Safety and SecurityLost and Found: Lost items and children should be brought to the Information Booth at Memorial Green.

First Aid is located at the Log Cabin on Main Street between Key Bank and the Route One overpass.

A Message from the Chief of PoliceThe Yarmouth Police Department joins the Chamber of Commerce in welcoming you to Clam Festival. We ask for your support in keeping the weekend fun and safe for all. Please respect the property and rights of others, observe “no parking” signs, and comply with Maine law that prohibits the drinking of alcoholic beverages in public.

Michael E. Morrill, Chief of Police

Sponsors:

50 Fish • Atlantic Regional FCU • Bath Savings Institution • Bank of America • Bay Square at Yarmouth • Bradish Young Insurance • Casco Bay Home Care • Clayton’s • Cuddledown • Delorme • Douglas Title Company • Downeast Energy • Estabrook’s Farm & Greenhouses • Fairpoint Communications • Fischer Family Orthodontics • Gorham Savings Bank • Hannaford • Islandport Press • Maine Indoor Karting • Maine Optometry • Mercy Hospital • North Yarmouth Academy • Norway Savings Bank • Patriot Insurance • PDK Pyro • People’s United Bank • The Notes • Town of Yarmouth • Yankee Marina • Yarmouth Boat Yard • Yarmouth Community Services • Yarmouth Dental • Yarmouth Public Works • Yarmouth Schools • Yarmouth Village Improvement Society

Road ClosuresMain Street is closed to vehicles for several Festival events including: Parade, Kids’ Fun Run, Pat’s Pizza Five Mile Classic, Firefighters’ Muster, and Profes-sional Bike Race. Refer to clamfestival.com for a complete listing of Festival weekend road closures.

The Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce invites you to celebrate the 49th year of our Village Tradition. Annually, hundreds of Yarmouth volunteers donate their time to the Festival to help raise money for over 35 local non-profit organizations, churches, and school groups. As you enjoy the entertainment, shop at a craft booth, participate in a competition, buy a T-shirt, or eat a clam, you are helping our entire community. We sincerely thank you!

Free Admission to the Festival Featuring:

Coming to the FestivalParking:• Paid lots close to Festival center benefit local non-profit

groups. (Locations on detailed map inside.)• Free lot at DeLorme (Route 1) all weekend with shuttle

service to the Festival Center.• Shuttle buses run 9am-11pm Friday & Saturday,

9am-6pm Sunday.• Festival Center stop is marked

with BUS STOP sign at the corner of York and Main.

Biking:• Free Bike Corral located on

Cleaves Street near the Food Circle at Memorial Green.

Walking:• Please use the Beth Condon

Pathway along Route 1.

• Friday Night Parade• Saturday Night Fireworks• Free Music & Entertainment• Juried Craft & Art Shows• Kids’ Fun Run• Adults’ Five Mile Road Race• Clam Shucking Competitions

• Smokey’s Carnival• Firefighters’ Muster• Professional Bike Race• Kids’ Fun Bike Ride• Diaper Derby• Canoe & Kayak Race• Kids’ Area

of New England Maine’s Favorite Free Summer Festival

Cover Art: Catherine Breer, “Waiting for the Parade” • Photos: Michael Leonard

In the interest of public health and safety, NO PETS ARE ALLOWED

at the Clam Festival. Service animals are welcomed.

PMS + Coated

July 18-20, 2014 • clamfestival.comHosted by Yarmouth, Maine, Chamber of Commerce

Everyday Events & ActivitiesInformation Booths are located on Main Street beside Memorial Green and on the NYA Lawn. A bulletin board at Memorial Green lists daily Festival events and race results. Official Clam Festival T-shirts, hats, posters, postcards, and other items are available.

Free entertainment is provided all weekend at three locations: the Entertainment Tent at the North Yarmouth Academy Stage, on the Memorial Green Stage sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen, and on the Serendipity Stage on the First Parish Church Lawn.

Carnival by Smokey’s Greater Shows, Inc. is next to the Rowe School. Open Wednesday & Thursday 5-11pm; Friday & Saturday 10am-11pm; Sunday 11am-5pm. Pay-one-price $20 bracelets are valid Wednesday & Thursday 6-10pm and Sunday 12-4pm. Friday Campers special $20…call 846-3984 for details. NO DOGS PERMITTED ON THE MIDWAY except for service animals.

Craft Show Our juried Craft Show on the NYA Lawn offers a selection of handmade crafts in every price range created by more than 140 artisans. Friday & Saturday 10am-9pm; Sunday 10am-5pm.

