Chowderfest Weekend summons thousands from across the state and the country to come together like the cream and the clams of a good broth. Or if they come from Manhattan, like the tomatoes and the oregano.

Besides the Manhattan (red) and the New England (white) categories, there is the Creative, too, in this mix of fall flavors – that would be the lobster bisque, even last year’s clam chowder ice cream that made friends so well that it’s coming back.