Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off

Directions Website Contact the business

Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off The Beach Haven Chowder Cook-off is a celebration of LBI culinary traditions and the amazing restaurants that create them!

We definitely have the best-dressed volunteers. 🔥Shout-out to our sponsors McMahon Insurance and NJ Lottery for our love...
10/13/2026

We definitely have the best-dressed volunteers. 🔥

Shout-out to our sponsors McMahon Insurance and NJ Lottery for our lovely volunteer t-shirts this year!

10/05/2026

The rain couldn’t stop us!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday for the Cook-Off portion of the weekend - the restaurants, volunteers and attendees showed up and showed out!

Already looking forward to next year… 👀

10/04/2026

The votes are in…

🏆 Red Chowder Champ: Lefty's Tavern
🏆 White Chowder Champ: Mud City Crab House

Congrats to our winners!

Thank you to all of our 2026 Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off competitors and to the attendees that voted!

It’s Cook-Off day! Bring your appetite (and clam hats)! Tickets can still be purchased online ($40 per person). Kids und...
10/04/2026

It’s Cook-Off day! Bring your appetite (and clam hats)!

Tickets can still be purchased online ($40 per person). Kids under 10 do not need tickets unless they plan to vote.

10/03/2026

Who came to the Merchant Mart today? ✋

Thanks to all of our vendors, attendees and sponsors for the wonderful day (despite the rain 🌧️).

See you all tomorrow for the Cook-Off!

🗓️ Sunday, October 4th
⏰ 11am-4pm

Tickets available at the link in our bio (tickets will be available for purchase on the day-of but prices will increase to $40).

Today is the DAY! We can’t wait to see you at the Merchant Mart at Taylor Ave Waterfront in Beach Haven. 🍻Reminder: this...
10/03/2026

Today is the DAY! We can’t wait to see you at the Merchant Mart at Taylor Ave Waterfront in Beach Haven. 🍻

Reminder: this event is free to the public and will feature food, music, shopping and family-friendly activities.

Attendees are invited to pre-scan their Cook-Off tickets at the Merchant Mart so that they can skip the long lines on Sunday! Simply visit our volunteers at either gate entrance today and they will put your Cook-Off wristband on.

Surprise! 🎉 The first 300 folks to come on Saturday will get a free, reusable Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off tote bag, cou...
10/02/2026

Surprise! 🎉 The first 300 folks to come on Saturday will get a free, reusable Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off tote bag, courtesy of our sponsors: Sea Shell Resort, Glenn Insurance and NJ Lottery!

Get here first on Saturday (10/3) to snag one!

10/02/2026

Getting set up for the big weekend!

Our committee and volunteers are hard at work transforming the field at Bay Village for the Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off this weekend.

Here’s a little refresher about the event:

👉Tomorrow (10/3, 10am-5pm) is the Merchant Mart! This event is free and will feature live music, shopping, food and family fun.

👉Sunday (10/4, 11am-4pm) is the Cook-Off where you will taste and vote on your favorite red and white chowder entries from local restaurants! You must have a ticket to enter the event. Tickets will be available for purchase on the day-of but prices will increase to $40.

👉Kids under 10 do not need a ticket for Sunday unless they plan to vote.

👉Leashed dogs are allowed on Saturday for the Merchant Mart but not Sunday (unless as a certified service dog).

👉​​The Beach Haven School holds a fundraiser to park in their lot. Otherwise, there is street parking around Beach Haven!

Questions? Check out the FAQ section of our website!

We are so excited to roll out these commemorative cups this year! Our insulated logo tumblers will keep your beers cold ...
10/01/2026

We are so excited to roll out these commemorative cups this year!

Our insulated logo tumblers will keep your beers cold ALL day long - and guess what? First cold pour is on us when you purchase! 🍻

Get yours for $30 at any of the bar stations this weekend.

As we head into the weekend, we wanted to take a moment to thank our major sponsors. Without you, this event would not b...
10/01/2026

As we head into the weekend, we wanted to take a moment to thank our major sponsors. Without you, this event would not be possible. ❤️

Make plans this weekend to come to the Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off and see what we’ve been working on all year long!

🔗Visit our website to purchase your ticket!

Note: tickets will be available to purchase on the day-of, but the price will increase to $40.

Address

Taylor Avenue Waterfront
Beach Haven, NJ
08008

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off:

Shortcuts

Share

Category