Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Discover Saratoga is proud to announce the winners of the 27th Annual Saratoga Chowderfest, held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thousands of attendees braved the winter chill to sample a wide variety of chowders from participating vendors and vote for their favorites. Winners were recognized in eight categories during the Annual Awards Ceremony at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center at 6:00 p.m.
The 2026 Chowderfest winners are as follows:
• People’s Choice 500 bowls or less: Artisanal Brew Works
• People’s Choice 501-750 bowls: The Mill on Round Lake
• People’s Choice 751-1,000 bowls: Whitman Brewing
• People’s Choice 1,001-1,500 bowls: The Parting Glass
• People’s Choice 1,501-2,000 bowls: Rhea
• People’s Choice 2,001-3,000 bowls: Wheatfields Restaurant
• People’s Choice 3,001-4,000 bowls: Morrissey's Lounge & Bistro
• People’s Choice 4,001+ bowls: Druthers Brewing Company
2026 Chowderfest Highlights:
• 88 vendors, including 7 first-time participants
• Over 66,372 bowls of chowder served
• Attendance roughly 20,000 people
“Chowderfest continues to be one of Saratoga’s most anticipated winter traditions,” said Darryl Leggieri, President of Discover Saratoga. “Year after year, it’s incredible to see our downtown filled with energy during the winter months. From the creativity of our local restaurants to the dedication of our volunteers and city partners, this event truly showcases the spirit of Saratoga. We’re grateful to everyone who helped make the 27th Annual Chowderfest such a success and can’t wait to do it all again next year.”
For more information about Saratoga Chowderfest and upcoming events, visit DiscoverSaratoga.org.
Special thanks to our sponsors, including DeCrescente Distributing Company, Coors Banquet, Saranac, Surfside, Westminster Bakers Co., Saratoga Springs City Center, T-Shirt Graphics, The Saratoga Hilton, The Daily Gazette, Graves Brothers Home Improvement, Market 32 By Price Chopper in partnership with Old Bay, iHeartMedia, Yankee Home, Nemer CJDR of Saratoga, Upstate Transit of Saratoga, Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Bridges, Renewal by Andersen, Romeo Ford & Subaru, Saratoga.com, DePaula Auto Group, Townsquare Media, Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor, Saratoga Today, Albany Broadcasting, Another Day Another Diner, Reliable Onsite Services, New York State Restaurant Association, Saratoga Automobile Museum, Julie & Co. Realty, LLC., Saratoga Escape Rooms, Mostly Modern Festival, Adirondack Trust & Amsure, Impressions of Saratoga.
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About Discover Saratoga:
Discover Saratoga, also known as the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau, serves as the official Tourism Promotion Agency for Saratoga County and is a key economic development engine for the region. Its mission is to contribute a positive impact on the local economy by promoting and marketing Saratoga County as a world-class destination for leisure travel, meetings, and events. For more information about Discover Saratoga, please visit www.DiscoverSaratoga.org.
