Chowderfest Weekend

 Click here to see the 2009 Chowder Cook-off Classic Results!

This family fun festival features live music, activities and unlimited Chowder tasting with the opportunity for each ticket holder to vote for their favorite red and white chowder. The event is nestled in Beach Haven surrounded by beautiful views of the bay and plenty of year end discounted shopping. It has become a tradition for family and friends to gather together to say good bye to summer and welcome in the fall. The first Saturday in October for the fabulous Merchant Mart where hundreds of vendors offer the best deals of the season and Sunday for the Chowder Cook Off.

21st Annual Chowder Cook-Off Classic
Sunday, October 4, 2009

Enjoy unlimited chowder tasting! Live music, children's entertainment, and a food court are all part of the event, which is held rain or shine at the Taylor Avenue ball field, Ninth Street and Taylor Avenue in Beach Haven (across from Schooner's Wharf and Bay Village) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2009.

General Admission Tickets - $20.00
Children's Tickets (Ages 4-12 ) - $10.00
VIP Tickets - $50.00
(VIP ticket includes a T-shirt and exclusive early admission at 10 am)

Tickets are also onsale at the Chamber of Commerce office 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday, 10 am to 2 pm on Saturdays (609) 494-7211 x 100 or (800) 292-6372 x 100 Tickets will also be sold at Merchants Mart on October 3, 2009 and at the gates at the Chowder Cook-off Classic on October 4, 2009	There's plenty of parking and free shuttle buses run continuous loops around town (see the map below).
Blankets on the field are not permitted Lawn chairs in paved areas only Toddler backpacks recommended Strollers must be parked at the gate Smoke Free Event