Chowderfest

It's Soup for the People!

Going into its seventh year for 2013, the Troy Chowderfest welcomes chowder-lovers throughout Capital Region to come out and judge who has the best chowder in the area. On the Sunday of Columbus Day weekend, over 30 restaurants fill Riverfront Park, with decorated booths and all sorts of creative chowders. It's a full day of fall food, live music, and family fun!

Prizes are awarded for best seafood, vegetarian, most original and overall favorite – judged by a secret panel of local restaurant critics. Festival-goers are able to vote on the coveted 'People's Choice' award.

Here's how it works:
Buy as many chowder tasting tickets as you'd like! $1 = One ticket = 1 cup of chowder. Everyone who purchases a ticket receives a People's Choice ballot. Help crown the People's Choice winner!

 

Chowderfest 2012 Winners!!!!!

The Judges' Awards:
First Place: Autumn Pear Chowder, Treviso by Mallozzi's
Second Place: Cape Cod Boat Chowder, Jack's Oyster House
Third Place: Grilled Black Angus Steak and Potato Chowder, Albany Pump Station
Best Vegetarian: Empire State Apple Chowder, Kingsway Community
Best Seafood: Cape Cod Boat Chowder, Jack's Oyster House
Most Creative: Roasted Chicken-Corn Chowder with cornbread croutons and pancetta lardons, Yanni's Cucina & Yanni's Too

The People's Choice Awards:
First Place: Cape Cod Boat Chowder, Jack's Oyster House
Second Place: Grilled Black Angus Steak and Potato Chowder, Albany Pump Station
Third Place: Roasted Chicken-Corn Chowder with cornbread croutons and pancetta lardons, Yanni's Cucina & Yanni's Too

The Schedule of Events for 2013 is Coming Soon! Click here to be notified of our upcoming events!

Would you like to participate in this event?
Competitor Applications can be found HERE
Vendor Applications can be found HERE

Please support our 2012 Chowderfest Sponsors!