07/20/2026
The Yarmouth Clam Festival has come to a close, and what an incredible weekend it was. A huge thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and others who pull such an amazing event together!
Going into my first major festival, my first large Maine show, I had all the usual worries. Would I have enough inventory? Could I handle three long days? Would people connect with my artwork?
I’m happy to say every one of those anxieties was replaced with an overwhelmingly positive experience.
I met so many wonderful new vendors, had the chance to introduce my artwork to people who had never seen it before, and received so much kind feedback that it honestly left me feeling energized and inspired. Hearing people connect with the stories behind my pieces made all the long hours of preparation worth it.
One of the best parts of the weekend, though, was the people. Friends drove all the way from Connecticut and New Jersey and surprised me by showing up with the lemonade I had jokingly asked the internet to bring. Repeat customers made the trip to see me again, and many customers I’ve met over the years have become friends I genuinely look forward to seeing at every show. My parents enjoy getting involved by also searching for treasures they think I can turn into art. That kind of support never stops amazing me!
And to top it all off, 50 pieces of artwork found new homes this weekend. That’s 50 stories, along with 100’s of conversations, and 50 reminders that people value what I create.
I walked away from my first official major show feeling tired, grateful, encouraged, and excited for what’s next. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared a story, supported my work, or simply said hello. You made this weekend one I’ll never forget.
