Craving the flavors of the sea? The annual Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4. The Long Beach Island region’s leading culinary festival gathers chowder enthusiasts, restaurants and food lovers for a day of taste testing, entertainment and community fun in the Queen City. The event is organized as a partnership of the Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce and The Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean.

Again this year, guests can skip the long entry lines by getting wristbands pre-scanned on Saturday, Oct.