Art Show & Sale Under the Oaks on the Library Lawn. View original works from the best artists in Maine and from away. Browse the show under three Maine State Champion Oak Trees, the largest known living members of each species in Maine. Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-7pm and Sunday 10am-5pm.

eco-Market at Village Green Park. Learn more about green living, cooking, and food growing. Featuring hand-made goods and green home products, cooking and fiber arts demonstrations, alpaca meet-and-greet, AND music unplugged! Friday & Saturday.

Free Belgian Horse Drawn Wagon rides along Main Street. All aboard at Village Green Park. Friday 12-3pm; Saturday 10:30am-12pm & 4-7pm; Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm & 2-5pm. Sponsored by Summit Natural Gas.

Pink elephant Sale Treasures for sale across from the First Parish Church. Discover books, furniture, household items, and unique collectibles.

Yarmouth Alumni Association is calling all Clippers! Alumni, sail by the tent next to the Library driveway, say hello to fellow alums, and register with the Yarmouth Alumni Association if you have not done so.

First Parish Church Docent-led Tours of the authentically restored 1868 church will be offered on Friday and Saturday at 11am and 3pm; Sunday at 11am.

Betty Blakeman Memorial Tennis Tournament 25th annual event held Friday-Sunday at Yarmouth High School. Register at cancercommunitycenter.org/BlakemanTennis.htm.

Face Painting daily on the Library Lawn by the Yarmouth High School Playmakers Drama Club.

Jack Streeter Juggler, unicyclist, entertainer will be roaming the grounds Saturday and Sunday for impromptu performances.

Kids’ Area on the Library Lawn. Face painting, cornhole, hula hooping, magic shows and more!

Wednesday, July 16

Thursday, July 177:00 pm The Yarmouth History Center will feature an evening with Gordon Corbett. Admission is free!

Friday, July 1810:00 am Celebrate the Official Opening of the 49th Yarmouth Clam Festival on Memorial Green. Assisted by Boy Scout Troop #35 and the Downeasters Barbershop Harmony Society.

10:00 am Carnival Opens at Bennett Field by Rowe School. Rides and amusements by Smokey’s Greater Shows, Inc.

10 am-3 pm Kids’ Fun run Pre-registration and race Package Pick-up on Memorial Green.

11:30 am Lily Faith Milne The not ordinary, extraordinary singer song-writer at the NYA Tent.

12:00 pm No Banjos Rock n’ Roll favorites at the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

12-3:00 pm Free Horse and Wagon rides All aboard at Village Green Park.

1:00 pm Max Ater Country, pop and jazz from Bath, ME, at the NYA Tent.

1:30 pm Moore, Moran & Mcroy Acoustic mix of forgotten favorites, familiar originals and lesser known classics at the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

3:00 pm The Mutineers Yarmouth’s own acoustic traditional folk trio at the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

3:00 pm Pan Fried Steel This steel-drum band plays infectious island-inspired Calypso music at the NYA Tent.

4-6:00 pm Live Acoustic Music from the Eco-Market at Village Green Park.

4:30 pm The McCarthys on Main Street in front of Memorial Green. Original country tunes. Pre-parade!

Yarmouth Summer Arts SeriesFree performance at the Royal River Park

Wednesday, July 16th at 6:15 pm (Rain date: Thursday, July 17th)

Featuring: The Mallett Brothers Band

“A six-piece living inferno.” - DISPATCH MAGAZINE…don’t miss this…

The McCarthys

Check out our QR code from your smart phone for

up-to-date schedule changes.

10:30 am- Free Horse and Wagon rides 12:00 pm All aboard at Village Green Park.

11:00 am Maine State Clam Shucking Contest at the Memorial Green Tent. Professional and amateur heats! Prizes for the fastest shuckers! Register at 10:30am. Sponsored by Hannaford Supermarkets.

11:00 am Celebrity Clam Shucking Contest at the Memorial Green Tent. Featuring local TV & radio personalities. Sponsored by Hannaford Supermarkets.

11:00 am Port City Jazz This dynamic septet plays standards from the Great American Songbook at the NYA Tent.

12:30 pm JimmyJo & the Jumbol’ayuhs Cajun music with a Maine twist at the NYA Tent.

1-3:30 pm Firefighters’ Muster on Main Street in front of Memorial Green. High- spirited competition among area fire departments. Hosted by WGME. Sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts.

