YARMOUTH (WGME) -- For six decades, the Yarmouth Clam Festival has brought family, friends and the community together for food and fun.

Yarmouth Clam Festival returns with focus on sustainability Organizers are looking to increase composting as the event marks its 60th anniversary.

Julia Gagnon, who went to school in Yarmouth, will be the grand marshal of the parade and will perform as well. The festival runs Friday through Sunday.

A fast-moving storm forced the early shutdown of the Yarmouth Clam Festival on Sunday, prompting organizers to close the Carnival and other events just before 3 p.m.