Long Beach Razor Clam Festival
Long Beach Razor Clam Festival
The harvesting of razor clams has been a long-standing tradition on the Long Beach Peninsula for many decades and has been the draw for many visitors to come west and explore the area while collecting their bounty of Pacific Razor Clams. It should be no surprise the Long Beach Razor Clam Festival has a long history.
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Clam Chowder Taste-Off
Put your taste buds to work at the annual Clam Chowder Taste-Off where local restaurants compete for the coveted Best Chowder trophy and bragging rights.
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Your ticket includes 2-oz. clam chowder samples, a beverage, a vintage postcard, a custom clam magnet, a voting ballot, a 2024 tide book, and more.
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Large Tent in City Parking Lot
Saturday 12pm-4pm
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Dungeness Crab Plate
Come enjoy a delicious plate of Dungeness Crab fresh off the boat!
Limited to stock on hand.
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Veterans Field 3rd st SE
Friday 11am-7pm
Saturday 11am-8pm
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Amateur Chowder Competition
Come try these made-at-home recipes and see who's family recipe is the best!
​First Place: $250 CASH and clam trophy along with bragging rights.
Second Place: $150 CASH
Third Place: $100 CASH
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Large Tent in City Parking Lot
Friday 1pm-3pm
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Razor Clam Digging Lessons
Come try your hand at clam digging! Get all the best tips and tricks from experienced Clammers!
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Bolstad Beach Approach
Friday 8am-9am
Saturday 9am-10am
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Clam Contests
After learning how to dig clams, bring your catch over to HQ and see if you win the $100 prize for biggest or smallest clam!
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Festival HQ Parking Lot and 3rd st SE
Friday 9am-12pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
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Mobility Issues?
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Vendors and
Food Trucks
Come check out all the handmade goodies and tasty treats!
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Veterans Field 3rd St SE
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
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Vendor Application:
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Clam Fritter Samples
See the Largest Fry Pan (replica) in action!
Prepared by clam festival co-chairs and the Chowder Stop. Fried and served by the Peninsula Saddle Club
Saturday 3pm-5pm
Beer and Wine Garden
Enjoy an adult beverage while sampling all the delicious clam options.
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Veterans Field 3rd st SE
Friday 11am-8pm
Saturday 11am-9pm
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Live Music
Come listen to some of our local talent live on stage.
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Veterans Field Stage 3rd st SE
Saturday
JT & LB Blues All-Stars 12pm-2pm
Outpatienz 5pm-7pm
Want a free t-shirt? Sign up to be a volunteer!
The Long Beach Razor Clam Festival is organized by the Long Beach Merchants Association and is made possible by our sponsors and all the amazing volunteers that makes things happen. Volunteering is a great way to serve the community, meet new people, and have a great time, too! There’s a project available for everyone who wants to help make this another great event.
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Most volunteer shifts are 3-5 hours in length. You can specify what you’d like to do, and which day, or we can assign you to a project where we need the most help.
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Volunteers who register in advance will receive a Festival t-shirt. All volunteers will receive a thank you and the thanks of the community.
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Volunteers must be at least 16 years unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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We work with schools and agencies to qualify you for community service hours.
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Interested in the Razor Clam Festival History?
