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The competition begins at noon in the Town Square, where area restaurants will bring their chowders for judging. Admission for those who wish to sample the chowders is $5.50 and includes sample-sized tastes of each chowder, a beverage, and a ballot to vote for the best entries.
A free outdoor concert in the gazebo accompanies this event from noon to 3 p.m.
A special package deal is available for the weekend with two nights lodging, tickets to the Chowderfest, one Chowderfest souvenir, and Summer Unlimited activities for $55 per person, per night based on quad-occupancy.
For more information, call 1-800-GO-VALLEY or visit www.visitwatervillevalley.com.
