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The 31st Annual Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off

On Saturday, June 2, the legendary Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-Off officially kicks off summer in Newport!  Be a part of the original, largest, and longest running chowder competition in New England located right in the buzz of historic downtown Newport. With a range of national to regional competitors, festival-goers will taste-test a myriad of traditional and exotic chowders from all kitchens, then vote for the best in three categories: Clam, Seafood and Creative.

Cost:
$15* / $20 / $25
Special Early Discount Offer = $15 through May 1st
$20 May 2nd through June 1st / $25 Day of Event 

All tickets above include children under 12 FREE with an adult.

*$15 ticket includes automatic membership into the Chowdahead Club featuring the Chowder Power Hour!

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For more information and/or tickets, please contact the Newport Yachting Center at (401) 846-1600 or visit newportwaterfrontevents.com. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Newport Yachting Center, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Newport Yachting Center Box Office opens full-time, 7 days a week on May 14th. The box office/venue is located at 4 Commercial Wharf on America’s Cup Avenue in downtown Newport.

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