Blithewold Annual Family Clambake

Thursday, August 27, 2026 | 5 - 8 PM

Blithewold Annual Family Clambake
Thursday | August 27
5 – 8 PM
Location: Event Tent

The Great Lawn has been the scene of family clambakes for over a century! Step back in time and stroll the gardens and grounds. Feast on a traditional Rhode Island clambake while you relax and enjoy the sunset, just like so many generations of Blithewold guests.

McGrath Clam Bakes will serve their famous bake, and a cash bar will be available. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate any food allergies since all food is cooked together.

Registration is required. Seating is open with 6 people per table; come early to sit with your friends, or make some new ones!

McGrath’s buffet menu includes both meat and seafood that have been cooked together. There are no substitutions for guests that have severe allergies, or multiple dietary restrictions (vegetarian/vegan). If you have any other questions regarding the menu please feel free to call McGrath’s at 401-847-7743.

Please note that no outside alcoholic beverages are permitted. 

Program Agenda:
4:30 PM: Gates open for check-in
5 PM: Rhode Island “clear broth” quahog chowder station
6:15 PM: Guests invited to view the unveiling of the Clambake
6:30 PM: Clambake Buffet

Registration is required.
This program is limited to 100 people.
This program is rain or shine.


Traditional Clambake Per-person: $105
Includes: Traditional clambake (buffet-style): (1) 1 ¼ lb. Rhode Island lobster, chowder, salad, steamers, PEI mussels, corn on the cob, potatoes, chourico, barbecued chicken, and watermelon.

Kids Meal Per-person (ages 4-12): $35
Includes: Barbecued chicken, corn on the cob, and red bliss potato.

Register Here