The 33rd annual Essex ClamFest will be held from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in Memorial Park in Essex. The highlight of the day will be the Clam Chowder Tasting, a competition that pits area restaurants against one another to determine who serves the best chowder on Cape Ann! In addition to the chowder competition, an interesting variety of activities, including an arts and crafts area, entertainment throughout the afternoon, and plenty of food vendors are on-site to round out the day. The crafts and food areas are open to the public starting at 11:00 am.