Area restaurants bring their chowders to booths at Town Square in hopes of winning the coveted prize of "Best Tasting Chowder". Admission fee gets guests sample-sized tastes of each chowder, beverage, and a ballot to vote for their favorite concoction. A free outdoor concert in the Gazebo accompanies this event from noon to 3 pm.

LODGING PACKAGE: Includes Friday and Saturday night lodging, tickets to the Chowderfest, fall activities such as bike rentals, golf, tennis, and chairlift rides, and a Chowderfest souvenir. Prices from $49 per person per night (based on quad occupancy).