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This annual event is officially known as the Boston Harborfest
Chowderfest, but is locally referred to as just the Chowdafest. It's a competition between restaurants in the greater Boston
area for the best New England style clam chowder. The Harborfest is a
week-long celebration of Boston's maritime and colonial history, which
culminates
with fireworks on July 4th at the Charles Rive Esplanade.
The Boston Chowderfest takes place in a gated area on
City Hall Plaza. A booth is set up on the day of the event to purchase
tickets.
Visitors walk up to the canopy of each of the participating restaurants and are given a
sample of clam chowder. You can sample as much chowder as you like, and can
re-try your favorite chowder. When you have had your fill, you can
vote for what you considered to be the best chowder. At the close of the event,
the votes are tallied and a winner is announced. An area of tables is set up
if you'd like to sit down,
with an adjacent beverage tent. In 2006, a ragtime band strolled the crowd,
and a group of redcoats escorted the Mayor into the gate.
The style of chowder can vary from thin and soupy with minced clams, to extremely
thick and creamy with potatoes. If you are a big fan of clam chowder, this
competition
is a must-see event. If you are a tourist, it's a great way to sample
varying kinds of a local food.
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Contact Information
Phone Number: 617.227.1528
Web Address:
www.bostonharborfest.com/...
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