Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off and Merchant Mart

The Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off weekend is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Beach Haven. The Chamber confirms that the Merchant Mart takes place Saturday and is free to the public, while the ticketed Chowder Cook-Off tasting is scheduled for Sunday, October 4. The event celebrates local restaurants, chowder recipes, merchants, live music, vendors, and fall festival atmosphere on Long Beach Island. Guests should check the official Chowder Cook-Off website and Beach Haven Chamber for tickets, restaurant lineup, tasting rules, hours, parking, and weather updates.