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.
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!
TICKETS
Golden Ticket
One Ticket. 33 Venues. A "Shell" of an Adventure! This ticket grants you one signature sample at every official Chowder Stop, exclusive access to Chowderfest Specials at participating beverage and retail locations, and entry into the Chowder Lore Mystery Game. Receive your official event wristband and commemorative trivia deck at check in.
$35.00
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