WHAT:

The kick-off to summer in Newport is back! Now with a new title sponsor, the Knorr Great Chowder Cook-Off allows soup lovers to enjoy endless samples of chowder prepared by creative chefs from across the nation, each perfecting a recipe to take on all challengers in the ultimate quest for chowder glory. This year, all of your local favorites, as well as our 2009 Chowder Champions, will be competing for bragging rights in 2010. That’s right, crowd-pleasers Tony’s Cedar Key Clam Chowder (Cedar Key, FL), Blue Mermaid Chowder House (San Francisco, CA), and Michael’s Seafood (Carolina Beach, NC) all hope to defend their coveted titles and keep new up-and-comers, including Tracy’s King Crab Shack from Juneau, Alaska, at bay. Restaurants are competing for cash-clams in three categories: Clam, Seafood, and Creative, as well as a panel-judged Clam Cake competition. New in 2009 was our "Most Spirited" award, given to the people's choice of the best team on the block in any category - The Barking Crab! So drop by and cast your vote for your favorite chowder, as the power is in your spoon (and taste buds) to name this year's winners!

 

But it's not just about the chowdah' - we've got three stages of live entertainment, including the Ravers and Buddy’s Beach House, who are sure to knock your seafood-lovin' socks off.   Paired with a healthy helping of children's crafts and activities, this is one festival that landlubbers can rejoice in, too!

 

WHERE:

On the waterfront at the Newport Yachting Center on America’s Cup Avenue in scenic Newport, Rhode Island.

 

WHEN:

Saturday, June 5, 2010 – 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

 

ADMISSION:           

Adults: $25.00 or $20.00 by May 28th, children under 12 admitted FREE with an adult.

 

TICKETS & INFO:           

Order your tickets on-line by going to www.newportwaterfrontevents.com or by calling the Newport Yachting Center, 401-846-1600.

 

There’s something for everyone at the Newport Yachting Center’s Newport Waterfront Events (NWE). The 2010 line-up produced by Newport Yachting Center includes the Knorr Great Chowder Cook-Off (June 5), the Nantucket Nectars Sunset Music Series (held throughout the summer), the Newport Waterfront Irish Festival (September 4 -6), the Newport International Boat Show (September 16-19), the Stop & Shop Tastes of Rhode Island (October 2-3) and the International Oktoberfest (October 9-11). In addition, the events hosted by the Newport Yachting Center are the Newport Summer Comedy Series (held throughout the summer), the Newport WineFest (August 20-22) and the Newport Arts Festival (August 28-29). All NWE are held at the Newport Yachting Center where all events meet the waterfront and downtown Newport activities are often a part of the pre- or post-event. Visit us at newportwaterfrontevents.com, become a fan on Facebook at facebook.com/waterfrontevents, or follow Newport Waterfront Events on Twitter for the latest news, announcements, contests, and exclusive discounts and offers.