Chowder Tasting

Penn Cove Musselfest Chowder Tasting: Try our world-famous mussels in a cooking competition like no other!

On Saturday, March 8th or Sunday, March 9th from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, sample top-secret mussel chowder recipes from 10 Coupeville restaurants. Make sure to vote for your favorite dish – you can find a ballot box at any chowder-tasting station. Your vote matters! The winning chefs receive a coveted award and bragging rights for a year.

Ticket Price: $50

Your ticket includes:

• Ten 2oz tastings of world-famous Penn Cove mussel chowder prepared by Coupeville restaurants

• Chowder tasting journal

• Souvenir chowder cup

• Ballot for best chowder
  

Who is Competing in 2025?

This year’s Chowder Tasting Competition entrants include:

• Callen’s

• The Captain Whidbey

• Front Street Grill

• Goldie’s & The Roost

• Gordon’s Fusion Cuisine

• Molka Xete

• The Oystercatcher

• Pizza Factory

• Toby’s

• The Tyee
  

Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking for a fun weekend activity, join us in Coupeville to celebrate the bold, briny & blue flavors of Penn Cove Mussels!