Chowderfest...Saratoga Springs, NY

[amerikat]

Chowderfest...Saratoga Springs, NY

This was my first visit to an annual event going back 13 years.
Saratoga is a party town. Known for it's horse racing track that
dates back to the 1800's. I go to the races once each year. No big deal to
to me personally, but horse racing is part of the culture here.

Saratoga is a small city. Just the right size if you ask me. Walkable.
It also has enough parking that folks can park a car and walk to most
of the shops, restaurants, art gallery's and museums.

I guess by now you are wondering about the chowder fest.
There were baby's in all forms and dogs got chowder for dogs.
There were about 60 vendors. I only ate at 7. The variety was awesome.
Each 3 oz cup was 1 dollar and it all went to local charities. Best 7 dollars
I ever spent. Of course there is more. The local economy was given a boost and
the waitstaff had a record day. I spent way more on wine and bush mills and beer
than I spent on the chowder. But that was the point of the chowder fest wasn't It?
Next year I promise to eat 14 competitors chowders. Party locally eat locally.


CHOWDA Rocks!

[redwitch]

1. I had no idea it was happening. Ah well. Who had the best?

Chowda, that is.

[amerikat]

2. 7 horse

im myhop

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3. Is that a restaurant?

Neveh hoid of 7 horse.

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4. And have you noticed we're having a thunderstorm?

I have never known of one in February before.