The Yarmouth Clam Festival is located in the center of Yarmouth, a coastal village Maine town located just up the road from Portland. Join us for one or all three, fun-filled days for the whole family. Below find directions and where to park your cars and bikes.
Directions
From the North (Gardiner and points North)
- I-95 (ME Turnpike) south to Gardiner where the highway splits
- Exit 103 to I-295 South
- I-295 toward Portland
- Exit 17 to US-1 toward Yarmouth
- Follow detour signs to the Festival Center
From the South (Portland):
- I-295 toward Falmouth
- Exit 15 to US-1 toward Yarmouth/Cumberland
- Keep right at the fork in the ramp
- Merge onto US-1
- Follow detour signs to the Festival Center
From the West (Gray):
- Route 115 east (becomes Main Street in Yarmouth)
Public Transportation from Boston:
- Amtrak’s Downeaster and Concord Coach Lines — both very comfortable and pleasant — will get you to Portland, where taxis are available for the 15-minute,10-mile trip to Yarmouth.
Public Transportation from Greater Portland:
- The Metro Breez provides express bus service to Yarmouth (within walking distance of the Yarmouth Clam Festival) and Freeport from the Portland Transportation Center and downtown Portland. Nine weekday trips (Monday – Friday) and five on Saturday (no Sunday service). Regular fares are $4 each way; $1.50 for Seniors (65+) and persons with disabilities.
Parking
We keep admission to the Festival free, and we provide fundraising parking lots that are managed by Yarmouth’s nonprofit organizations to raise funds for the work they do in our community. These lots are identified with official Festival parking signs along Route 1 and Main Street. Fees range from $5 to $10, depending on their proximity to Festival center.
Thank you for using fundraising parking lots to support Yarmouth’s nonprofit organizations!
Fundraising Parking Locations
Baseball Boosters
- Hancock Lumber – $10 – 258 Main Street
- Handicap Accessible
Basketball Boosters
- 253 Main Street – $10 – 253 Main Street
- Intermed – $10 – 259 Main Street
- Handicap Accessible
Tennis Boosters
- Yarmouth Marketplace – $10 – 438 Route One
Ice Hockey Boosters
- Royal River Center – $10 – Forest Falls Drive
Soccer Boosters
- 494–500 Route One – $10 – 494–500 Route One
Sailing Boosters
- Masonic Lodge – $10- 20 Mill Street
North Yarmouth Academy
- Handicap Accessible parking only – $10 – 172 Main Street
Free Shuttle Service, courtesy of Yarmouth Audiology
- Our free Shuttle Service runs throughout the day from the Exit 15 Park-n-Ride to Festival Center on Main Street. The stop is marked with a sign in front of Yarmouth Audiology’s building at 163 Main Street.
- Shuttle buses run 9am-10:30pm Friday & Saturday and 9am-6pm Sunday. No shuttle Friday 5-7pm.
- Buses run more slowly during heavy traffic times (Friday 8-10:30 pm, Saturday 11 am-1 pm and Saturday 9:30-10:30 pm)
Free Bicycle Parking
Go green to the Festival this year and ride your bike! It’s free, easy, convenient, healthy, environmentally friendly, and fun! Located at Cleaves Street by Town Hall. Just drop your bike off (bring a lock) and explore the festival. Please note that bicycles are unattended.
- All bicycles must be picked up by 8:00 pm.
- Please remember a light if you’re planning to ride after dark.
- Located at Cleaves Street by Town Hall