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Cedar Key, Florida will be exploding on Saturday, July 4th when the 6th 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 2009 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. Stick around for fireworks hosted by City at dusk. So bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a "down home" 4th of July party, but with a clammy theme.
When: Saturday, July 4th, 2009 - 10AM - 6PM
Where: City Park (2nd & A Street), Cedar Key, FL
Cost: Free to public
Download Full Event Package (10-page PDF)
Press Summary (1-page PDF)
- Free Live Music in the Park (11:00AM - 6:00PM)
- 11am-12pm - The Faith Willin' Band (gospel)
- 12pm-1pm - TJ Brown and John McMillan (light acoustic rock)
- 2pm-3pm - Sam Beckham amd Matt Brown (local talent)
- 3pm-6pm - Flashpoint (classic rock, blues, and country)
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 |
7 |
| Clams on the Half Shell, 1 doz |
5 |
Clam Chowder (red and white)
Provided by Cedar Key Aquaculture Association |
4 |
Clam Fritters
Provided by Cedar Key School, Junior Class |
4 |
| Fried Clam Strips |
6 |
| Fried Shrimp |
7 |
| Sea Dogs with Fries |
8 |
French Fries
Provided by Cedar Key Water Women |
2 |
Crab Cakes
Provided by Cedar Key Lioness Club |
2 |
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| ALSO Landlubber's Food |
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| Hamburger |
4 |
| Sausage and Peppers |
4 |
Nachos
Provided by Chiefland Calvary Worship Center |
3 |
Jumbo Hot Dogs
Provided by Cedar Key Woman's Club |
4 |
| 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 |
Ice Cream Cones (1 scoop or 2)
Provided by Cedar Key Chamber of Commerce |
2/3 |
Popcorn (small/large)
Provided by Haven Hospice of Tri-Counties |
1/3 |
| Watermelon |
1 |
Ice Tea / Lemonade
Provided by Calvary Worship Center |
1 |
Snow Cones
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
and Eric Zamora
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