EASTON, Pa. — There is less than a week until 3rd & Ferry’s 12th annual Clam Jam Seafood Street Festival in downtown Easton.

According to a news release from the 3rd & Ferry Fish Market, admission to Clam Jam is free for the entire community to enjoy great live music, taste delicious food, and explore the talents of local craft vendors.

Officials say free live entertainment starts at 12 p.m. and is provided by Harmony Garage Band, Avenue 16 and GruviTune. Numerous local restaurants compete in the covenant “Chowdah Competition” & “Jack Daniel’s Sauce Competition” which is decided by the thousands of people who attend Clam Jam. The release says both Competitions raise money for Easton Local Non-Profits the state theatre and Nurture Nature Center. You can check out the local Mixologist going head-to-head at the Jack Daniel’s Cocktail Competition at 2 p.m., Grille 3501, Notch, Surv, and Sette Luna.

The release says families can head to the Mr. Twister kids area where there is a petting zoo, oyster painting, Hawaiian Santa, and more. Tito’s Vodka for Dog People has paired with the Humane Society of the Lehigh Valley, and they will have a dog area for our four-legged festival goers. Officials say you can bring you pup for a chance to win the “Best in Show” at 3 p.m.

For the “Chowdah Competition”, Oyster & Beer Tasting”, and “Cigar, Cocktail, & Beer” experiences, the fish market highly recommends purchasing tickets in advance. Tickets can be purchased by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/3rd-and-ferry-fish-market-107088632561

Tickets can also be purchased at the merchandise booth, in line with cash and, for those using credit/debit cards you will be prompted to use the online link with their smart phone.

3rd & Ferry’s 12th annual Clam Jam Seafood Street Festival is Sunday, August 30th from 11 a.m. – 7p.m. throughout downtown Easton. Parking is available on public streets, the South 3rd St. parking garage (123 S 3rd St, 18042), or the Fourth St. parking garage (N 4th St, 18042), Social Security building parking lot located South Fourth Street, according to the release.

Learn more about the event by visiting Clam Jam Easton’s official website.