Kids under 12 are FREE and their vote counts just like the big kids (Mom & Dad). Kid's Cove is a separate area where they can vote, get stickers and temporary tattoos. Everyone who votes gets a sticker saying "I VOTED". Not only do their votes count towards determining the overall winner, one lucky restaurant will be determined "Kid's favorite".

Special temporary tattoos saying "I got stuffed at Chowdafest" with a fun clam and "Save a Crab, Eat a Clam" with a happy crab will be available for just 25 cents each - net proceeds benefitting The CT Food Bank of course.

On Saturday, bring your camera and take a picture with Clyde the Clam who is our celebrity judge all the way from The Great Chowder Cook-off in Newport RI.