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2025 PORTLAND CHOWDERFEST

  • Definitive Brewing Company 35 Industrial Way Portland, ME, 04103 (map)


 

The 2025 Portland Chowderfest is coming April 26th, 2025

Highroller Lobster took first place in 2024…will they defend their title in 2025?

We had a killer time at the first ever Portland Chowderfest in 2024, we’re bringing it back for a second year!

Join us Saturday, April 26th 2025 as local restaurants face off for the title of Best Chowder in Portland, Maine! It's no secret that we live in one of the best food cities in America, in a region known for its chowder specialties, and now is your opportunity to taste it all in one showcase. Come see what Portland has to offer at the Second Annual Portland Chowderfest!

Your ticket will include a passport that entitles you to a sample from every single vendor. Try them all! Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled afternoon of sampling different chowders and voting for your favorite. Don't miss out on this tasty event!

The Chowders

Local restaurants choose any chowder - no rules! Get ready to see a creative and eclectic selection that celebrates the amazing culinary scene of Portland, Maine.

The Restaurants

A selection of Portland, Maine's best food trucks and restaurants will be here for Chowderfest! Keep checking back as we add to the list of 2025 participating restaurants!

2024 WINNER Highroller Lobster

2024 RUNNER UP Iron Clad Eats

2024 SECOND RUNNER UP Salvatore’s Hoagies

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This event is all ages.

Are you a local restaurant, food truck, or caterer who is interested in participating? We'd love to have you! Email us at kmatthews@definitivebrewing.com for more information.

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