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Tags:   Food   Beer   Music   Charity Fundraiser  

The 6th annual Chowder Challenge, an event that determines which restaurant serves up the best clam chowder in the city, will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from Noon to 4 pm at Lompoc’s Fifth Quadrant, located at 3901 N Williams Ave.

Samples of traditional New England-style clam chowders from the dozen participants are served in non-labeled, two-ounce cups. After tasting all entries, attendees vote for their favorite. The chowder receiving the most votes will be named the People's Choice Winner and will take home the coveted Chowder Cup.

Admission into the event is free. Attendees ages 12 and over must purchase sample trays for $10 to participate in the tasting. All of the money raised will be donated to Portland’s Community Transitional School, which provides important educational services to children who are homeless or otherwise at risk of school failure.

Confirmed restaurants include Cascade Brewing Barrel House, Columbia River Brewing, D’s Bar, Deschutes Brewery, EAT, El Gaucho, Fifth Quadrant, New Old Lompoc, Radio Room, Rogue, Salty's and Trebol. The New Old Lompoc, known throughout the city for its chowder, has taken home the Chowder Cup five of the past six years. 

The festivities also feature a beer garden, live music, a soda garden for kids, Joe the Balloon Guy, a raffle with prizes from the participants, special beers, and pub food for purchase. Minors are welcome at the family friendly event.