What’s happening Chowderfest 2026
Saratoga Hilton lower Lobby
Long sleeve commemorative shirts (Small-XL are $20, 2XL is $22), beanies ($15) and reusable spoons ($5) being sold 10am-4pm. Credit Card transactions are subject to additional fees.
Model Train provided by Saratoga Corinth & Hudson Railway
Face Painting by Miss Stacy’s Face Painting (11am-3pm)
Balloons by Balloon Gal Jenny (11am-3pm)
Franklin Community Center informational table and volunteers assisting with Chowderfest merchandise sales!
Photobooth fun with Saratoga Photobooth Company!
Visit "Find Me In Saratoga" author Patrice Mastrianni for Saratoga history activity sheets!
Visitor Center
Long sleeve commemorative shirts (Small-XL are $20, 2XL is $22), beanies ($15) and reusable spoons ($5) being sold 10am-5pm. Shirts will also be sold at the Visitor Center before Chowderfest from Tuesday 2/3 through Friday 2/6 from 10am - 4pm! Credit Card transactions are subject to additional fees.
Mostly Modern Festival - information table and playing music!
NYS Troopers Recruitment will have a table at the Visitor Center
Photobooth fun with Saratoga Photobooth Company!
Downtown Saratoga
Franklin Community Center at N.Fox Jewelers
Sustainable Saratoga at various vendors along Phila Street representing "Chowderfest Reuses!" A sustainable approach to the event!
Saratoga Springs Public Library- Chowderfest History Exhibit located in The Saratoga Room (second floor)
Saratoga Arts- FREE dance performance by Sinopoli Dance at 12pm
Dance Fire Studios- pop up performances of the salsa, cha cha and samba on Phila Street, Broadway and Ellsworth Jones Place throughout the event
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame- Offering $5 off admission on 2/7. Pick up coupons at the Heritage Area Visitor Center.
Additional chowder participants on Ellsworth Jones Place outside the Saratoga Springs City Center.
Saratoga Springs Fire Department- foundation donations setup on Maple Ave near Caroline Street.
The Scott Varley Team Open House at 382 Broadway!
Shuttles
4 shuttles running continuously 10am-5pm from the Saratoga Casino Hotel, courtesy of Upstate Transit of Saratoga. Please park in designated lot for your FREE ride! Drop off and pick up in front of Congress Park.
Photo Ops
Saratoga Candy Co. will have Chester the Chowda-Bear in front of their store 12pm-2pm
Stewart’s Mascot, Flavor the Cow, will be greeting families and taking photos with children outside the Stewart’s Broadway location during the event.
Enjoy large hand-held Chowderfest frames at the Saratoga Hilton Lobby and Visitor Center
On the Spot Photos will be taking photos of you and your friends! Photos will be available for pick-up at Impressions of Saratoga
Radio Stations
B95.5 / 100.9 The Cat near The Washington building on Broadway
107.7 WGNA on Broadway near Spa City Motor Lodge
99.5 The River outside City Center on Ellsworth Jones Place
Kiss FM on Henry Street
Q105.7 on Putnam Street outside Bailey’s
PYX 106 on Caroline Street by Hamlet & Ghost
Sponsor Tables
Market 32 & Price Chopper in partnership with Old Bay will be participating as a chowder vendor on Ellsworth Jones Place.
Romeo Toyota & Ford on lower Caroline Street
Daily Gazette near The Washington building on Broadway
Graves Bros Home Improvement on Broadway near Spa City Motor Lodge
Nemer CJDR on Ellsworth Jones Place
Saratoga.com on Ellsworth Jones Place
DePaula Auto Group on Henry Street by Parting Glass
Renewal by Andersen on Henry Street by Parting Glass
Yankee Home Improvement on lower Caroline Street near Hamlet & Ghost
Saratoga Bridges at Saratoga Hilton lower Lobby
Stay tuned for more as we update this page!
