Article By New England Seafood Journal

Since 1965 the Yarmouth Clam Festival has been a staple of the Maine coastline. Always held on the third weekend of July the 2018 edition will be held from Friday, July 20 to Sunday, July 22.

The highlights of the weekend include a kick-off parade on Friday, Saturday night fireworks, concerts and of course food. Opening each day at 10:00 a.m. admission is free to the public.

Schedule:

Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Food Choices:

Seafood:

-Clam Cakes
-Clam Chowder
-Clam Fritter
-Fish Chowder
-Fried Clam Strips
-Fried Whole Clams in Crumbs
-Fried Scallops
-Grilled Scallop Rolls
-Haddock Fingers
-Jumbo Fried Shrimp
-Lobster
-Lobster Rolls
-Maine Crab Cakes
-Steamed Clams
-Tuna Salad Rolls

Non-Seafood:

-Breakfast Pizza
-Breakfast Sandwich
-Calzone
-Cheese Sandwiches
-Chicken Nuggets
-Falafel Plate
-Fresh Seasoned Chips
-Hot Dogs
-Hamburgers
-Pancake
-Pizza
-Sausage Subs
-Shaved Steak

Dessert:

-Blueberry Crisp
-Cotton Candy
-Fresh Fruit Cups
-Fried Dough
-Homemade Pies
-Ice Cream-Root Beer Ice Cream Floats
-Strawberry Shortcake

Activities:

-Adults’ Five Mile Road Race
-Art Show
-Clam Shucking Competitions
-Concerts
-Craft Show
-Fireworks
-Firefighters’ Muster-Kids’ Fun Run -Parade