SCHEDULE / PROGRAMMING
The Chowder Cook Off Presented by Bimbo Bakeries USA
benefiting the Community Food Bank of NJ
One of the highlights of the Downbeach Seafood Festival, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the festival and judge over 14 chowders from participating restaurants. Attendees will be asked to determine what restaurant's chowder deserves the title of the 2019 Seafood Festival Chowder Cook Off Champion.
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!
To participate, attendees must make a donation of $5 or more to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey and are then given tickets to try each chowder presented as well as 3 votes to cast for your favorite chowder. Tickets to judge can be purchased at the Food Bank tent at the entrance of the festival.
Chowder Cook off times: Saturday, September 7th, from 11am to 5pm
Great Brews of NJ
Tasting Tent
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 15 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.
Pet Costume Contest
Presented by the Kibble Cupboard
Furry family members are ALWAYS welcome at the Downbeach Seafood Fest, and our pet costume contest taking place on the main stage at 4:30pm, always brings some really fun times! 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Kibble Cupboard of South Jersey! To enter, visit the Kibble Cupboard booth the day of the event by 4:00pm for a minimum donation of $5.
Pets will be judged on the following categories:
- Most Original
- Best Sea Creature Theme
- People’s Choice
- Owner/Pet look-alike.
Start brainstorming now and remember that creativity is a plus!
"Playing in the Street" Kids Zone
Presented by Fievel & Louise
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 2019 Downbeach Seafood Festival on September 7th, sponsored by Fievel & Louise of Linwood!
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!
Touch Tank
Presented by the Atlantic City Aquarium
The Atlantic City Aquarium offers the kids the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of their deep sea friends. Spend some time with Starfish, Horseshoe Crabs, Sting Rays, Sharks and more. This interactive festival component has been occupying kids of all ages for years.
South Pacific Island Dancers
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!
The South Pacific Island Dancers will be performing throughout the day by the sand sculpture, Saturday, September 7. You don't want to miss out on this unique entertainment!
Crab Cake Eating Contest
Presented by Jay's Crab Shack
The return of our ever-popular Crab Cake Eating Contest is happening again this year at 2:30pm on Saturday, Sept. 7! Sponsored by our friends at Jay's Crab Shack
Sign-ups are at the Jays Crab Shack tent prior to the schedule 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!)
Cooking Demos
Join these fabulous chefs as they cook up their favorite seafood dishes live under the eat-in tent! Learn their secret tips and tricks for creating mouth-watering dishes and sample them too!
Times are listed under each photo.
Chef Derek Powers
Eat-in Tent
12:00pm
Chef Pam Green &
Chef Michael Brennan
Eat-in Tent
2:00pm
Chef Quincy Logan
Eat-in Tent
1:00pm
Chef Georgeann Leaming
Eat-in Tent
3:00pm
The Pirate Chef
Rob English
Eat-in Tent
4:00pm
Sounds of Seafood Fest
Stealing Savanah
Main Stage
11:30 am - 12:45pm
1:15pm - 2:30pm
