ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — Thousands filled the streets of Downtown Saratoga for the 25th Annual Chowderfest . More than 80 restaurants were serving up their best chowder for the chance to be the favorite. But Annie Delano, one of the volunteers at Universal Preservation Hall , said it’s tough to pick just one.
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“We have some great chowders all around Saratoga,” Delano said. “I love Saratoga. This is one of the best festivals and reasons to come out and celebrate the city today.”
The event included live music and family-friendly activities throughout the city. Darryl Leggieri, President of Discover Saratoga , said the team had been working on the event for months.
“And just for a festival going into its 25th year, and to still be that strong… says something for the formula,” he said. “It’s a winning formula.”
It also involves a lot of hard work from each restaurant, creating creative recipes like the Saratoga Loaded Potato Chowder at Brasserie Benelux or a southwestern-inspired chicken chowder at The Country Corner Cafe .