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3rd Annual Ocracoke Clam Chowder Cook-Off
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Cook-off Event Time: 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Tasting: 4:00–5:30 p.m. (Cost: $10)
Location: Ocracoke Community Center, Ocracoke, NC
Description:
Taste your way through one of Ocracoke’s favorite island traditions at the Ocracoke Community Pool Association’s 3rd Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off. Approximately a dozen chowders are expected, with entries competing in two categories: traditional Ocracoke-style chowder and innovative chowder.
Traditional Ocracoke chowder is made with clams, potatoes, onions and salt meat or bacon, while entries in the innovative category can take a more creative approach as long as clams remain a prominent ingredient. Guests sample the chowders and cast People’s Choice ballots to select the winners.
Admission: $10 per person for chowder tasting.
Good to Know:
The event also includes a raffle and Ocracoke Community Pool Association T-shirts for sale. Proceeds support the organization’s efforts to establish a community swimming pool on Ocracoke.