Come enjoy samples of chowder from local restaurants in Saratoga Springs at the 22nd Annual Saratoga Chowderfest on February 1, 2020. Once you taste them all, you can vote for your favorite!
Part of Winterfest, Chowderfest is one of the area's most highly anticipated events of the year and the perfect activity for a cold winter's day. Stroll through downtown Saratoga and purchase a $1 cup (3 oz. serving) of chowder from as many participating establishments as you'd like. Some restaurants will be offering classic varieties, while some may be serving original, unique concoctions. Over 80 vendors participate, including Saratoga County's best restaurants and caterers. After you've enjoyed sample after sample of delicious, warm chowder, vote for your favorite!
Join us for a day of live music, family-friendly activities and, of course, a wide variety of chowders!
Chowderfest is organized by the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau. For more information and a list of participants, visit www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest
Here's how it works.
No tickets necessary! Pick up a ballot form at any participating establishment.
Taste different chowders for a $1 a cup (3 oz. serving)
Vote for your favorite online at discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest/vote/Opens in New Window, all voting ends at 5 PM
OR vote on the ballot and drop it off at Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor CenterOpens in New Window or the gallery at the Saratoga Springs City Center
Votes are tallied into 8 award categories
See if your favorite was one of the winners by attending the Awards Ceremony, Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center at 6:30 PM
Parking and transportation
No need to worry about parking. FREE shuttles will be available from Saratoga Casino Hotel and Wilton Mall from 10 AM to 6 PM. If you'd prefer to drive, check out this helpful guide to parking in downtown Saratoga Springs.
Wilton Mall shuttle: busses to run from Dick's Sporting Goods at Wilton Mall to the front of Hampton Inn on High Rock
Saratoga Casino Hotel shuttle: busses to run from the Crescent Ave entrance at Saratoga Casino Hotel to Congress Park
Get official Chowderfest swag
Chowderfest merchandise will be sold at the Visitor Center and City Center. Beanies are $7, and long sleeve t-shirts are $10 ($12 for 2XL).