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Published 06/17/09
Historic Oregon Coast Clambake Revived Again
for Fourth
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| The Nye Beach clambake in the early part of the century (photo courtesy
Lincoln County Historical Society) |
(Newport, Oregon) - The seventh Annual Newport Clambake
and Seafood BBQ again comes to Newport on July 4, with food and fun on
the beach, all with a historical theme that recalls the days when Nye
Beach was actually a separate village from Newport, connected only by
a muddy, ruddy set of wooden planks.
This year, the theme is pets, with a pet parade and the
festival working in partnership with the Lincoln County Animal Shelter.
Among the live music, food, horse rides and all-age family fun, there
will be pet vaccinations and licensing offered all day by the Friends
of the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, a non-profit formed to generate
revenue needed to keep the county's animal shelter open.
The
Newport Clambake and Seafood BBQ goes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Nye
Beach Turnaround.
Starting this pet-friendly event, a pet parade will begin
at the Performing Arts Center at 9:30 a.m., ending at the turnaround at
9:45 a.m. A free shuttle to the event will be available at the courthouse,
on Olive St., one block from Highway 101.
The Newport Clambake and Seafood BBQ will be held on July
4 on the Nye Beach Turnaround, linking it to other Fourth of July events
in Newport.
Historically, city-organized clambakes were often held
in the summer season in Nye Beach from the late 1800’s, until what
is apparently known to be the last one, held in 1918. Many of the clambakes
took place on the beach, with wooden tables loaded with food. Clams were
cooked in the sand, inside a fire pit surrounded by rocks and with seaweed
thrown in.
One of the key founders, Berniece Hammon, had seen historical
photos of it and was inspired to revive it, especially after the renewal
project for Nye Beach was completed. It has since morphed into the Newport
Clambake and Seafood BBQ.
Call 541-270-2234 for more information.
Activities:
Horse drawn wagon rides for $2
Pet licensing and vaccinations (for a fee)
Make a book at the Visual Arts Center (by donation)
Food:
Steamed
clams, shrimp cocktails, BBQ shrimp, Mo's Chowder, hot dogs, Tillamook
Ice Cream, kettle korn, desserts, and non alcoholic beverages offered
for sale
Various Arts and Craft Vendors will be featured
Entertainment:
9:30 a.m. Pet Parade
10:00 a.m. Bengal Khan Kenpo Karate Group Demonstration
10:30 a.m. Local Barber Shop Quartet
11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chayag - Andean Music
1:30 p.m. Shannon McKuahi Rackowski - Hawaiian Dance and Music
2 – 5 p.m. Coin of the Realm – International Music
Sponsors:
Umpqua Bank and presented by Nye Beach Merchant Association
Additional Sponsors:
KNPT, 1310
KCRF 96.7
KYTE, 102.7
TLC Credit Union
News Times
Oregon Coast Bank
Illingworth’s
Archway Place Condominiums
Thompson’s Sanitary Service
For more about Newport,
Oregon Lodging....
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