Clam Chowder Cook-Off
The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring the community together for the 2020 Edmonds Clam Chowder Cook-Off, a fundraiser for the annual 4th of July Parades and Fireworks!
10 local restaurants & 1 international team from Japan will compete to win “BEST Clam Chowder in Edmonds.”
The public votes for the People’s Choice Award for Best Traditional and Best Cutting-Edge Chowder (anything outside of “traditional” chowder), plus the Best Booth. There is also a Celebrity Judged category.
SCHEDULE | TIME |
Early Entry Ticket Holders ($20-per-person) SOLD OUT | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
General Ticket Holders ($12.50-advanced purchase/$15-at-the-door) | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
Tickets
ONLINE TICKET SALES HAVE CLOSED. GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE EVENT FOR THE 1PM-3PM GENERAL ADMISSION ENTRANCE.
Early Entry tickets are completely SOLD OUT (both online sales & at-the-door)
Each ticket includes tasting of all contending restaurants.
SOLD OUT –> Early Entry: $20 per person. Includes early entry & bottled water. Only the FIRST 100 Early Entry guests through the door receive a souvenir collector’s mug! (11am to 1pm)
General Entry: $12.50 per person (1pm to 3pm) ($15 at the door)
In addition to the chowder, the event will include live music by STRUM.
Proceeds from the cook-off support the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, so it can continue to bring wonderful community events to the city of Edmonds.
Location
Contest Participants
Contest Judges

Stitch Mitchell – KXA / KRKO Radio

Kathy Passage – Edmonds Restaurant Reviewer

Jeff Potter – Edmonds Yacht Club volunteer extraordinaire

Mike Nelson – Mayor of Edmonds

Takeshi Murazawa, Senior Consul of Japan
Volunteers: Free admission to event for all volunteers! View the shifts and sign up HERE
Parking: On the street and in the gravel parking lot across the street (no cost), handicap parking available in Yacht Club parking lot.
Additional Info/Notes:
- Souvenir mugs: With purchase of Early Entry ticket, first 100 guests through the door receive souvenir collector’s mugs!
- Entertainment: Strum- live music- Ukulele Band
- Beverages: water and soda for purchase – $2 each
- Coat Check: The Edmonds Chamber Foundation will take cash donations for coat check with proceeds going towards the WISH Fund, a “safety net” for Edmonds businesses.
- Awards/Categories:
- People’s Choice (voted on by the public)
- Traditional
- Cutting Edge
- Best Booth
- Judges’ Choice
- Traditional
- Cutting Edge
- People’s Choice (voted on by the public)
Gallery
Sponsors
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For sponsorship opportunities please see contact the Edmonds Chamber at
425-670-1496.