Held on the first Saturday of June every year, this staple of summer in Portsmouth, NH offers even more this year as it adds to the festivities for the PortsmouthNH400 Grand Parade.

Join in the fun of the Chowder Festival with some of your favorite local restaurants serving-up mouthwatering chowder in Prescott Park, and vote for your favorite to win the coveted People’s Choice Award and take home the Golden Ladle. Check out the complimentary live music, kid-friendly activities, and grab an ice cream from the Prop!

This community event is always a great time from 11:30 am until the chowder runs out. Get your Chowder Festival tickets now. The Summer Kick-Off side of the park is free and open to all.

Chowder Festival Tickets are $20 per person and FREE for season pass holders, but you must reserve tickets! Get your season passes now for a fun-filled summer with the Arts Festival. Already a pass holder and want to reserve your tickets for Chowder Fest? Just email us for your unique code! Events@PrescottPark.org

Chowder not your thing or just want to hang out after? We have plenty of space for you to enjoy family friendly fun in the park. Best part – the Park is always free, so just come in and enjoy our Summer Kick-off, complete with live music, games, and delicious treats from The Prop!

Check out some of the incredible restaurants joining in the 97.5 WOKQ Chowder Festival, presented by Avery Insurance, with more to be added before June 3rd!

110 Grill, 250 Market, Buoy Shack Lobster & Drinks, Fire and Spice Bistro, Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Cafe, Martingale Wharf, MoJo’s West End Tavern, New England Fishmongers, The River House, The Portsmouth Brewery, The Press Room, The Wilder, and TOUR Portsmouth.

Plus Virgin Oyster Company, LLC will be there with delicious oysters!

Get your tickets now