2:00 pm Jimmy and the Soul Cats Juke joint paradise at the NYA Tent.

3:00 pm The Not Dead Yet Band Rock/Pop/ Retro/Fusion at the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

4:30 pm Monday Night Posse Trio Yarmouth’s original garage band at the NYA Tent.

5:30 pm Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen Cooking Demo live from the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

6:00- Clam Festival Parade This year’s 7:30 pm theme “Famous Mainahs” Sponsored by: Yarmouth Boat Yard, Bay Square at Yarmouth, Bank of America, Fairpoint Communications, Casco Bay Ford.

8:15 pm Amy and the engine Featuring Amy Allen at the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

8:15 pm Gunther Brown Classic Americana and modern alt-country…a refreshing blend of rootsy styles at the NYA Tent.

3:30 pm Yarmouth Clam Festival Canoe & Kayak race from Yankee Marina (NEW start/finish location) and brave the waters of the Royal River and Casco Bay. Sponsored by Yankee Marina and Lincoln Canoe and Kayak.

3:30 pm The Downeasters Barbershop Harmony Society at the NYA Tent.

4-6:00 pm Live Acoustic Music from the Eco-Market at Village Green Park.

4-7:00 pm Free Horse and Wagon rides All aboard at Village Green Park.

4:30 pm Kevin Midgley Local Delta bluesman plays slide guitar at the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

5:30 pm The Mallett Brothers Band Named Best Band in New England and received best album in New England for “LAND” at the New England Music Awards this year, at the NYA Tent.

Gunther Brown

Saturday, July 197-10:00 am Flapjack Breakfast flipped up by the First Parish Church folks at the church.

7-10:30 am Blueberry Pancake Breakfast at Memorial Green. Served by the Yarmouth High School.

7:15- Clam Festival Kids’ Fun run for 7:45 am children 12 & under, starting and ending on Main Street at Memorial Green. Pre-registration required. Registration closes at 7:10am. Sponsored by Fleet Feet Maine Running, Riverview Physical Therapy and Michelle Shems DMD, PA.

8-9:00 am Pat’s Pizza Clam Festival Classic 33rd annual five mile road race starting and ending on Main Street at Memorial Green. Sponsored by Pat’s Pizza.

10:30 am Magic Show Smart, witty, and always interesting, Scot Grassette performs at the Kids’ Area.

Check our site clamfestival.comfor additions to the daily schedule.

2:00 pm royal river Chorus Award-winning 60-voice women’s chorus, barbershop- style harmony at the NYA Tent.

2:40 pm Jenny Jumpstart Acoustic folk and country originals at Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

3:30 pm The ProfTones offer a raucous education in musical Americana. Rock and Blues greats–with a lot of fun and a little mayhem thrown in for good measure at the NYA Tent.

4:00 pm Jerks of Grass Maine bluegrass band at the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

That’s all folks...Thank you to all the citizens and

businesses of Yarmouth who work together to make this event a success each year!

9-11:30 am 34th Annual Clam Festival Men’s & Women’s Professional Bike race Races start and finish on Main Street by Memorial Green. Sanctioned by The United States Cycling Federation. Sponsored by Maine Indoor Karting and Norway Savings Bank.

10:30 am Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen Cooking Demo live from the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

10:30 am- Free Horse and Wagon rides 12:30 pm All aboard at Village Green Park.

11:00 am John MacDonald Live storytelling from the NYA Tent.

11:00 am Interfaith Service with Peter Panagore of the First Radio Parish Church & Daily Devotions at the Old Meeting House on Hillside Street. Sponsored by the Tri-community Interfaith Council.

12-1:00 pm Diaper Derby at the Memorial Green Tent. A fun race for crawlers and toddlers hosted by Lee Goldberg from WCSH. Registration is required and begins at 10am. Sponsored by Atlantic Regional Federal Credit Union.

12:00 pm 3rd Annual Healthy Kids Happy Kids Fun Bike ride One mile ride beginning at Rail Road Park (across from The Royal Bean on Main Street). Bring your bike and helmet. Registration details online at Bikereg.com

12:30 pm The Wicked Good Band Maine music and humor at the NYA Tent. Sponsored by The Notes.

1:00 pm Chamber Music indoors at the First Parish Church.

1:30 pm Magic Show Smart, witty, and always interesting, Scot Grassette performs at the Kids’ Area.

1:30 pm Sorcha Acoustic singer song-writer at Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

2-5:00 pm Free Horse and Wagon rides All aboard at Village Green Park.

