Chowderfest is a Favorite among Saratoga NY Events!

Winterfest February 5th-7th, 2010 Chowderfest February 6th, 2010 from 11am-4pm At participating establishments See below for the winners!

Four seasons of Saratoga NY events include Winterfest weekend...an annual Saratoga mid-winter tradition! Chowderfest is a community program of the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau that takes place during Winterfest weekend.  It is a fun thing to do on a cold winter day!  For more information on Chowderfest or if you would like to become a member of the Bureau and sign up to participate, please contact Connie!

Here's how it works:  Pick up a ballot form at any participating establishment, taste different soups and chowders for a $1 a cup (3oz. serving) and vote for your favorite!  Complete your ballot form and pick up your official Chowderfest Long-sleeve T-shirt for $7.00! Ballot drop-offs and T-shirt locations will be at the Saratoga County Arts Council and the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center. As you can see by the pictures on the right, it is a great time for the entire family.  You don't want to miss it!

Photos courtesy of Stock Studios Photography.
Past News Chowderfest 2009 Winners: People's Choice Winner:  The Parting Glass Best On-Broadway Winner:  Stadium Cafe Best Off-Broadway Winner:  Hattie's Restaurant Best Non-Downtown Winner:  Longfellows Restaurant Best Newcomer:  The Local Pub and Teahouse Best Canine Chowder:  Sloppy Kisses-Treat Boutique for Dogs Most Chowder Served:  Cantina   Chowderfest 2008 Winners: People's Choice Winner:  Gaffney's Best On-Broadway Winner:  Cantina Best Off-Broadway Winner:  The Parting Glass Best Non-Downtown Winner:  Longfellows Restaurant Best Newcomer:  Cantina Best Canine Chowder:  Sloppy Kisses-Treat Boutique for Dogs and Impressions of Saratoga (TIE) Most Chowder Served:  Brindisi's

Chowderfest 2010 Winners:
People's Choice Winner: The Parting Glass
Best On-Broadway Winner: Cantina
Best Off-Broadway Winner: Seven Horse Pub
Best Non-Downtown Winner: Longfellows Restaurant
Best Newcomer: Seven Horse Pub
Best Canine Chowder: Impressions of Saratoga
Most Chowder Served: The Parting Glass
 

Print Out the Ballot Form!

Chowderfest 2010 Participants:

Bailey's Cafe

Ben and Jerry's

Black Diamond Caterers

Bookmakers at Holiday Inn

Bread Basket Bakery

Brindisi's Restaurant & Bar

Caffe Lena

Cantina

Chianti Il Ristorante

Circus Cafe

Esperanto

Forno Bistro

Four Seasons Natural Foods Store and Cafe

Gaffney's Restaurant

Gauchos Grill & Catering-serving chowder at Rockabella Boutique

Great Bay Seafood Restaurant-serving chowder at House of Creative Soul

Grey Gelding Bistro & Bar

Hattie's Restaurant

Horseshoe Inn Bar & Grill-serving chowder at The Bullpen

House of Creative Soul

Icehouse

Irish Times Pub & Restaurant

Johnny Luc's

KD's Fish Fry-serving chowder at House of Creative Soul

Lillian's Restaurant

Longfellows Restaurant

Max London's Restaurant & Bar

Olde Bryan Inn

One Caroline Street Bistro

Panza's Restaurant & Catering

Parting Glass

Peabody' Sports Bar & Grille

Prestwick Chase of Saratoga-serving chowder at Creative Sparks

Prime at Saratoga National Golf Club-serving chowder at Props, 514 Broadway

Primo's at The Inn at Saratoga

Putnam's at Gideon Putnam Resort

Sabina's Wood Fired Restaurant

Saratoga City Tavern

Saratoga Downtowner Motel

Saratoga Hospital Foundation-serving chowder at House of Creative Soul

Scallions Restaurant

Seven Horse Pub

Sperry's

Springwater Inn Restaurant

Stadium Cafe

Sushi Thai Garden Restaurant

The Local Pub & Teahouse

TIZNOW Restaurant

Union Gables Bed & Breakfast

Union Grille

Universal Preservation Hall-chowder prepared by Classe Catering, Ltd. and serving chowder at 38 High Rock Condominium Office, 425 Broadway

West Side Stadium Cafe

Wheatfields Restaurant & Bar
 

Participants Serving Dog Chowder:

Coming back for the third year in a row will be the "Dog Chow Down"! Starting at 1:00pm at the Saratoga Downtowner Motel, a contest between the stores participating in making dog chowder will compete to win the "Best Canine Chowder" award.

