2020 Grand Champion
Congrats Cluck’N Crabs Thank you to everyone who responded to support local restaurants, merchants and keep the spirit of the 32 annual Chowderfest alive and
Walk, Run or Bike Challenge
Get into the spirit of Chowderfest by getting outdoors for the inaugural event that includes official Chowder Run Challenge 2020 medal, Finisher Certificate, exclusive runner
2020 Restaurants & Merchants
Restaurant & Merchant Map Join the hundreds of voters who have already registered for a month long hybrid event to eat and shop small business
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Southern Ocean Chamber Association, a 501c3 founded during the chamber’s 105th anniversary year to provide programming to advance businesses and nonprofits in the region. The
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ChowdeRestaurant & Merchany Month 2020 Southern Ocean Chamber is taking Chowderfest from a one-weekend event to a month-long event. Tasters will visit restaurants to
2020 Grand Champion
Congrats Cluck’N Crabs
Thank you to everyone who responded to support local restaurants, merchants and keep the spirit of the 32 annual Chowderfest alive and well during the COVID 19 pandemic. The focus in 2020 was to raise awareness for the important role that local dining and in person shopping plays in the community as well as to drive direct support to the competitors by purchasing chowder.
With over 3100 votes cast online through registered email, the restaurant with the most votes received the honor for overall Grand Champ.
The 2020 Chowder Month Champion was awarded to Cluck’N Crabs located on Mill Creek Road in Manahawkin for their Cluck’n Red chowder by President Christopher Schwab of the Anderson Insurance Agency and Southern Ocean Chamber CEO Lori Pepenella. The taster’s are looking forward to Cluck’N Crabs to join other returning champions on the field for October 2 & 3 2021.
Thank you to all the Chowder Month competitors Lefty’s Tavern, County Kettle Chowda, Terrace Tavern, Surf City Hotel, Ott’s Good Earth Garden, Tucker’s Tavern, Daddy O, The WooHoo, The Gateway, Polly’s Dock & Clam House, Daymark, Birdy’s Cafe and Artisan Market , The Arlington,The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House, Roberto’s Dolce Vita, Dune 18, Kubel’s Too, Panzone’s Pizza, Buckalew’s, ScoJo’s, Howard’s, La Bamba, Chicken or the Egg and Living On the Veg.
By Chowder feasting at home or by adding chowder to their dine in order, patrons could celebrate at their own comfort level. By adding the Virtual Chowder Run+Walk+Bike Challenge, it allowed 134 registered participants from around the country to get outside and earn an inaugural medal. With 85 runners/bikers being from across New Jersey, the rest represented states far and wide including Texas, California, Maine, Tennessee, Florida, New York, Connecticut, Maine and Vermont. Leading up to the online closing ceremonies and announcement, the Southern Ocean Chamber held a pop up shop featuring vintage chowder gear, offering free Chowderfest mugs to anyone who stopped by on the way to grab chowder. 2020 Official Chowderfest Merchandise can be purchased online through October 15.
To find out more about 2020 Chowdermonth, listen to playlist, view closing ceremonies, visit the interactive map for dining and shopping options, go to https://chowderfest.com/
The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce thanks all who participated in making this unique situation so positive including 2020 sponsors The Sandpaper, AtlantiCare, Atlantic States Group, Anderson Insurance, G Anderson Agency Beasley Media Group and New Jersey Division of Travel & Tourism.
2020 Merchant’s Mart Participants Thank the Community
Walk, Run or Bike Challenge
Get into the spirit of Chowderfest by getting outdoors for the inaugural event that includes official Chowder Run Challenge 2020 medal, Finisher Certificate, exclusive runner FB Group and participant runner bib
Due to restrictions currently in place, Chowderfest 2020 has morphed into a whole month of activities, chowder purchasing, merchant sales, online Chowderwear store, and a brand new virtual run component. The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce who is the organizer of the festivities recognizes that this is an opportunity to keep the community safe and keep this popular 32-year event on the 2020 calendar will present the inaugural Chowder Run Walk Bike Challenge as part of the ChowdeRestaurant & Merchant Month.
