Under tents in the Country Club Centre parking lot, this family event is presented by Lucky’s Liquor Store and the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce.
=0D=0A=Up to 16 ‘Chowder Chefs’ from local restaurants will offer their entries to a judging panel of event sponsors, presenters, media and local dignitaries. A ‘Peoples Choice Award’ will also be presented at the end of the day’s tastings after public feedback weighs in.
=0D=0A=Live Entertainment is provided by “The Big Mess” – an amazing local father and son duo. A bouncy castle, face painting and lemonade stand are part of the family day too. Chowder samples are priced at 12 for $12 with cash donations to Loaves & Fishes highly encouraged.
=0D=0A=Admission for the entertainment is free and advance passes for a dozen chowder samplings are available through participating restaurants, at Lucky’s Liquor Store, or the Chamber of Commerce offices at 2133 Bowen Road.
=0D=0A=Individual sampling tickets are also on sale for $2 each at the event in front of Lucky’s. Cash donations to Loaves & Fishes are encouraged.
=0D=0A=See you there ‘chowda heads’! For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 250-756-1191 or check Facebook for the Nanaimo Seafood Chowder Competition.
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