Dawgdom

Impressions of Saratoga

Sloppy Kisses of Saratoga
 

Again this year, FREE Trolley rides and PhotoCards!

Get from one location to another faster and easier by hoping on the Trolley. The starting point for the Saratoga Horse and Carriage Trolley is under the flag at Lillian's. There will be several stops throughout the city including Beekman Street, City Center, The Holiday Inn/Primo's a the Inn at Saratoga and up and down Broadway. If you see the Trolley, flag it down and hop on!

Smile! Be on the lookout for the team of professional photographers from Photocard Day. They will be snapping fun, free photos of you and your friends and family enjoying your bowl of chowder. Shortly after your photo is taken, your FREE printed Photocard will be available for pick up at Green Conscience (33 Church Street) from 1:00-6:00pm on Saturday, February 6th. At the end of the event, all Photocards will be uploaded to www.photocardday.com, where you will be able to share with friends on Facebook.

Chowderfest and Winterfest Package:

Experience the magic of a Saratoga winter. Sample the great food at the wildly famous Chowderfest and check out the rest of Saratoga's Winterfest while you are here. Your package includes:

• Two Chowderfest Long-sleeve T-shirts
• A two-night stay
• Dinner for two at a restaurant of your choice
• Breakfast for two
• Admission to two local museums of your choice

Pricing varies depending on lodging and dining selections. Various lodging properties are participating.

To inquire about booking this package, Click Here or call 1-800-653-0231 or .

Winterfest Featured Events:

• Winterfest Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe at the warming hut in Saratoga Spa State Park. Friday, February 5th from 6:00-8:30pm. Admission is Free. ski and snowshoe around a 1.5 mile candlelit loop, relax by the fire and enjoy beverages and food. Snowshoes will be available to rent. Ice skating possible, depending on the weather. Contact (518) 584-2000 ext. 119
   
• Winterfest Wine Tasting at the Saratoga Springs Holiday Inn, 232 Broadway. Friday, February 5th from 6-8pm. Admission is $10.00 and all proceeds will benefit Molly Wilmont Radiation Oncology Center of Saratoga Hospital and The Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County. Sample a selection of delicious wine varietals paired with a display of hors d'oeuvres.
   
• Saratoga Springs History Museum outside the Canfield Casino in Congress Park. Saturday, February 6th from 10:00am-2:00pm. Admission is Free. Re-enactors of the French and Indian War talk about winter warfare in the 18th century. Meet with the soldiers who will discuss their equipment and clothing and hardships. Admission to the Saratoga Springs History Museum during Winterfest is buy one get one free. Adults are $5.00, Seniors and students are $4.00.
   
• Look Out! Ren-E the Clown (Ren-E Gagnon) will be in the Ben & Jerry's Parking Lot on Saturday, February 6th from 12:00-2:30pm. Ren-E will amaze you with him balloon twisting skills! Sponsored by Courtyard by Marriott, Gideon Putnam Resort, Residence Inn, and Putnam Market.
   
• Bartender's Ball at the Saratoga Springs City Center, 480 Broadway. Saturday, February 6th from 6:30pm-12am. Admission is $50.00 and all proceeds will benefit the Domestic Violence & Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County. It is a Fundraiser Dinner Dance sponsored by the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and Domestic Violence Services of Saratoga.
   
• Prestwick Chase Winterfest at Prestwick Chase of Saratoga, 100 Saratoga Blvd. Saturday, February 6th from 12-3pm. Join us to see two members of the USA Snow Sculpting Team build a giant snow castle on the front lawn! There will also be a master balloon artist, fabulous chowder, musical entertainment, ice sculpting and much more.
   
• Ice Skating at the Saratoga Springs Ice Rink, Sunday, February 7th from 1:00-3:00pm. Free and open to the public. Limited ice skate rentals are available for $4.00. Sponsored by The Wesley Community, Allerdice Rent-All and Impressions of Saratoga.