60th Anniversary of the Yarmouth Clam Festival

A milestone that reflects six decades of tradition, volunteerism, and community spirit.

What began in 1965 as a local clambake has grown into Maine's largest free-admission festival, drawing more than 100,000 visitors each year. Behind the scenes, hundreds of volunteers work together to create a weekend full of food, entertainment, and meaningful community impact.

Schedule of Events:

7:00 am - 10:00 am: Pancake Breakfast (at First Parish Church)

Come enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast in front of the First Parish Church hosted by Yarmouth Field Hockey.
Location: First Parish Church

7:00 am- 10:30 am: Pancake Breakfast (In Food Circle)

Come enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast in the food circle hosted by YHS Jr. Class.
Location: Food Circle

7:15 am - 8:15 am: Clam Festival Kids' Fun Run

For children 12 and under, starting and ending on Main Street at Memorial Green. Pre registration required.  Register you kid's on Friday between 10am-3pm on memorial green
Location: Main Street at Memorial Green

8:00 am - 9:00 am: 42nd Annual Pat's Pizza Clam Festival Classic

Five mile road race starting and ending on Main Street on Memorial Green.
Location: Main Street at Memorial Green

9:00 am - 8:00 pm: Sensory Break Tent
Location: Memorial Library Garden

10:00 am - 8:00 pm: Fine Art and Craft Show

Juried craft and fine art show has a fine selection of jewelry, clothing, collectibles, pottery, wood carvings, handcrafted items and fine art.
Location: North Yarmouth Academy Lawn (both sides of the street)

10:00 am - 11:00 pm: Carnival

Rides and amusements by Smokey's Greater Shows.
Location: Bennett Field by Rowe School

10:00 am: K9 Demonstration

Officer Robbinson of the Yarmouth Police Department will showcase the talent of their canine partners Meet the stars and handlers in the Family Area.
Location: Family Area

11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Maine State Clam Shucking Contest

Celebrity, amateur, and Professional  heats! Prizes for the fastest shuckers! Mc's by Yarmouth's own Phil Harriman. Register at 10:30 am. 
Location: Memorial Green Stage

11:30 am - 10:30 pm: Free Entertainment

Over 18 hours of entertainment from local and regional bands, competitions, presentations, and demonstrations across 4 stages. Memorial Green Stage (near food circle), North Yarmouth Academy Stage, Library Stage, and First Parish Stage (past NYA).
Location: Various locations on Main St.

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Blueberry Pie Eating Contest
Location: First Parish Church

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm: The Downeasters Barbershop Chorus

A Capella Harmony-Chorus and Quartet
Location: NYA Stage

9:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Fireworks

Special thank you to PDK Pyro!
Location: Best viewed from behind the Library, Smokey's, or Memorial Green

9:30 pm - 11:00pm: Fight at the Family Picnic

A Rock Pop Blues Dance Party
Location: Memorial Green Stage