6:00 pm Anni Clark Folk, pop and blues, with a dash of Maine hue-mah at the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

7:30 pm Cidny Bullens Americana artist at the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

7:30 pm The Misadventures Classic Rock played with reckless abandon at the NYA Tent.

9:15- FIreWOrKS! Best viewed from 9:45 pm behind Smokey’s or at Memorial Green. Sponsored by Smokey’s Greater Shows, Inc.

9:30 pm The Guv’nors Rock ’n’ Roll music of the 1960’s British Invasion at the NYA Tent. Sponsored by Douglas Title Company.

9:30 pm Alex Lear Acoustic singer song-writer at the Memorial Green Tent sponsored by Linda Bean’s Maine Kitchen.

Sunday, July 20 7-10:00 am Flapjack Breakfast flipped up by the First Parish Church folks at the church.

7-10:30 am Blueberry Pancake Breakfast at Memorial Green. Served by the Yarmouth High School.

In the interest of public health and safety, NO PETS ARE ALLOWED

at the Clam Festival. Service animals are welcomed.

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Hillside St.

Bayview St.

Willow St.

Marina Rd.

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Bridge St.

Old Shipyard Rd.

East Main St.

Spring St.

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South St.

Mill St.

Main St.

Lafayette St.

Forest Falls Dr.

Sligo Rd.

Portland St.

Old MeetingHouse

LatchstringPark

RoyalRiverPark

MemorialGreen

Village Green Park

To Exit 15To Exit 15To Portland

To Freeport

Exit 17

Town Landing

Hannaford Plaza

No Festival Parking DeLormeCar & RV Parking

Library

NYA

NYA

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Horse & Wagon RidesEco-Market

Yarmouth History Center

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DeLorme at Exit 17 to Festival Center. Buses run more slowly during heavy traffic times:

Friday 8-10:30 pm, Saturday 11 am-1 pm and Saturday 9:30-10:30 pm.

Festival Parking Locations

Eco-Market

Information

First Aid

ATM

Porta Potties

Church

Walking Path

Park/Open Space

Map Key

Free Parking

Fundraising Lots

Handicap Parking

Free Shuttle Stop

Festival Highlight

Free Bike Parking

Horse & Wagon Stop

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Festival Center

Cleaves St.

U.S. Route One

School St.

York St.

Bridge St.

Portland St.

Main St.

Town Hall

Memorial Green Tent

NYA Tent

Craft Show

Craft Show

Serendipity Stage

Carnival

Art Show

First Parish

First Universalist

Police Merrill Memorial Library

North Yarmouth Academy

Food Circle

Kids’ Area

Royal R iver

Cousins R

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at right for detail

Hillside St.

Bayview St.

Willow St.

Marina Rd.

North Rd.

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Bridge St.

Old Shipyard Rd.

East Main St.

Spring St.

Wes

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East Elm

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Melissa Dr.

South St.

Mill St.

Main St.

Lafayette St.

Forest Falls Dr.

Sligo Rd.

Portland St.

Old MeetingHouse

LatchstringPark

RoyalRiverPark

MemorialGreen

Village Green Park

To Exit 15To Exit 15To Portland

To Freeport

Exit 17

Town Landing

Hannaford Plaza

No Festival Parking DeLormeCar & RV Parking

Library

NYA

NYA

Local Traffic Only

Horse & Wagon RidesEco-Market

Yarmouth History Center

YankeeMarina

0 1000

Scale in FeetFree buses run throughout the day from

DeLorme at Exit 17 to Festival Center. Buses run more slowly during heavy traffic times:

Friday 8-10:30 pm, Saturday 11 am-1 pm and Saturday 9:30-10:30 pm.

Festival Parking Locations

Eco-Market

Information

First Aid

ATM

Porta Potties

Church

Walking Path

Park/Open Space

Map Key

Free Parking

Fundraising Lots

Handicap Parking

Free Shuttle Stop

Festival Highlight

Free Bike Parking

Horse & Wagon Stop

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Scale in Feet

Festival Center

Cleaves St.

U.S. Route One

School St.

York St.

Bridge St.

Portland St.

Main St.

