(photo courtesy of Newport Habor Corporation)

Got Chowdah?

Chowder competitors from around the nation are making their plans for the 2007 Cook-Off. Recipes are being tested and perfected. The Newport Yachting Center is the place to be on June 2nd as top chefs throw down the oven mitts and get it on.

The first of Newport's array of summer festivals, the 26th Annual Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-off will feature over 3,000 gallons of chowder served up by over 30 of the nation's best restaurants and chefs! The restaurants compete for over $10,000 in prizes by entering into one of two Culinary Competitions:

First is the Chowdah competition where chefs enter their specialty chowder in one of three categories - best clam, seafood or creative chowder!

Second is the Clam Cake Competition where chefs fry up the fluffiest and heartiest Clam Cake recipes!

Advance Ticket Price will be $15 when ordered by May 18th, $20 after that date. Order early and save five clams!
Ticket includes all the chowder you can eat, and a voting ballot for each of the three chowder categories.

For directions & info on the live entertainment line-up go to: 26th Annual Great Chowder Cook-Off

For lodging information visit: Newport County Convention and Visitors Bureau