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Come to the City's first Chowder Fest!
Come, participate in the First Annual New Bedford Seaport
Chowder Festival
By Kevin T. Pelland- Chairman, Downtown New Bedford, Inc.
 By
now word has probably reached you about Downtown New Bedford,
Inc.’s efforts to put together a first class annual chowder
festival in the center of the city. This will be no ordinary
event. It will be an extraordinary new event that will rival
similar tasting festivals in other parts of the country, with a
strong annual following. Of course I am referring to the 1st
Annual New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival. The “cook-off” will
take place on Sunday, September 17 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, rain
or shine, under a large tent at Custom House Square in the
middle of downtown’s Historic District.
We are anticipating 20 or more area restaurants serving their
best in clam chowder, seafood chowder, and kale soup. Attendees
will vote their preferred choice for the coveted People’s Choice
Awards in each category. To promote a festive atmosphere, we
will also recognize the restaurant/caterer with the most
creative and lively booth presentation.
There is fun to be had by all at this family-oriented festival.
In addition to the great tastes of some of the best chowders and
soups ever, there will be children’s activities including face
painting and scallop shell decorating as well as the live sounds
of the popular band Shipyard Wreck. This new event is focused on
strengthening the positive energy and ambiance of the New
Bedford Seaport while building on our seafood heritage. The New
Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival will serve as a great testament
to our fishing and seafood industry, as there is no other place
in America you can go to get fresher or tastier seafood. It will
also showcase our fine restaurants and caterers, and it will
bring hundreds, if not thousands, of people into the heart of
our city to enjoy and showcase our Downtown and Historic
District.
Many hours have been spent organizing this event by a very
dedicated and committed group of individuals. We are now
reaching out to the restaurant and catering community for your
commitment to make this a first class annual happening. Where
else can you expose your products to thousands of people in a
single afternoon? Where else can you walk away with cash prizes,
a “Chowder Cup” Trophy to display in your restaurant and the
bragging rights to further promote and advertise your business?
Newport has done it successfully for many years. Boston
Harborfest has also had great success for a number of years. New
Bedford, the NUMBER ONE Seaport in the country will have a
tremendously successful Chowder Festival as well.
Downtown New Bedford, Inc.’s mission statement is “To make the
downtown district a better place to live in, work in and to
visit.” This annual event will go a long way towards achieving
that goal. So the next time you’re in your favorite eatery let
them know about the festival. Let them know how good their
chowder or kale soup is, and challenge them to win the 1st
Annual New Bedford Seaport Chowder Festival Chowder Cup trophy.
Oh, and don’t forget to tell them that you’ll be there at the
event to support them! Call (508) 990-2777 for information about
participating, sponsoring or buying tickets or e-mail
dnb@downtownnewbedford.com. |
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