Saratoga Chowderfest Set for Saturday Feb. 8; New This Year: Broadway Closed to Vehicle Traffic

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The 26th Annual Chowderfest will take place 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8.  

The family-friendly event invites attendees to sample 4 oz. servings of chowder for $2 each from more than 70 local establishments across Saratoga County.

In addition to savoring chowder, attendees in downtown Saratoga Springs will be treated to live musical entertainment and family-friendly activities for all ages.

Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs will be closed to vehicular traffic 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. from Lake Avenue to Washington Avenue to prioritize safety and enhance the event experience.

Last year’s eventfeatured 85 vendors, with 116,383 bowls of chowder served, and more than 40,000 people in attendance, according to Discover Saratoga.

Four free shuttles will run between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from Saratoga Casino Hotel. Exclusive 26th-anniversary merchandise – including long-sleeve shirts ($15 or $17 for XXL), beanies ($10), and reusable spoons ($5) – will be available for purchase at the Saratoga Springs City Center and the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center while supplies last.

Vote for your favorite charter online at:  www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest/vote, with one vote per device accepted. Voting will close at 4:30 p.m., and winners will be announced at 5:30 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center. 

For more information about Chowderfest, including a list of participating locations, visit www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest or call 518-584-1531.