Southwest Chowderfest in Lake Havasu City
Southwest Chowderfest in Lake Havasu State Park, Arizona, is billed as “the ultimate comfort food, and fun celebration”. It takes place from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday (March 11, 2023).
“Everyone thinks of clam chowder, but the fun part is, everyone is doing their own twist on chowder,” Tina Stocking, event chairwoman, told Today’s News-Herald. “A chowder’s just a soup with a crème base, right? So it could be anything.” Lake Havasu City restaurants and home chefs will serve up their unique versions of this hearty soup for a friendly competition to win the Golden Ladle.
But since you can’t live on chowder alone, Chowderfest will include a variety of breweries, wineries, and distilleries sampling and marketing their craft. The event will feature live music, 20 vendors and exhibitors, and a coffee bar.
The event is sponsored by Soroptimist International of Lake Havasu City. Proceeds will benefit education for women and girls, both locally and internationally. Admission is $35; children 12 and under free.
About Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Havasu on the Colorado River border of California and Arizona. The city was established in 1963 by Robert P. McCulloch, Sr. as a self-sufficient, planned community. Lake Havasu City is located on what is known as “Arizona’s West Coast.” Driving time is three hours west of Phoenix, 2-1/2 hours south of Las Vegas, and four to five east of the Los Angeles region. As part of the northern and western limits of the Sonoran Desert, Lake Havasu City and the surrounding area feature outstanding biodiversity.
The area attracts 835,000 visitors annually with its historic London Bridge, pristine lake, friendly community, abundant sunshine and annual events, ideal weather, and wide range of restaurants and lodging. More than 400 miles of stunning coastline offer exceptional watersports, including fishing, skiing, kayaking, and house boating. Visitors can also explore the lake from the beautiful beaches, campsites, and hiking trails.
Rated one of the top 100 best bass fishing lakes in America, Lake Havasu is ideal for catching large and small-mouth bass and striper fishing. The region is also host to extensive off-road trails and undeveloped stretches of the river.
