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Discover Saratoga has announced the winners of Saratoga Chowderfest, which was held Saturday, February 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Event-goers sampled a variety of chowder from participating vendors and voted for their favorite. Winners were chosen in eight different categories, which were announced at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center during the Annual Award Ceremony on Saturday, February 10 at 6:00 p.m.
“What an exceptional year for Chowderfest,” noted Darryl Leggieri, President of Discover Saratoga. “The Saratoga Springs Police Department estimated the largest Chowderfest crowd they have ever seen, exceeding 40,000. Discover Saratoga would like to thank everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, and celebrated Chowderfest. Your support is truly appreciated. And special thank you to our city officials, police, fire, EMS, DPW and Department of Accounts, for your contribution to this event. It wouldn’t have been a success without you.”
A total of 116,383 bowls of chowder were served.
The 2024 Chowderfest winners are:
People’s Choice 500 bowls or less: Bentley’s Tavern;
People’s Choice 501-750 bowls: Ribbon Cafe;
People’s Choice 751-1,000 bowls: The Mill on Round Lake;
People’s Choice 1,001-1,500 bowls: Kindred;
People’s Choice 1,501- 2,000 bowls: Clancy’s Tavern;
People’s Choice 2,001-3,000 bowls: Rhea;
People’s Choice 3,001-4,000 bowls: West Ave Pizza;
People’s Choice 4,001+ bowls: Druthers Brewing Company.
The 25th Annual Chowderfest was made possible by the following sponsors: Saranac, Happy Dad, White Claw, Iron Glass Productions, D.A. Collins, Westminster Bakers Co., Saratoga’s Star Radio, Townsquare Media, Saratoga Springs City Center, Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor, Albany Broadcasting, iHeartMedia, Death Wish Coffee Company, Nemer CJDR of Saratoga, Lia Nissan of Saratoga, T-Shirt Graphics, Bath Fitter, Upstate Transit, The Saratogian, Saratoga Today, Saratoga.com, Saratoga Casino Hotel, DePaula Auto Group, Well Now Urgent Care, Sysco, Saratoga Maps, Julie & Co. Realty, The Daily Gazette, Adirondack Trust, Reliable Onsite Services, Saratoga Automobile Museum, The Family Counseling Center, and Magic Moon.
Discover Saratoga, known as the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau, is a key economic development engine for Saratoga County. Its mission is to contribute a positive impact on the local economy by promoting and marketing Saratoga County as a world-class destination for leisure travel, meetings, and events.
For more information about Discover Saratoga, visit discoversaratoga.org.