Life is a beach, enjoy it to the fullest - take part in the 27th Annual Chowderfest Oct 3 & 4

Summer is not over until Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce announces the voter’s choices for 2015 Chowder Cook off Classic, extend your favorite season just a little longer on LBI
By: Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce
 
 
Merchant Mart October 3 -part of Chowderfest Weekend
Merchant Mart October 3 -part of Chowderfest Weekend
SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - Sept. 10, 2015 - PRLog -- There are many elements that bring the Chowderfest together, beginning with hundreds of Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce Members and Volunteers. The event draws tens of thousands back to their summer retreats for the week, weekend or just the day. Festivities begin with the free Merchant Mart on October 3. Enjoy live music, children’s entertainment, beer on tap, cider wagons, gourmet food court as  local vendors offer the best deals of the season under the big tents with holiday gifts, home décor, fashion, cosmetics, specialty products and Chowderfest merchandise from 10am to 5pm. Sunday, October 4 time for the cook off! This year in addition to Red and White Chowders, there is a Creative Seafood Category. This year's competitors include The Black Whale Bar &  Fish House, Lefty's Tavern, Stockton Seaview, Shore Fire Grille, and returning Red Champion Stefano's Restaurant; White chowder champion Howard's Restaurant will be defending against Chicken or the Egg, Country Kettle Chowda, La Bamba, TGIFriday's Manahawkin, Buckalew's Restaurant & Tavern, Sea Oaks Country Club, Pinzimino Trattoria, The Mud City Crab House, and Wally's. First time entries in the Creative Class is Biggy's Beach Grill, Cuisine on the Green ,  the Blue Water Cafe, Southern Smoke and  La Bamba Restaurant with a second category entry. Savor unlimited chowder from local restaurants and vote for your favorite, Sunday’s Cook Off is a ticketed event, General Admission Tickets $25.00 Children’s Tickets (Ages 4-12 ) $10.00 VIP Tickets – $55.00 (VIP ticket includes a T-shirt and exclusive early admission at 10 am) There is free parking throughout Beach Haven, and a free Sunday Shuttle for additional parking. For tickets or more information go to www.chowderfest.com or contact Southern Ocean Chamber directly at 609 494 7211.

Everyone gets a vote and the crowd chooses the Grand Champion and runner up categories. There is also a professional Critic Choice Award, which was founded by the late restaurant critic and radio host Ed Hitzel. For almost a decade Ed assembled the finest chefs, critics and restaurateurs to judge the restaurants in addition to the popular vote. The Critic’s Choice was changing over to a blind taste test this year, under the supervision of Mr Hitzel before his sudden passing this summer.  The Chowderfest Committee and supporting critics have agreed to move forward as planned in honor of the dedication Ed put into the event. This year the judges include Mr. Joe Leone Introna, who dedicates his passion for culinary excellence, superior customer service & love of food to the Jersey Shore at Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties & Catering in Point Pleasant Beach & Sea Girt, NJ.  joeleones.com.

Mr. Peter Genovese is the Features and Food Writer, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. Peter oversees the Munchmobile coverage and is author of ten books including"The Food Lovers Guide to New Jersey," "Jersey Diners" and "Pizza City: The Ultimate Guide to New York's Favorite Food."

 Mr Edward Blake, Ed has served along with Ed Hitzel as a judge for many years. He brings a long experience as a hospitality recruiter with his firm Blake and Associates, as well as sitting on the board of Atlantic Cape Culinary School Foundation and Epicurean Society of Southern NJ.  Ms Phyllis Oppenheimer has served a distinguished career as a representative in the NJ Division of Travel and Tourism Mr James Hawkes, Vice President of the Greater Atlantic City Concierge Association and Mr Robert Rosetta President of About NJ Digital Media Publications magazine.AboutNewJersey.com.  He is the former Executive Director for the Jersey Shore Tourism Council, expert panelist and voting Academy member for the NJ Hall of Fame and member of the NJ 350th committee.

To complement the weekend, Long Beach Island Foundation is hosting their Second Annual Shellfish Soiree on Friday October 2 from 7-10pm. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased through the www.lbifoundation.org The Soiree promises guests an evening to celebrate art and science of Barnegat Bay through food, film, photography, performances and a distinguished Bay specialist guest panel. Follow The Official LBI Chowderfest page for updates on other festivities. The Chowderfest supports the operation of Southern Ocean County Chamber year round visitor center, scholarships for three area high schools, popular events including Ship Bottom Christmas Parade, Barnegat Pirates Day, Maker's Festival Manahawkin, Beach Haven Fireworks, Jetty Coquina Jam, David Dream and Believe Crusin for A Cure, Hop Sauce Festival and Long Beach Island Foundation of Arts & Sciences Discovery Days. For more information on this 101 year business organization or to find out more about the weekend contact Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce at 609 494 7211 www.visitLBIregion.com or stop in at  265 W Ninth Street Ship Bottom, follow on Facebook as Southern Ocean Chamber or on all social as LBI Region.

Contact
Lori Pepenella
***@sochamber.com
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