Come Hungry to our Chowder Fest – where local restaurants compete for the best chowder in Newburyport!

Sunday, October 12, 2025 | Newburyport Waterfront

Taste, sip, shop, and celebrate fall in Newburyport! Local restaurants will be serving their best chowders in a sizzling competition for People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice awards.

We are still accepting crafter and commercial vendor applications.  If interested, please find our application HERE

Enjoy:

• 10-5 Craft Show
• 11-5 Live Music
• 11-4 Beverage Garden
• 12-4 Chowder Fest

Chowder Fest Tickets now on sale HERE

Ticket price is $30 in advance / $35 at door

This event is kid and pet friendly so bring the whole family!

Participating restaurants include:

• Loretta
• Metzy’s Cantina
• The Grog
• Michael’s Harborside
• Mission Oak Grill
• Oregano Ristorante
• Port Vida
• Port Tavern
• Rosita’s Cocina
• The Poynt
• Thirsty Whale
• Tuscan Sea Bar & Grill
• Paddle Inn / Sunset Club