Rain to Clear for LBI Chowderfest this Saturday!

Long Beach Island’s 34^th Chowderfest is this Saturday (September 30) from 10am to 6pm. The Chowderfest bayfront festival & vendor village is free to attend with chowder tasting cook-off tickets available for purchase. This family fun festival will feature live music, Chowder award ceremonies, and an outfitted stage. The event is nestled at Taylor Ave Waterfront behind Bay Village in Beach Haven, NJ-surrounded by beautiful views of the bay and plenty of year-end discounted shopping. For all event details please visit the official LBI Chowderfest web site.

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Awards Ceremony

The Chowderfest awards ceremony will take place at 4 PM in conjunction with the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean.

Health Imaging Stage Lineup

Health Village Imaging presents the following Chowderfest Stage Line up:

• 10am – National Anthem performed by Southern Regional High School Select Choir
• 11am-noon – La Stella Brothers
• 1230pm-2pm – Chevy Lopez
• 230pm-4pm – Katfish Lucy
• 4pm – Cook-off Classic Champion Results
• 430pm-to close – The Rave-Ons

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Weather NJ Special Event Forecast

There’s no doubt Friday is going to be rainy and windy. In fact, the rain and wind have already started off the ocean (as of Thursday evening) and are expected to last through most of Friday, possibly into early Saturday. However, I’m seeing rain ending around sunrise on Saturday (by 8am) leaving the Jersey shore with just cool refreshing NE winds under cloudy but improving skies. The sun should make its presence known by noon and stay out for remaining event hours. Temperatures in Beach Haven on Saturday should max out in the mid-60s with again, breezy NE winds and clearing clouds. In my opinion, it’s perfect weather for chowder! The ocean will be rough surf-wise but that won’t stop the bayside event from experiencing beautiful early fall-like conditions. I recommend dressing for a cooler day but possibly layering if you find yourself warmer in the afternoon when the sun is out. 65-67 under sun can feel warm for some but there will still be NE winds around. Whether you remove the hoodie or keep it on, you’ll want to bring it. Everyone have a great time at the event and don’t get scared of the immediate rain from now through early Saturday AM, it should end just in time for a fallish-feeling 2023 Chowderfest. Be safe! JC

Beer, Wine & Other 21+ Beverages

Thanks to Ritchie & Page for their great on-tap lineup including Michelob Ultra, Landshark, Jetty, Strongbow, and Victory Oktoberfest Amber Lager. The first 3000 beer purchasers will receive a commemorative mug sponsored by Surf City Marina. For those other beverage lovers, Nutril in Cranberry Classic or Pineapple, Hoop Tea, and wine will also be served.

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Food Vendors

Food will be available from Chick-fil-A Manahawkin, Country Kettle, Crust & Crumb, LaBamba, Panzones Pizza & Pasta, QC Market with their Philadelphia Italian Ice Cart, Simple Fried, The Chicken of the Egg, Anna Bananas Bakery & Candy Shop, Butter Me Up, East Coast Tuna Cancy, and Jerky Rob.

Cook-off Classic Tasting Tickets

The family fun festival is free to attend. Cook-off Classic tickets however are available for purchase here:

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Support Local Vendors

Thank you to all the local merchants here today with great displays, local products and dedicated service. The Vendor Village is presented by Barlow Auto Group and Hackensack Merdian Southern Ocean Medical Center. Browse, Shop and do business with these local experts all day until 7pm. Enjoy the BYWATYR Base Camp Stage Area for seating and eating. Check Out Chowder Merch at the Jetty Pop UP Shop to get limited edition gear, the Pup Tent Hydration Station for your pets to rest up. For a full listing of Chowderfest vendors, please visit the official Chowderfest site.

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