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

9:00 am - 11:30 am: 45th Annual Clam Festival Men's and Women's Professional Bike Race

Races start and finish on Main Street by Memorial Green. Sanctioned by The United States Cycling Federation.
Location: Main Street at Memorial Green

10:00 am - 4:00 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 - 3:00 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.
Location: Various locations on Main St.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Sensory Break Tent
Location: Memorial Library Garden

11:00 am - 5:00 pm: Carnival

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

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm: Diaper Derby

A crowd favorite and a blast for crawlers and toddlers. Hosted by NewsCenter 6's Lee Goldberg.  Registration is required and begins at 10:00 am. 
Location: Memorial Green Tent

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Main Street Rumble

Join us for the Main Street Rumble, a one-of-a-kind auto show lined up on Main Street. Only a limited amount of cars/motorcycles are accepted. Applications coming soon!
Location: Main St.

4:00 pm: That's a Wrap!

The 60th Anniversary of the Yarmouth Clam Festival comes to a close.
Thank you and see you again next year!

Location: Memorial Green