By Becky Maxedon
The 2nd annual Southwest Chowderfest went off without a hitch Saturday at Lake Havasu State Park Windsor 4.
The event, hosted by Soroptimist International of Lake Havasu City, featured live music, friendly competition among local chefs who prepared their special chowder recipes and so much more.
Soroptimist Tina Stocking said 22 restaurants and 13 breweries participated in Southwest Chowderfest. “Parker Soroptimist Diva bar came down to sell drinks,” Stocking said.
“The Windsor State Park (folks) were amazing partners. We will definitely continue having Southwest Chowderfest at this location,” she said.
“Celebrity” judges Mayor Cal Sheehy, Today’s New-Herald Managing Editor Brandon Bowers, Lake Havasu City Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Lisa Krueger, Former GWR Governor Laurie Moses and Go Lake Havasu’s Jason Castellucci selected the following chowders as their favorites of the day.
Individual Winners
In first place: Big Wild Alaska – Salmon Chowder and Southwest Salmon Cakes – Lori Knicely
In second place: More Chowder Please – Classic Alaskan Clam Chowder – Tony Rivello
In third place: Tai Vegetarian Chowder – Henry Chik
Restaurant Winners
In first place: ChaBones
In second place: Nikos
In third place: Burgers By The Bridge
Funds raised by the event are used by the Soroptimist organization to help women and families throughout the Lake Havasu area.
For more information on Soroptimist, visit the Facebook page at Soroptimist Int’l of Lake Havasu City. Check out Soroptimist upcoming Swing for Soroptimist golf tournament April 1.
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Henry Chik wins third place in the Soroptimist’s Chowderfest Saturday for his chowder. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Tony Rivello wins second place in the Soroptimist’s Chowderfest Saturday for his chowder. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Lori Kniceley wins first place in the Soroptimist’s Chowderfest Saturday for her chowder. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
Jillian Danielson/RiverScene
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