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Cedar Key, Florida will be exploding on Friday, July 4th when the 5th annual CLAMERICA Celebration brings thousands of clam lovers to this island community to enjoy their sweet and savory farm-raised clams.
Clamerica has been designated as a Top 20 Event in the Southeast for July 2008 by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Sponsored by the Cedar Key Aquaculture Association, the day will be filled with fun, food, and events for the whole family from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the City Park and Beach on 2nd Street. So bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a "down home" 4th of July party, but with a clammy theme.
When: Friday, July 4th, 2008 - 10AM - 6PM
Where: City Park (2nd & A Street), Cedar Key, FL
Cost: Free to public
Press Summary (PDF)
- Free Live Music in the Park (11:00AM - 6:00PM)
- 11am-12pm - Flashpoint (Classic rock, blues, and country)
- 12pm-2pm - TJ Brown and John McMillan (Light acoustic rock)
- 2pm-3pm - Flashpoint
- 3pm-4pm - To be announced
- 4pm-5pm - Flashpoint
- 5pm-6pm - Local Talent
Clamerica Celebration Detailed Schedule
(for more information and sign-up forms)
Festival Map
(layout at City Park)
Food Menu and Prices:
(Tickets are $1.00 ea.)
| FEATURING Cedar Key Farm-Raised Clams |
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| Steamed Clams, full plate |
5 |
| Clams on the Half Shell, 1 doz |
3 |
Clam Chowder (red and white)
Provided by Cedar Key Aquaculture Association |
3 |
Clam Fritters
Provided by Cedar Key School, Junior Class |
4 |
| Fried Clam Strips |
6 |
| Fried Shrimp |
6 |
| Smoked Mullet |
6 |
Smoked Mullet Dip with crackers
Provided by Cedar Key Water Women |
6 |
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| ALSO Landlubber's Food |
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Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Provided by Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce |
5 |
| Hamburger and Chips |
4 |
Nachos
Provided by Chiefland Calvary Worship Center |
2 |
Jumbo Hot Dogs
Provided by Cedar Key Woman's Club |
3 |
| Corn on the Cob |
2 |
Cokes
Provided by Cedar Key Lions Club |
1 |
Root Beer Float
Provided by Cedar Key School Cross Country Team |
3 |
RW&B Angel Food Cake
Provided by Haven Hospice of Tri-Counties |
4 |
| Watermelon |
1 |
Ice Tea / Lemonade
Provided by Calvary Worship Center |
1 |
Frozen Treats
Provided by Cedar Key School, Junior Class |
1 |
Snow Cones /Popsicles
Provided by Cedar Key Aquaculture Association |
1 |
Bottled Water
Provided by Cedar Key Safety Patrol |
1 |
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Photos by Christine Ford
and Leslie Sturmer
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