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Check Out The Winners Of LBI Chowderfest 2023

These chowders were chosen as the best of the best at the 34th LBI Chowderfest this past weekend:

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This longstanding iconic event has served as a boon to local businesses, with an estimated 13,000 tasting chowder, enjoying live music and exploring the more than 60 vendors, artisans and food court restaurants.
This longstanding iconic event has served as a boon to local businesses, with an estimated 13,000 tasting chowder, enjoying live music and exploring the more than 60 vendors, artisans and food court restaurants. (Getty Images)

LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ — Thousands descended on Beach Haven this past Saturday for the 34th Chowderfest.

This longstanding iconic event has served as a boon to local businesses, with an estimated 13,000 tasting chowder, enjoying live music and exploring the more than 60 vendors, artisans and food court restaurants, according to the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce.

The highlight of the event is, of course, finding out who has the best chowder.

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This year, the best red soup was served by Wally's, and the best white soup served by Country Kettle.

Check out last year's winners here.

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“This is a community event made possible by volunteers, restaurants, merchants and sponsors, thank you to everyone who commits to make this the best day possible,” said Southern Ocean County Chamber CEO Lori Pepenella.

Chowder lovers will be pleased to know that plans are already in motion for the 35th Chowderfest in 2024.

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