The annual Long Beach Razor Clam & Shellfish Festival is returning to the Washington coast on April 17–18, 2026, bringing two days of seafood, music, demonstrations, and family activities to Veterans Field in Long Beach, Washington. Organized by the Long Beach Merchants Association, the event celebrates one of the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved coastal traditions—razor clamming.

Visitors can enjoy artisan vendors, food trucks, chowder tastings, live music, and seafood events, all centered around the region’s famous razor clams and coastal culture.

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Friday, April 17 – Opening Day Highlights

The festival begins Friday morning with a full schedule of activities.

Festival Events

• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Artisans, food trucks, and vendors
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Beer & Wine Garden
• 6:00 AM: Razor clam digging lessons at the Bolstad Beach Approach
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Clam cleaning demonstrations
• 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Live music and DJs
• 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Amateur chowder cook-off
• 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Clam fritters served
• 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Enter-to-win contests
• 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: “Sam the Clam” and pirate entertainment for kids

Friday offers a relaxed start to the weekend with demonstrations, cooking competitions, and live music creating a lively festival atmosphere.

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Saturday, April 18 – Seafood Showcase

Saturday expands the celebration with larger competitions and one of the most anticipated events of the weekend.

Festival Events

• 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Artisans, food trucks, and vendors
• 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Beer & Wine Garden
• 6:30 AM: Razor clam digging lessons at the Bolstad Beach Approach
• 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Clam cleaning demonstrations
• 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: Dungeness crab boil
• 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Clam chowder taste-off
• 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Clam fritters served
• 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Oyster shucking contest
• 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM: Live music and DJs
• 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM: “Sam the Clam” and pirate entertainment

The clam chowder taste-off is always a major draw, with local chefs competing to create the best chowder on the peninsula. Meanwhile, the Dungeness crab boil and oyster shucking contest highlight the rich shellfish heritage of the Pacific Northwest.

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A Celebration of Coastal Culture

The Long Beach Razor Clam & Shellfish Festival celebrates a tradition that has defined the peninsula for generations. Razor clamming remains one of the most popular activities along Washington’s coast, drawing thousands of diggers each season to the wide beaches of the Long Beach Peninsula.

Beyond the seafood, the festival offers family entertainment, local artisans, and community spirit, making it one of the signature spring events on the Washington coast.

With the Pacific Ocean just steps away and fresh seafood at the center of the celebration, the festival provides visitors a perfect opportunity to experience the flavors and traditions of the Long Beach Peninsula.

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Event Details

📍 Veterans Field – 3rd Street, Long Beach, Washington
📅 April 17–18, 2026
🌐 More information: https://longbeachmerchants.com

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