Labor Day may signal the end of summer, but Chowderfest Weekend is a celebration to look forward to Oct. 5-6 at the Taylor Avenue ballfield in Beach Haven.

Sunday’s Chowderfest, the famous cook-off, is stirred further for ticketholders on Oct. 6 by live music and fall festival moments. Kicking it off on Saturday, Oct. 5 is Merchants Mart, the free event featuring dozens of merchants selling end-of-season bargains and services, plus food and entertainment.