Razor Clam Festival & Chowder Cook-off

March 15th 8am-6pm at the Ocean Shores Convention Center

The Ocean Shores Chamber of Commerce will host the Second Annual Razor Clam Festival and Chowder Cook-Off.

This event will celebrate the natural bounty of "coastal life", it's community, conservation and culture.

The event will run from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and feature both amateur and professional chowder cook-off divisions.  The winner shall enjoy boasting rights for an entire year as having the "Best Chowder on the Washington Coast".

Other activities will include a pancake breakfast, the awarding of the "Best Decorated Clam Shovel or Clam Gun"; a salute to the businesses of Ocean Shores; the Artisan Craft Marketplace, featuring over 30 Northwest artists and crafters with unique and indigenous works; children's activities and games; live entertainment; information about coastal heritage, conservation and cultural exhibits; beer and wine; and great food all setting the stage for the low tide that afternoon and the possible scheduled clam dig.

New this year is a Restaurant Crawl on Friday night, March 14th.  Participants will be able to select from three different themes including "Date Night", "Family Night" and "Pub Night" and will visit a different restaurant for each course.

Admission is FREE with nominal fees for chowder sampling.

Come and get "sandy" with us in Ocean Shores at the beautiful new Convention Center!