Chowder Fest is June 7 at Prescott Park

The 30th annual Chowder Fest at Prescott Park is June 7, when more than a dozen local businesses show off their great recipes and refreshments.

WOKQ and Taste of the Seacoast Magazine are sponsors.

Prescott Park Arts Festival opens the gates at 11:30 a.m. that Saturday. Thousands will show up to sample the culinary arts.

According to Prescott Park Arts Festival: "Chowder lovers will enjoy this New England staple from 7th Settlement Brewery, British Beer Company, Goat Island Oyster Company, Roger’s Redline Diner, Bob’s Clam Hut, Billy’s Chowder House, Newick’s Lobster House, Portsmouth Gaslight Co, RiRa Irish Pub, The Martingale Wharf, and The Portsmouth Brewery."

The festival offers a Decorate Your Own Chef Hat station for kids, test your chowder knowledge quiz, plus a photo booth for all to enjoy. The "Golden Ladle" is awarded to the restaurant voted as the public's favorite. The Judge’s Choice award-winner will also win free advertising with their choice of WOKQ and Taste of the Seacoast Magazine.

There will be a live oyster shucking demonstration by the Goat Island Oyster Company.

The fest includes family activities and music by Houston Bernard.

"The Chowder Fest grows bigger and better with every season," Executive Director Ben Anderson said in a press release. "We’re thrilled to kick off our favorite season of the year with a tradition every true New Englander undoubtedly can enjoy."

The Chowder Fest starts at 11:30 a.m. and continues until the chowder is gone. 

The event is free for Prescott Park Arts Festival members, $14 for non-member adults, and $7 for children age 12 and under. Bring your own spoon or borrow a spoon from the Festival for a $1 deposit.