The Clammin ’n’ Jammin Festival

What has always been a single evening of shellfish tasting and up-tempo music is being transformed this year into a full weekend of festivities promising tons of shellfish fun. The first-ever Clammin ’n’ Jammin Festival will run September 26–28, with all three events held at the Village musical acadien in Abram-Village.

The fun kicks off on Friday with The Clam Dance from 8–11 pm, featuring Dawson and the Country Boys: Dawson Arsenault (vocals/guitar), Rémi Arsenault (bass), Riel Arsenault (electric guitar), and Shane Arsenault (drums). Oysters and mussels will also be served during the evening.

The highlight of the festival remains the traditional Clammin ’n’ Jammin event on Saturday at 6 pm. Guests can sample more than a dozen clam and other shellfish dishes prepared by invited chefs, along with oysters galore from the oyster bar. Guest chefs will also demonstrate a few bar clam recipes. A competition will decide which local cook has prepared the best bar clam dish, with guests voting to award the cash prizes. Acadian music will be provided by local artists.

The final event, the Big Clam Brunch on Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm, will feature a variety of clam and shellfish dishes alongside classic brunch favourites. While they eat, guests will be entertained by several young musical performers.

Tickets for Saturday’s Clammin ’n’ Jammin evening must be purchased in advance at villagemusical.ca. Tickets for the other two events will be available at the door.