. The fun continues through the weekend with great events for the whole family. Three days of fun and exciting competitions and events. 2022 Parade Theme – Maine! The Way Life Should Be
When is the Clam Festival in 2022?
This Village Tradition returns July 15 through July 17, 2022. As we welcome back our beloved Clam Festival, we are reminded of the hundreds of Yarmouth volunteers who donate their time to the festival to help raise money for over 35 local non-profit organizations, churches, and school groups.
When is the next Yarmouth Seaside Festival?
Yarmouth Seaside Festival is back October 9–10, 2021! We are very excited to bring back many of our fan favorite events and have a few new additions in store. Our complete schedule is here. SEE YOU IN OCTOBER!!!!!
What to do in Yarmouth?
Yarmouth Clam Festival is held in the third week of July every year and it is abundant in oysters and fun. Yarmouth is a picture out of a storybook with a bit of everything added to enhance its glamour. Fascinating Main Street, the port in the Yarmouth Harbor, and the space along the Royal are the pillars of its mesmerizing beauty.
How long is the Yarmouth Clam Festival?
The Yarmouth Clam Festival is three days packed full of fun for the entire family.
What time is the Yarmouth Clam Festival Parade?
6:00 pm Friday night…
Where is the Clam Festival in Maine?
Yarmouth, MaineThe Yarmouth Clam Festival is an annual three-day event which takes place in Yarmouth, Maine, starting on the third Friday every July.
How many people attend the Yarmouth Clam Festival?
100,000 peopleOne weekend every Summer, over 100,000 people come to the Yarmouth Clam Festival to try new food, play games, and create fun memories.
What streets are closed for the Clam Festival?
From 5:30 to 7:30 am the following streets will be closed for the Clam Festival Parade: Main Street, West Elm Street, McCartney Street, Portland Street, School Street (remains closed until 11:30 pm)
Who hosts the crawler race?
A fun race for crawlers and toddlers hosted by Lee Goldberg from WCSH.
3. Events at Yarmouth Clam Festival
This hours-long parade has over 130 participants. It includes floats, marching bands, antique cars, and unique entertainers from all over Maine and New England. The parade starts at 6 pm on Friday but make sure you are there before the streets close at 5.30 pm.
4. Parking
Free parking is available at the courtesy of Garmin on Route 1, north of Exit 17. There will be a free shuttle service running to and from this lot and the Festival premises all weekend in every half hour between 9:00 am – 11:00 pm Friday and Saturday; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday. Regular pick-up stops on Main Street will be marked with signs.
6. Accommodation
These are few recommendations for accommodation by the organizing committee of the Yarmouth Clam Festival.
Fine Arts Show
Invitational Fine Arts Show featuring artists from Maine and New England.
Craft Show
Juried Craft Show has a fine selection of jewelry, clothing, collectibles, pottery, wood carvings, and other handcrafted items created by over 140 artisans.
Pink Elephant Sale
Treasures for sale. Find books, furniture, household items, and unique collectibles.
Royal River Community Players
Returning with their second annual Summer Sing-Along! Come join in as we sing our favorite songs from stage and screen. Located in the Kids’ Area.
Deepwood Ramblers
Two guitar-pickers with too many guitars, serving up a rootsy, free-wheeling mash-up of blues, garage rock, and country with a little help from their friends, at the NYA tent.
Blue Hill Brass
Featuring five centuries of fun traditional music and a great time for all.
Diaper Derby
A fun race for crawlers and toddlers hosted by Lee Goldberg from WCSH. Registration is required and begins at 10:00 am. More information »
When is the Yarmouth Seaside Festival 2021?
Yarmouth Seaside Festival will be back October 9–10, 2021! To our faithful crafter and food vendor family —We hope that you have all weathered through this crazy year and are looking forward to a better year ahead.
Is the festival of lights fun?
The festival is fun for all ages! Special shows, crafts, games and so much more are available to children and adults alike!