Do you like your chowders creamy and rich or with a tangy tomato-base? Chowder is a common food staple among seaside communities, with 10 varieties of this heartwarming dish served seaside at Ventura Harbor Village restaurants. Discover your favorite rendition of Clam Chowder at the 2nd Annual Chowder Taste in Ventura Harbor Village on Sunday, February 24 from 11am to 3pm. In celebration of an annual National Clam Chowder Day (which is February 25, 2019) visitors are encouraged to stroll the waterfront for a taste of seven sensational chowders for only $10 a ticket the day before on February 24.
The event coincides with the historical Tall Ships, Lady Washington & Hawaiian Chieftain, docked in Ventura Harbor Village until March 5th. Guests will be able to arrive early to board the ship for a Dockside Tour from 10am to 1pm, browse coastal shops and galleries, bask in the sunshine with live music, and partake in the delish Chowder Taste options from 11am to 3pm.
The Seaside Promenade Stage boasts the Carrillo Trio all afternoon and Chowder Taste tickets will be sold on a first come, first serve basis at the Village Visitor Booth nearby. Guests should arrive early and come prepared with $10 cash per person. Chowder Taste tickets will be sold until 2:30pm (pending availability).
New this year, chowder enthusiasts will have the opportunity to guarantee a spot for the experience ahead of time. Eager guests can head to Ventura Harbor Village to purchase Chowder Taste pre-sale tickets on select dates prior to the event (weather pending). Dates for presale tickets are February 16th from 10am to 1pm, February 17th from 2pm to 5pm, & February 23rd from 10am to 1pm (all weather pending) on the Village Promenade at the Village Visitor Booth. Those who buy pre-sale must bring a Valid ID to redeem a Taste Card and wristband the day of the event.
