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Chowderfest 2026

Get Ready for the 3rd Annual Gig Harbor Chowderfest! Join us March 7th for a coastal culinary adventure featuring 11+ gourmet tastings and more than 30 participating venues across the historic waterfront.

Chowderfest 2026
Chowderfest 2026

TIME + LOCATION

Mar 07, 2026, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Gig Harbor Visitor Center, 3125 Judson St, Gig Harbor, WA 98335, USA

ABOUT THE EVENT

Get Ready for a "Shell" of a Time!

Chowderfest is back, and we aren't "clamming" around. On Saturday, March 7th, the historic Gig Harbor waterfront transforms into a coastal culinary quest. With 33+ participating venues, including 11+ gourmet tasty stops, there is plenty to explore between scoops!

What’s on the Menu?

  • 🥣 Sip Happens: Use your all-access pass to sample a "sea" of premium chowders. From classic recipes to internationally inspired "outside the shell" concepts, our local chefs are bringing their A-game.

  • 🐙 Added Mystery (Optional): Don't just eat—solve! Follow the Chowder Lore trail through our downtown businesses to uncover Harbor legends and chowder secrets.

  • 🎴 Decks on Deck: Every ticketholder receives a commemorative deck of Gig Harbor Trivia Cards. It’s the "reel" deal, packed with puns and harbor history you didn't know you needed.

  • 🏆 Winner, Winner, Chowder Dinner: Complete your Lore Story to be entered to win a Grand Prize Waterfront Dining Experience at a restaurant of your choosing.

The Details

  • When: Saturday, March 7th | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

  • Where: Gig Harbor Waterfront

  • Tickets: $35 (Strictly limited to 500 attendees)

Don't wait until the tide goes out—grab your tickets now and get ready for a "shrimply" delightful day along the Hidden Harbor!

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