The Ocean Shores/North Beach

Chamber of Commerce

Proudly Presents the

6th Annual Razor Clam Festival

March 24, 2012

2012 Razor Clam Festival!

The Sixth Annual Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival with Kathy Casey is set for Saturday, March 24th, 2012 at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.

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This popular festival kicks off the day at 7:00 with the Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast and the Craft and Food Vendors. The Festival runs through 4 p.m.  Admission to the festival is $3.00 per person, children 12 years old and under will be admitted free of charge.

Throughout the day there will be a variety of events for your entertainment. A “squirting” 10’ razor clam and his “dancers” will be there entertaining us.  Professional and amateur cook-offs will be judged by the popular Kathy Casey, the very well known Chef and Mixologist of the Kathy Casey Food Studios. Catch Kathy on twitter (@KathyCaseyChef), Blogging at www.kathycasey.com/blog or find Sips & Apps on Facebook. Visit www.kathycasey.com or for more information contact: info@kathycasey.com.

Amateur Chowder cooks will be judged in two categories this year with first time entries as one category and returning cooks in another. We will offer cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category.
We expect a large number of entries into the “Creative Clam Entrée” category this year. And while the public probably won’t get an opportunity to “taste” these gourmet delights at the festival, the professional chefs’ might just add them to their restaurant menu.
The winners of the professional clam chowder cook off have bragging rights for a whole year for Ocean Shores and the North Coast. You’ll be able to taste these chowders at the festival and at their restaurants. The coveted “People’s Choice” award comes from choosing your favorite chowder of the day.

Other activities will include awarding the “Best Decorated Clam Shovel or Gun"; a salute to the businesses of Ocean Shores; the Artisan Craft Marketplace featuring over 40 Northwest artists and crafters with unique and indigenous works; children’s activities and games; musical entertainment; information about coastal heritage, conservation and cultural exhibits; beer and wine bars featuring specialty drinks; and great food.

If you enjoy great food, fun and lots of crafts come visit us at the Sixth Annual Ocean Shores Razor Clam Festival, Saturday, March 24th, 2012 at the Ocean Shores Convention Center.

For more information call the Ocean Shores / North Beach Chamber of Commerce at 360 289-2451 – or visit us at www.oceanshores.org.

Erika Corban provided music throughout the festival

Arnold Samuelson and Helen Lord

King and Queen of the 2011 Clam Festival

You need a license for Razor Clam Digging and these are available at Ocean Shores Ace Hardware.

Digs are held in conjunction with the low tides and may be in the evening only, so make sure that you have the current information.

When you search for Clam dig information with the State of Washington, and other sources, the "Copalis" area is really "Ocean Shores"

The "Mocrocks" area is the south part of the North Beach from the Copalis river to the south boundary of the Quinault Indian Reservation.

Updates to the season can be found HERE

Check the Tides HERE

Last Year's Festival

2011

Best Chowder on the West Coast

Emily's at Quinault Beach

Resort and Casino

Best Creative Clam Entree

Ocean Crest Resort

First Place - Peoples' Choice Award

Waves Restaurant at

The Best Western

First Place Amateur Chowder

Dee Dee Bass of

Ocean Shores

Razor Clam info HERE

Ocean Shores Chamber of Commerce
873 Pt. Brown Ave NW, Suite #1
PO Box 382 • Ocean Shores, WA 98569

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