Chowderfest is a Favorite among Saratoga NY Events!

Winter Weekend
February 1-3, 2013

15th Annual Chowderfest
February 2, 2013

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
at participating establishments

2012 Lodging Specials!

presented by KeyBank

Four seasons of Saratoga NY events include Winter Weekend...an annual Saratoga mid-winter tradition! Chowderfest is a community program of the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau that takes place during Winter Weekend.  It is a fun thing to do on a cold winter day! As you can see by the pictures below, it is a great time for the entire family.  You don't want to miss it!  For more information on Chowderfest or if you would like to become a member of the Bureau and sign up to participate, please contact Connie!

Here's how it works:  Pick up a ballot form at any participating establishment, taste different soups and chowders for a $1 a cup (3oz. serving) and vote for your favorite!  Complete your ballot form and pick up your official Chowderfest Long-sleeve T-shirt for $7.00! Ballot drop-offs and T-shirt locations will be at the Saratoga County Arts Center, the Saratoga Springs Visitor Center and Saratoga Springs City Center. Winner Awards Ceremony in front of the Saratoga Springs City Center at 6:00 p.m.!

This list is updated daily, keep checking back! 

Chowderfest Ballot

2012 Chowderfest Participants:

2012 Participants Serving Dog Chowder:

Sponsors:

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Enter to WIN! Fill out this survey and enter to win a Saratoga Gift Basket!

• Overnight in a Studio Suite at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Saratoga Springs. (based on availability, certificate must be presented at check in and expires January 3, 2013)
• $50 gift certificate to Longfellows Restaurant
• 2 tickets to HMT at Spa Little Theater during the 2012 season
• Assorted Saratoga goodies including Saratoga Water, Saratoga Salsa, Saratoga Chips, Saratoga Notecards, etc.
• 2 Chowderfest T-shirts
• 2 Chowderfest Mugs (CHUGS)

The chugs are re-usable, environmentally friendly mug/lid/spoon combination.
 
They are available to purchase at Crafters Gallery, Impressions of Saratoga, and Just Plain Good for $5.00 each!

Downtown Happenings

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  RADIO DISNEY IS COMING TO CHOWDERFEST!
  Bring your little Chowderhounds to rock out to the sounds of Disney.  Come to the Saratogian’s parking lot (20 Lake Ave.) and let the kids dance their winter blues away with the Disney Road Crew from 2-3:30 pm. Radio Disney is sponsored by Allerdice Rent-All and the Saratogian.
• The Police Benevolent Association will be serving FREE hot chocolate and coffee in front of Piper Boutique from 11 am-4 pm.
• Saratoga Plan will have kid’s activities at the City Center.
• United Methodist Church will be handing out FREE hot chocolate at the City Center.
• On Friday afternoon, ice sculptor, Sean Taylor of Iceography in Oneonta, will begin carving a dog sled and dogs in front of the Visitor's Center. On Saturday, he will complete the masterpiece  and you can sample Pretwick Chase of Saratoga's chowder.

• Star 101.3 at the Saratoga Visitors Center from 11 am-1 pm
• EQX will be at the City Center from 1-3 pm.
• Capital Disc Jockeys will be at the Saratoga Springs City Center from 3:30-6:30 pm spinning tunes and taking photos in their photobooth.  The Capital Region’s Open Air Photobooth is most talked about Photobooth in the Capital Region! Your guests will love taking candid action shots. The compact, sleek, ultramodern photo booth fits easily into the landscape of your event.
• The Mine has Live Jazz from 11 am-10 pm & DJ from 10 pm-close.
• Jacob & Anthony's American Grille has DJ Playground spinning tunes from 1-5 pm. Offering $2 Coors Light Drafts along with great Appetizer Specials at the Bar and of course $1 Chowder Samples. Pick up your Blue J&A Cup in front of the Hampton Inn for $2 Drafts! and make sure to grab some green beads from J&A with your cup for $2 Drafts during the Superbowl! 
• Eclectic Songs will be at the Saratoga Downtowner Motel from 11 am-2 pm.
• At Irish Times Pub & Resturant, Rich Ortiz will be entertaining the crowd on Saturday starting at 8.30 pm.
• The Parting Glass, Irish Celtic Session & Irish Stepdancers from 12-3 pm.
• The Parting Glass, Hair of the Dog, $13 cover, need reservations, 8 pm.
• At The Metro Lounge & Nightclub, The Ideal Situation performs at 1 pm. Please join us for some Great Food Drinks & Entertainment!
• Bailey's Cafe will have David Ross performing from 4-8 pm and The Blackouts from 9 pm-1 am.
• At 28 Tables, Tim Ortiz performs at 12:30 pm and again at 9:30 pm!

• Smile and get your FREE printed Official Chowderfest PhotoCard in front of Impressions on Broadway during Chowderfest from 12 pm to 5 pm. Share your personal Photocard on Facebook after the event at PhotoCardDay.com. Sponsored by Jenn Johnson of Keller Williams Realty, Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau, Impressions of Saratoga, Caroline Hommel of Homestead Funding, and Saratoga.com.
  http://photocardday.com/chowderfest_12/index.html

• Winners will be announced in front of the Saratoga Springs City Center at 6:00 pm on the day of the event.
• NEW for 2012: "Most Creative Chowder-Themed Dessert" Award!

2012 Winter Weekend Events:

• Friday, Febuary 3: Winterfest Wine Tasting at the Holiday Inn. 232 Broadway, 584-6511 ext. 1352. $10 a person. Sample a selection of wines and a display of hors d'oeuvres. All proceeds will benefit Mollie Wilmot Center at Saratoga Hospital and Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center of Saratoga.
• This event is postponed until Friday, March 2. Friday, February 3: 1 mile Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe Event from 6:00pm – 8:30pm. Families are invited to enjoy an evening at Saratoga Spa State Park for FREE. Snowshoes will be available to rent.  The event will take place at the Warming Hut.  The park will also offer ice skating, hot food and drinks.
• Saturday, February 4: Prestwick Chase at Saratoga's WinterFest from 12 -3 pm on the front lawns.  Come to 100 Saratoga Blvd. for music by Sonny & Perley, Balloon Extravaganza by Dayrl Baldwin, Face Painting by Peggy Were of About Face, Caricature Sketch Artists Rich Conley and Phil Singer, an Ice Sculpture by Charlie Jones and Julie Carson’s Horse Drawn Wagon Rides. 
  Also at Prestwick Chase, join the fun of  Cardboard & Duct Tape Sled Races!!  No entry fee for sled contestants.  Sleds must be constructed of regular cardboard, duct tape and paint ONLY.  Costumed team members are encouraged.  Be creative and have fun!  Go to www.prestwickchase.com for details.  
• This event is postponed until the next full moon - March 3rd. Saturday, February 4: Annual Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe at Camp Saratoga off of Scout Road in Ganesvoort from 6:00-9:30 pm. 2 1/2 miles of groomed luminary-lit trails for cross country skiing or snowshoeing. Bonfires and free cocoa. FREE and open to public event, $3 rental of snowshoes beginning at 5:30 pm. Sponsored by Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park, 518-450-0321.

Photos courtesy of Stock Studios Photography and Anthony LaTerra

  Video courtesy of Myriad Productions

Chowderfest 2011 Winners:

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