The Chowder Cook-Off

Presented by Bimbo Bakeries USA 

benefiting the Community Food Bank of NJ

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One of the highlights of the Downbeach Seafood Festival is the Chowder Cook-Off. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample and determine what restaurant's chowder deserves the title of the 2022  Seafood Festival Chowder Cook-Off Champion. 

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In honor of September being National Hunger Action Month, The Atlantic City Seafood Festival will once again partner with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey by donating the proceeds to this important organization. Hunger Action Month, a nationwide Feeding America campaign, challenges the public to take action by promoting ways for individuals everywhere to get involved with the movement to help solve the issue of hunger in America! In 2019, through the Chowder Cook-Off, the Festival and restaurant's goal is to raise $5,000 which is the equivalent of $100,000 in food distributed throughout the Garden State! This year, we plan on increasing that donation with the support of our participating restaurants and festival attendees, one cup of chowder at a time!

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To participate, attendees can purchase their Chowder Cook-Off tickets at the chowder tent for $10. Participants will be given tickets to try each chowder presented and they will also get 2 votes to cast for their favorite chowder. 

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Chowder Cook off times: Saturday, September 17th from 1pm to 5pm,  and Sunday, September 18th, 1pm - 5pm.

South Jersey Beer Scene presents

Great Brews of NJ

Tasting Tent

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Over the years, the Great Brews of NJ tent has grown to become a mini Beer Festival within the Seafood Festival. This area will include 14 of NJ's favorite breweries for your sipping pleasure! Tasting tickets are 10 for $10! Tasting Tent opens at Noon. Must be 21 to enter.

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"Playing in the Street" Kids Zone

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Our event is about family, just as much as it's about seafood...which is why we are happy to bring back the Kids @ Play Zone for The 2022 Downbeach Seafood Festival on September 17th & 18th!

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Bounce amusements. Sidewalk chalk. Giant Jenga & more! This component is a super fun way for kids to let off some steam (and energy)! Wanna keep the little ones entertained? This is your saving grace, right here!

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South Pacific Island Dancers

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Be sure to check out the live performances from the South Pacific Island Dancers. As the Tri-State Area's largest and longest running Polynesian Entertainment Group, the South Pacific Island Dancers have been the leaders in Live Luau Entertainment and Polynesian Dance education for over 25 consecutive years!

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The South Pacific Island Dancers will be performing throughout the day by the sand sculpture, Saturday, September 17th & 18th. You don't want to miss out on this unique entertainment! 

Crab Cake Eating Contest

Presented by Jay's Crab Shack

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The return of our ever-popular Crab Cake Eating Contest is happening again this year at 3:45pm on September 17th & 18th! Sponsored by our friends at Jay's Crab Shack

Sign-ups are at the Jays Crab Shack tent prior to the scheduled time of the contest each day, and it's FREE to enter!

(This is NOT a professional eating competition, anyone is welcome to sign up but space is VERY limited!)