Join us for a BaysGiving shellfishing and quahog boil at the Onset Bay Center!

Date for 2026 TBD. Please check back here later. 

Take a boat ride over to Burgess Point, step into some waders, and learn how to shellfish for quahogs! After the harvest, head back to Onset Bay Center to learn how to prepare the quahogs, with help from a local chef, and, of course, feast on what we've made (approx. 5:30-6:30pm)! We will also be serving members from the Wareham Council on Aging with our catch. Each participant will get to enjoy a few fresh quahogs (depending on what we've harvested) as well as a pre-made stuffed quahog.

This event is free and open to all participants age 13+.

All equipment is provided. Please wear comfortable clothing and warm layers. Participants will have the opportunity to wear waders when they enter the water or go in without and will be guided through the activities by Onset Bay Center staff.

Wareham Department of Natural Resources and Harbormaster will be onsite with us as well to help guide the program and share insight into local shellfishing rules and regulations.

This event is made possible by Wareham Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council grant funding.