Tasty Clam Festival and a yummy limited-edition bag

I never thought I'd say this, but I want a clam bag. Yup, just look how cute this pink beauty is -- clam-dilly-icious! Since 1965, volunteers in Yarmouth, Maine, a tiny town near Portland of just under 3,000 people, have joined forces to host the Yarmouth Clam Festival year after year. This year, artist Ann Perrino of Ann Veronica Handprints, is celebrating those efforts and good ole American volunteerism, with a new original print, "Happy as a Clam".

“Ann Veronica and the Yarmouth Clam Festival share the goal of creating a strong community that celebrates American ingenuity,” said Perrino. “Every year Festival volunteers work in concert with one another to show of their clams, culture and creativity, while every day Ann Veronica works to preserve American craftsmanship and inspire new generations in the tradition of textile arts. For me, this is about giving back to a synergistic organization that has given me so much in the best way I know how, through original artwork.”

The Yarmouth Clam Bag is the ideal bag for a Summer afternoon on-the-go. It features a zipper closure and long strap. Best news of all? Fifty percent of each bag’s $15 introductory price will go to the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, benefitting the festival and other Chamber programs. To purchase or for more information, visit online.

Got so excited about the pink clam bag, that I forgot about the event for which it was created! The 44th Annual Clam Festival will be held on July 17-19. The array of food offered is immense, the Craft show more immense, and the events are scattered thoughout the weekend in force. Check here for details and don't miss out on this fabulous summer tradition.