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17th Annual Chowder Challenge: Chowder & Jazz
Gualala Arts and Whale and Jazz present
The 17th Annual Chowder Challenge with Music by Barnebey's Hot Four plus One
Saturday, April 4, 2020, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Gualala Arts Coleman Hall
$25 advance, $5 more day of (for 15 tasting tickets & commemorative glass). Free admission for music only.
In the tastiest event of the popular Whale & Jazz festival, local chefs & cooks vie for the title of Best Mendonoma Coast Chowder in the 17th Annual Chowder Challenge.
As per previous years, two categories will be judged, Traditional New England-style Clam Chowder and Open Class. Challenge attendees will vote for Peoples Choice and Most Tasted awards. The Open Class includes but is not limited to Manhattan-style Clam, Crab, Shrimp, Scallop, Lobster, Abalone, Salmon, or any other seafood combination. Vegetarian chowders such as corn or mushroom are also eligible.
Whether youre a local professional chef, a home-kitchen gourmet, or a chowder connoisseur, competition for the Golden Cup is expected from Mendocino and Sonoma County challengers vying for the golden cup and title of Best Mendonoma Chowder
We are hoping all of last years winners will be back to defend their titles.
16th Chowder Winners
General Awards
1st Place Amateur, Open Class: Jeanine Pfeiffer
Runner up Amateur, Traditional: Christine Bussard
1st Place Amateur, Traditional: Michael Jolliffee
Runner up Professional, Open Class: Coast Kitchen at Timber Cove Resort
1st Place Professional, Open Class: Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
Runner up Professional, Traditional: Black Oak Catering
1st Place Professional, Traditional: Vue Kitchen
Most Tasted Chowders:
1st Place: 172 Tickets: Michael Jolliffee: Traditional Chowder
2nd Place: 171 Tickets: Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen: Open Class: Tom Kha Coconut Chowder
3rd Place: 169 Tickets: Brandon Carr at the Gualala Hotel: Open Class: Red Chowder
Peoples Choice:
1st Place: Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen
2nd Place: Michael Jolliffee: Traditional Chowder
3rd Place: Vue Kitchen: Traditional Chowder
Judges Trophies:
Best in Open Class: Anchor Bay Thai Kitchen: Tom Kha Coconut Chowder
Judges Best In Traditional Chowder: Vue Kitchen: Traditional Chowder
Barnebeys Hot Four
A highlight each year is the concert of traditional New Orleans jazz, this year performed once again by the ever-popular Barnebeys Hot Four of Sonoma County, returning to the Gualala Arts Center for the tenth straight year. The repertoire for the afternoon will include old favorites, the resurrection of some obscure musical gems from the golden age of jazz, and probably a few surprises for musicians and listeners alike, all in the tradition of the Big Easy. Those wanting to work off their chowder tasting with dancing will find themselves toe-tapping and boot-stomping as the infectious beats of New Orleans pushes them towards the dance floor!
Tickets
Tickets are $25 in advance; $5 more day of the event and includes commemorative wine or beer glasses and 15 chowder-tasting tickets, complete with hot bread fresh out of the oven and beverages, including local fine wines and microbrews as well as soft beverages. Additional tasting tickets will be available onsite for $1 each.
Free admission for music only.
To purchase tickets in person, visit the Gualala Arts Center or Dolphin Gallery in Gualala.
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LocationGualala Arts Center (View)
46501 Old State Hwy
Gualala, CA 95445
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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