CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Ladies and gentlemen, Start your worms!

Live worms of all gizes will race to become sole champion of the 51st annual Clearlake International Worm Races.

The race will be held in Austin Park on Saturday, June 30, immediately following the parade.

Clear Lake is known as the “Bass Capital of the West” and worms go pole and hook with bass. Plus, it’s just plain fun for kids and kids at heart.

Last year drew more than 300 participants and this year we’re expecting an even larger turnout.

Bring your own worm, if you wish, or rent one from the famed worm stables of the Clear lake Chamber of Commerce.

Competitors in three age-class divisions – under 6 years old, 7 to 14 years old and 15 and over – will vie for cash prizes and trophies.

Formed in 1947, the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce is the original business chamber in Lake County located at 14295 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.

For more information contact Clear Lake Chamber Office Manager Patrick Prather at 707- 994-3600.