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EVENTS
CHOWDERFEST 2026!
Sunday, October 11, 12 - 5 PM

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Downtown Troy Chowderfest is Back!
​Sunday, October 11 - starting at 12 PM

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Get ready to eat your way through Downtown Troy! Join us at Chowderfest for one of Troy’s favorite fall traditions.

Downtown restaurants and food vendors will be serving up their best chowders throughout the district. Grab your friends, explore Downtown Troy, sample delicious chowders, and vote for your favorites!

People’s Choice Voting
Taste your way around downtown and cast your vote for your favorite chowder of the day!

Admission is FREE!** — chowder samples will be available for purchase from participating locations for $2!​
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What to Expect:​​

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  • $2 samples of chowder (4oz each)
  • Dozens of unique recipes from local chefs
  • Live updates if vendors sell out so you can plan your tasting route
  • Family-friendly entertainment with plenty of cozy spots to gather
     
Bring your friends, your appetite, and come hungry — Soup for the People!
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The Line-up:​

 

McAddy's Pub - 452 Broadway

Birria Potato Chowder

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La Capital Tacos - 161 4th Street

Birria Chowder

Beef brisket, guajillo chile & Oaxaca cheese

 

Ilium Brewing Co - 410 Fulton Street

Broccoli Cheddar Chowder

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Ryan's Wake - 403 River Street

New England Clam Chowder

 

Bootleggers On Broadway - 200 Broadway

Chipotle Sausage & Shrimp Corn Chowder

A rich and creamy corn chowder loaded with savory sausage, tender shrimp, sweet corn and chipotle peppers for just the right amount of kick

 

Oh Corn Arepas and More - 429 River Street

Venezuelan Auyama Chowder

Hearty Venezuelan-style chowder made with a rich blend of beef and chicken broth, auyama, and fresh vegetables

 

Mex Cocina NY - 7 Broadway

Land & Shell Chowder

A New England seafood style chowder, with a twist!

 

Brown's Brewing Company - 417 River Street

Jambalaya Chowder

Jambalaya-style chowder with breaded chicken

 

Bard & Baker Board Game Cafe - 501 Broadway

Philly Cheesesteak Chowder

A hearty, cheesy potato chowder inspired by your favorite Philly cheesesteak

 

Slidin' Dirty Troy - 433 River Street

Cheeseburger Chowder

Cheeseburger and potato chowder with bacon, fried pickle & Dirty Secret Sauce

 

Jesus’s Mexican Grill  - 186 River Street

Chorizo Chowder

Creamy broth with potato, corn and chorizo, topped with scallions and crispy tortilla strips

 

River St. Poké Bar - 184 River Street

Salmon & Corn Chowder

Creamy broth with corn, potato and salmon, topped with crispy onions

 

The Ruck - 104 3rd Street

Anise & Ember Chowder

Manhattan clam chowder with fennel and butternut squash (GF)

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Dino Bar-B-Que  - 377 River St

Smoked Corn and Pork Belly Chowder

 

Little pecks - 211 Broadway

Clam Pizza Slices

 

Stacks Espresso Bar - 13 3rd Street

Sausage, Sweets & Beets Chowder
With sausage, roasted beets, sweet potatoes curry spice, onion and coconut milk base 

 

Curry Cocoa Chowder 
With curry spice, cocoa, sweet potatoes coconut milk and candied oranges on top

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Whiskey Pickle - 409 Fulton Street

Pickle Potato Chowder​​

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