Thank you to everyone that supported our first annual Yankee Homecoming Chowder Fest!

Congratulations to our winners

Mission Oak Grill took home best New England Clam Chowder and People’s Choice
Loretta took home Best Alternative Chowder

Thank you to all of the restaurants that competed there were so many great chowders to sample!

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

A special thank you to our judges: James Beard Nominee and acclaimed food journalist Hannah Selinger, Senator Bruce Tarr and YHC Board President Jennifer Lacroix

A huge thank you to our beverage garden partners: New England Wine & Spirits and Seaboard Products

For our entertainment schedule Back Eddy and Eloise Kirkpatrick put on an amazing show. With the winds picking up we unfortunately decided not to have Stevie Joe & Company Music play however you can catch them at Cider Hill Farm on Oct 19th

As the President of Yankee Homecoming Board of Directors, I want to thank everyone that supported this brand-new fundraiser.  The Chowder Fest is something we have talked about for years but had not yet committed to.  Once we found out the waterfront was going to be open on Oct 12th during the long weekend and our promise to raise funds early for next year’s festival this was the perfect time to make this happen.  I can’t begin to tell you how much work went into pulling this together in such a short amount of time.  From the City Council, Licensing and Permitting, City Clerk, Board of Health, Police and DPW who quickly added us to their agenda and ensured we had all requirements approved.  To the restaurants who quickly got on board with the idea and not only donated their product but also their time during a busy holiday weekend.  The amazing crafters and musicians that quickly jumped at the chance to be part of our show on the waterfront and specifically those that braved the winds that day.  Our amazing volunteers who always step up when needed, everyone that helped spread the news of our event on social media and of course everyone that came out to enjoy some of the best chowders in are area. 

We have already begun making notes for next year and can’t wait to make this an annual event.  Please join us in the support local cause and visit our restaurants and shops in town. 

Thank you

Jennifer Lacroix