Stirring the pot of plans for Chowderfest, organizers this year again are planning a “ChowderMonth” event that builds on last year’s version but still does not return to the pre-pandemic blow-out event of years past.

Plans for 2021 are underway for “traveling tasters” to try competing chowders at restaurants throughout September. A celebration to welcome fall and announce the champions will happen in October, the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce said.

Caution is still in the mix with large events, but there will be more elements incorporated for gathering than last…