The 56th annual festival will feature ‘the most famous, relatable and traditional events,’ an organizer says.
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Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly
Through My Lens: Yarmouth Clam Festival reflects the way life should be
I wished every New Mainer was with me to watch as Maine’s best were displayed in the parade during the afternoon of July 15 at the Yarmouth Clam Festival. I had my lawn chair out on West Elm Street across the now-closed Andy’s Handy Store. This is the area where I run at least a […]
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Large crowds greet return of Yarmouth Clam Festival
Organizers say attendance over the three days of the event, which was canceled for two years by the pandemic, is expected to be about 100,000. Story by staff writer Bonnie Washuk
Posted inThe Forecaster
Registration open for 5-mile Clam Festival Classic road race
Registration is open for the 39th annual Pat’s Pizza Clam Festival Classic on July 16. The 5-mile race will start at 8 a.m. at Memorial Green on Main Street. Awards will be given to age group winners and the first Yarmouth resident to cross the finish line. The first 500 runners to register at clamfestival.com […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Clam Festival returns with more free, family fun
The wildly popular annual event, which was canceled in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, will feature more family-centered events, an expanded family care station and more handicapped-accessible parking.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Yarmouth Clam Festival to make a comeback next summer
After being canceled for the past two years because of the pandemic, organizers expect a full return of the popular fundraising event in July.
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Nonprofits, businesses will miss economic boost after Yarmouth Clam Festival canceled
Virus concerns prompted the cancelation of the festival for the second year in a row.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster
See You Next Summer: Southern Midcoast communities reflect on canceled big-draw events
Bath Heritage Days, the Yarmouth Clam Festival and the Topsham Fair are put off until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic, and whether the Cumberland Fair will be held in September is still in question.
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Yarmouth chamber cancels popular Clam Festival
Organizers of the July festival, a longtime tradition, say moving ahead and seeking support from local businesses would not be in the best interest of the community, given the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Voting open for 2020 Clam Fest parade theme
YARMOUTH — The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce has opened voting to choose the theme for next year’s Clam Festival parade. There are five choices and voting will remain open through Dec. 20. The proposed themes are: “Maine, The Way Life Should Be,” favorite things about Maine; “Under the Big Top, circus fun; “Mini-Series,” from Netflix […]