ChowderFest Announces Music & Beer Line Up for October 1

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - July 21, 2022 - PRLog -- Get ready for an outstanding day by the bay as the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce presents a free festival highlighted by top bands and great options of food and drink. On tap this year will be Michelob Ultra,  Jetty Session, Spaten Oktoberfestbier, Blue Point Toasted Lager and Landshark. Wines and Seltzers will also be sold featuring Babe Rose' and Pino Grigio.

The big day will be featuring chowder for purchase, live music, vendors, beer on tap, wine and seltzers. The event space will be outfitted for foodies, families, friends and leashed pets to gather as well as to cheer on the champions at the award ceremonies.  The 2022 festival will feature outdoor, creative activities and festive merchants. The festival will remain a FREE event running from 10 am to 7pm.at the Taylor Avenue Waterfront in Beach Haven. Entertainment sponsored by Health Village Imaging presents: 11-12 Gypsy Moon 1230-130 The Fourth Son, 2-315  Brandon Ireland Band 345-5pmFrankie goes to Dollywood closing out at  530-7 with  Yam Yam.

Closing ceremonies will also take place, bringing bragging rights and recognition to the restaurants on the Chowder Trail. Traveling tasters can add the Chowder Trail to their itinerary from September 3 thru 30th, where tasters can check in, purchase chowder with their dining experience and vote online for their favorite red, white and creative soups. Competing Restaurants include Country Kettle Chowda, Daddy O Restaurant & Bar, Dockside Diner, Russo's Italian Restaurant, The Chicken or the Egg, Tucker's Tavern, Delaware Avenue Oyster House, LaBamba Express and Old Causeway Steak & Oyster. The enhanced trail, which covers less than 10 miles will announce the winners during the October 1 event.

As in 2021, there will be no chowder sampling at the event, but plenty of chowder and local specialties to purchase. There is no entry fee and no tickets are needed to attend, proceeds from this annual event have allowed the Southern Ocean Chamber to work towards fulfilling its 108-year mission of strengthening the business community. Registration to vote is free, find out the latest  trail and event details go to https://chowderfest.com/ , or call 609 494 7211. Sponsors include Health Village Imaging, Barlow Buick GMC, Richie & Page, Bywatyr Shop,  609 Security, Reynolds Garden Shop,  NJ Division of Travel & Tourism, Ocean County Board of Commissioners, AtlantiCare, and The Sandpaper.