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Official Kick-Off To Summertime In Newport With The 33rd Annual Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off

Featured on the Food Network and Travel Channel, the legendary Polar Seltzer Great Chowder Cook-Off officially kicks off summer in Newport on Saturday, June 7, 2014. The original and longest running championship of chowder draws competitors and crowds from across the country. Attendees enjoy endless samples of traditional and exotic creations from dozens of restaurants and then vote for the best in three categories: Clam, Seafood and Creative. The winners walk away with prize pots and bragging rights for the year. Live entertainment, food and bar options and kids’ activities are some of the other fun ingredients for festival-goers to enjoy.

Returning competitors include Pike Place Chowder of Seattle, WA, and 2013 defending champions Stefano’s Seafood of Long Beach Island, NJ and Melville Grille of Portsmouth, RI.

And join us for the 2nd Annual Newport Oyster Festival! Taking place just a cherrystone’s throw away outside the gates at the Newport Yachting Center on America’s Cup Avenue. The best of local shellfish and seafood are presented farmers’ market style, thanks to the Matunuck Oyster Farm, and paired with beer, spirits and live music. The festival continues long into the evening and entry is free with a Chowder Cook-Off ticket or $5 day-of admission to the Newport Oyster Festival only, making it a great after-party following the CCO awards ceremony.

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Visit www.newportwaterfrontevents.com for more information, participating restaurant announcements, and exclusive ticket discounts available for a limited time only.

ADMISSION: General Admission Tickets: 12 pm entry

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Spring Discount Price: $15 through May 1st only, discount provided courtesy of Stop & Shop.

Advance Price: $20 (May 2nd through June 6th)

Day-of Price: $25

All tickets above include children under 12 FREE with an adult.

Newport Oyster Festival – free entry with Chowder Cook-Off ticket.

$5 entry without Chowder Cook-Off ticket.

TICKETS & INFO

Purchase tickets at www.newportwaterfrontevents.com or order by phone by calling 800-745-3000

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