Mark your calendars! The 24th Annual Saratoga Chowderfest is happening on Saturday, February 11. This highly anticipated event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Saratoga County.  

At this lively event, event goers will have the opportunity to enjoy 4 oz. samples of chowder for $2 at participating Saratoga County establishments and vote for their favorite. Voting will take place online at www.discoversaratoga.org/chowderfest/vote. Only one vote per device will be accepted and voting closes at 5:00 p.m. Winners will be announced at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center at 6:30 p.m.

Experience entertainment and family-friendly activities throughout the day, including face painting, photo ops and live music. Free shuttles to downtown Saratoga Springs will run from the Saratoga Casino Hotel (Crescent Avenue entrance) to Congress Park from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Stay warm during the event with an official Chowderfest beanie ($10) and long-sleeve shirt ($10 or $12 for XXL), which will be sold at the Saratoga Springs Heritage Area Visitor Center and the Saratoga Springs City Center.

For more information, including participating restaurants and discounted hotel rates, click here. 

This event is presented by Discover Saratoga and sponsored by Saranac and White Claw.