LBI is the undisputed Chowder Capital of New Jersey. Claim your part in the title at Chowderfest Weekend, Oct. 5 and 6 in Beach Haven.
On Saturday, the ballfield at Ninth Street and Taylor Avenue fills with Merchants Mart; then on Sunday, the crowd is for the chowder. And for both days, add bands, beers, kids’ activities, festival food, and a tyrannosaurus rex, “Chowdasaurus”.
What’s new this year? Always something, with a different slate of chowder chefs entering each time. Otherwise, a few change-ups overall: Credit cards can be used to buy souvenirs and tickets for food and beverages,…
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