The run will be at the challenger’s own pace, as they set their own course. Registered participants can log in and track their time and distance completing in a day or within the month. The Virtual Chowder Run Challenge will have a real-time leader board, They will have access to a downloadable competitor bib and can choose to take part in a 5 or 10 Mile Walk/Run, a 10 or 20 Mile Bike Challenge. All races have a $25 entry fee with a $1.25 sign up fee. This cost includes real-time race stats, official Chowder Run Challenge 2020 medal, Finisher Certificate, exclusive runner FB Group, and participant runner bib. The medal will be sent upon completion and will be the first edition to be worn to next year’s fest with pride. Individuals, families, or teams of challengers can make this part of their fall schedule, registrations are online now with the challenge is taking place September 5 through October 4. To register for the challenge , order merchandise, listen to Chowderfest playlist or sign up for free online chowder voting go to https://www.chowderfest.com
There is an optional donation page to raise funds for Southern Ocean Chamber Association, a 501c3 founded during the chamber’s 105th anniversary year to provide programming to advance businesses and nonprofits in the region. Sponsors joining Southern Ocean County Chamber to Soup up the local economy by presenting this clamtastic event are: The Sandpaper/Beachcomber, AtlantiCare, G. Anderson Agency, Anderson Insurance Agency, Atlantic States Group & Beasley Media Group
2020 Restaurants & Merchants
Join the hundreds of voters who have already registered for a month long hybrid event to eat and shop small business in the Long Beach Island Region. The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce is presenting their 32 annual Chowderfest differently this year to comply with COVID19 restrictions and safety regulations. Tasters can now purchase merchandise online, complete in the inaugural Virtual Chowder Walk Run and Bike challenge and of course register to vote. There is no cost to become a VIP this year where an email address will get you access to the ballot, digital mapping and Chowderfest Playlist.
Tasters are representing near and far from Philadelphia, Staten Island, and across New Jersey to include Passaic, Somerset, Bergen, Union and Ocean Counties. Pennsylvania counties also include Bucks, Delaware and Montgomery.
Restaurants registered for take out or dine in chowder experiences are:Lefty’s Tavern with their award winning Manhattan, County Kettle Chowder‘s Lobsta Bisque, Terrace Tavern‘s New Jersey Clam Chowder, Surf City Hotel‘s New England Style, Ott’s Good Earth Garden with their Jersey Street Corn and Crab Chowder, Tucker’s Tavern New England, Daddy O Restaurant & Hotel‘s Manhattan, The WooHoo with their Crabzilla, The Gateway‘s New England, Cluck’N Crabs Cluck’N Red, Polly’s Dock & Clam House with their Hermains Hearty Chowder, Daymark‘s New England Clam Chowda, Birdy’s Cafe and Artisan Market entering Manhattan Clam Chowder, The Arlington‘s Manhattan, The Old Causeway Steak & Oyster House‘s OC Red, Roberto’s Dolce Vita with Robbie’s Red Clam Chowder, Dune 18‘s Crab and Corn Chowder, Kubel’s Too with their New England Clam Chowder, Panzone’s Pizza entering Smoked Manhattan Chowder, Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern‘s Tuscan Lobster Chowder, ScoJo’s entering their New England Clam Chowder, Howard’s Restaurant with New England Clam Chowder, La Bamba with Scallop Tequila Chowder, Chicken or the Egg‘s Old School White, and Living On the Veg with their own Manhattan.
Merchants who are offering Chowder Month specials include Bywatyr Shop, Chick’s LBI Shop, Gifted by the Sea, Between the Sheets, South End Surf ‘N Paddle, The Mod Hatter, Progressive Dimensions, Yuletide Christmas Shop, Making Waves, and The Good Life Boutique.
Registration is now officially open and voting can take place anytime between September 5th to Oct 4th. Voting ends at 3:00p.m. on the 4th.
Go to www.chowderfest.com to register and receive information directly. One email address per vote. Once you cast your selection, that address cannot vote again!
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