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A timeless festivity of fun and seafood, hosted in New England, Ohio, and other places throughout the world, the Clambake is a foodie festivity with a rich history.
The first unofficial clambakes probably were celebrated in ancient civilizations, when hunting, gathering and fishing tribes ate and partied together. Those tribes who lived near the water, such as the Paleo-Indians, were likely to kill and eat their own seafood. And seafood is the food of choice at any Clambake, where ardent chefs serve, not only clams, as the name of the festivity would suggest, but mussels, crabs, and steamers, supplemented by a variety of vegetables; after all, nothing can beat a steaming hot bowl of that famous New England clam chowder!
Through the years clambakes have become in many cases the ultimate beach party along the shores of New England. After all, a clam dish can be prepared with seaweed and stones as cooking utensils; though modern cookware makes the task far easier, enabling hosts to hold clambakes across the country, even in the privacy of their own homes. People at clambake parties enjoy a variety of fresh and professionally prepared seafood plus wine, spirits, sodas and rich desserts. And aside from edible treats, guests at these events may also enjoy music and dancing, games and good conversation.
This festivity was immortalized in the 1967 Elvis Presley film titled (appropriately enough) “Clambake.” More modern clambakes are full-scale community events people anticipate throughout the year. Sometimes clambakes benefit local and national nonprofit groups, and some feature live entertainment that ranges from clam eating contests to live music to campfire singalongs.
While the character, purpose and location of clambakes have evolved over time, this seafaring festivity always guarantees fun beside the sea. Plan a Clambake today!
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