Apr 14 2018
15th Annual Chowder Challenge – Chowder & Jazz

15th Annual Chowder Challenge – Chowder & Jazz

Presented by Gualala Arts at Gualala Arts Center

In the tastiest event of the popular Whale & Jazz festival, local chefs & cooks vie for the title of “Best Mendonoma Coast Chowder” in the 15th Annual Chowder Challenge.

As per previous years, two categories will be judged, Traditional New England-style Clam Chowder and Open Class. Challenge attendees will vote for People’s Choice and Most Tasted awards. The Open Class includes but is not limited to Manhattan-style Clam, Crab, Shrimp, Scallop, Lobster, Abalone, Salmon, or any other seafood combination. Vegetarian Chowders such as corn or mushroom chowder are also eligible.

 

Last year’s big winner was **Cape Fear of Duncans Mills** and they are coming back to defend their title!

 

 

2018 Chowder Challenge

Sponsors and participants:

Chowder Participants & sponsors

Anchor Bay Store

Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen

Black Oak Catering

**Cape Fear Cafe 2017 Winner**

MendoVine

Pier Chowder House & Tap Room

Tuesday Guys

Vue

Sponsors

The Lagunitas Brewing Co.

 

Lagunitas Brewing Company

 

North Coast Brewing Co.            SURF         Ranch Cafe

North Coast Brewing Co.

Admission Info

Tickets are $25 in advance; $5 more day of the event and includes commemorative wine or beer glasses and 15 chowder-tasting tickets, complete with hot bread fresh out of the oven and beverages, including local fine wines and microbrews as well as soft beverages. Additional tasting tickets will be available onsite for $1 each. Free admission for music only.

For advance purchase, visit Brown Paper Tickets. To purchase in person, visit the Gualala Arts Center or Dolphin Gallery in Gualala.

Phone: 800-838-3006

Email: info@gualalaarts.org

Dates & Times

2018/04/14 - 2018/04/14

Location Info

Gualala Arts Center

46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA 95445