Sonoma Mendocino Coast Whale and Jazz Festival presents Jazz Concert & Chowder tasting, featuring Barnebey’s Hot Four.
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!
Anchor Bay Store
Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
Black Oak Catering
**Cape Fear Cafe 2017 Winner**
MendoVine
Pier Chowder House & Tap Room
Tuesday Guys
Vue
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
2018/04/14 - 2018/04/14
Gualala Arts Center
46501 Old State Highway, Gualala, CA 95445