Town Hall

Memorial Green Tent

NYA Tent

Craft Show

Craft Show

Serendipity Stage

Carnival

Art Show

First Parish

First Universalist

Police Merrill Memorial Library

North Yarmouth Academy

Food Circle

Kids’ Area

Great Food Served by Yarmouth Non-Profit Organizations

Friday and Saturday 10 am–10 pm Sunday 10 am–5 pm Breakfast opens at 7 am on Saturday & Sunday

All of the Clam Festival food booths are managed by Yarmouth-based non-profit organizations to fund their group activities throughout the year. These non-profits are comprised of school, civic and church organizations. When you buy Festival food, you are making a donation to a well-deserving non-profit group. We thank you!

The Art Show

Under The Oaks At Merrill Memorial Library

Friday 10 am–5 pm Saturday 10 am–7 pm Sunday 10 am–5 pm

A talented group of over 40 artists from Maine and New England feature their art on the Merrill Memorial Library lawn for three days. Mediums include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen & ink, and photography.

Fun Facts About the Clam Festival• The Yarmouth Clam Festival’s inaugural event was

in 1965, making 2014 the 49th Festival.

• More than 100,000 visitors from 32 states and 13 foreign countries are expected to attend the three day Festival.

• The record for the Maine state clam-shucking contest is 25 clams per minute!

• Over 40 musical acts and entertainers will perform on three stages.

• Over 180 crafters, artists, and photographers from Maine and New England display and sell their work.

• Ten miles of electrical wire is run to power the Festival.

• The Festival’s mile-and-a-half, hour-long parade has over 130 floats, marching bands, antique cars, and unique entertainers from all over Maine and New England. The parade draws thousands of spectators that line the entire length of Main Street.

• The Clam Festival used to be the Firemen’s Field Day and the Firefighter’s Muster is a well-preserved tradition attracting firefighters and spectators from all over Maine and New England.

• More than 6,000 pounds of clams, 6,000 lobster rolls, 2,500 pancake breakfasts, 2,000 shore dinners, 400 homemade pies, and 6,000 strawberry shortcakes are expected to be consumed at the Festival. All are washed down with over 13,500 Lime Rickeys (a favorite Festival beverage).

• Saturday evening features a spectacular fireworks display that lights up the Yarmouth sky.

• The Festival mascot Steamer the Clam was created in 2004. The human inside the shell is a well-kept secret.

To learn more about the Festival go to clamfestival.com

The Craft ShowNorth Yarmouth Academy Lawn

Friday and Saturday 10 am–9 pm Sunday 10 am–5 pm

A favorite part of the Festival, our juried craft show has a fine selection of jewelry, clothing, collectibles, pottery, wood carvings, and other handcrafted items created by over 140 artisans for every price range.

The Festival’s jury consists of a panel of independent experts in various categories of arts and crafts. The jury selects crafters based on the following criteria: authenticity of handcrafted workmanship, originality and individuality, design excellence, executional skill, attention to detail, and professionalism in presentation.

We RecyclePlease use our recycling containers available throughout Main Street

and on Memorial Green.

Thank you to CÉVON for recycling our used cooking oils, ZERO FOOD

WASTE for taking our compost, and the Yarmouth Lacrosse team

for taking our cans!

A Special ThanksClam Festival Steering Committee 2014 Mark Primeau – Festival Director

Brian Bartlett - Chamber President

Stacey Chenevert – Diaper Derby

Joe Cousins – Art Show Chair

Giz Daniels – Sound Crew

Chelsie DiConzo/Laura Doody-Bouwer – Craft Show

Paul Engel /Phil Harriman – Clam Shuck

Vanessa Farr – Eco-Market Chair

Lenora Felker – Kids Fun Bike Ride Chair

Karyn Garofoli – Yarmouth Community Services

Chris Hall – Antique Car Parade

Ted Hall – Yarmouth Schools

Courtney Kennedy – Parade Director

Dan King – North Yarmouth Academy

Ed Libby – Chamber Board/Parking Director

Ben McNaboe – Festival Assistant Director

Buddy Moore – Entertainment Director

Mike Morrill – Police Chief

Ron Pelton – Pat’s Pizza Classic Five Mile Run

Dean Perry – Yarmouth Police

Justen Peters & Wally Wallace (50 Fish) – Website

Emma Pope-Welch – Canoe & Kayak Race

Mike Robitaille – Fire Chief/Fireman’s Muster

John Rogers & Laura Elder – Kids’ Fun Run

Carolyn Schuster – Chamber Director

Terry Seavey – Banking

Erik Street – Public Works Director

…and anyone else we may have forgotten…sorry…

Go to clamfestival.comfor a listing of Artists, Crafters, and Food Group participants!

Amy Allen