Samish Bay Bivalve Bash and Low Tide Mud Run ~ July 24th, 2010

Taylor Shellfish Farms, the Skagit Conservation Education Alliance (SCEA) are the hosts of the Annual Samish Bay Bivalve Bash and Low Tide Mud Run held on the lowest Saturday tide in July at the Taylor Shellfish Farms’ Samish Bay shore side location in Bow, Washington. Proceeds from the homegrown, homespun day of games and contests, food and beverage, entertainment and family activities support the community clean water awareness programs of Skagit Conservation Education Alliance.

The Samish Bay Bivalve Bash celebrates the cultural, biological and economic importance of shellfish grown in Samish Bay.  “The idea is to have some summer fun on the beach while raising awareness of water quality issues,” says Taylor Shellfish Farms President Bill Taylor.
 
The popular 250 yard Low Tide Mud Run, yard for yard the Northwest’s toughest foot race, begins at low tide. The uniquely strenuous race, limited to the first 200 entrants, requires peak fitness. Shoes are required. Clean up hoses are provided. A change of clothes is recommended. Runners stuck in the mud will be rescued before the incoming tide. Mud Run Divisions include boys and girls, ages 8-12 and men and women, ages 13 and up. “Everyone should attempt this race once…if only to learn a little something about what is inside them!” says Keefer Whan, 2003 Mud Run winner.

The Samish Bay Bivalve Bash is home to the world's only oyster shell sculpture contest! Whimsical bivalve face paintings will be available and shell craft table. From the Kid’s Beach to crab races, hula hoops to oyster shuffleboard, silent auctions, shucking contest, live music, dancing, fabulous local food and more, the Bivalve Bash provides activities for all ages. One popular Bivalve Bash activity is sitting on the beach quietly enjoying one of Puget Sound’s most scenic vistas.

Featured Site:
Samish Bay Bivalve Bash

Related Site:
Skagit Conservation Education Alliance