Families and Friends Dig Annual Clam Bake

St. John Lodge, 81 Sprague St., held its annual clambake fundraiser on Saturday afternoon on its Sprague Street grounds.

Dozens of families and friends turned out for the event under the white tent. Sunshine and warm temperatures made it the perfect weather for this outdoor gathering.

The event featured the winner of the  Newport Chowder Festival, who served up cups of the award-winning dish.

The event also featured a traditional New England clam bake. Organizers also served hamburgers, brown bread, chourico, and sausage and peppers.

Raffles were held for various items donated by local businesses, including Invidia Salon and Spa.

Proceeds from the clam bake will go towards St. John's Lodge's renovations. The lodge's interior was damaged by the floods in March.