Chowder Social Fundraiser

Sunday, April 27, 2025      4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (tickets on-sale NOW)

Our annual Chowder Social is the Foss Waterway Seaport's only in-person fundraising event. This year, we are celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Balfour Dock Building, our cherished home and registered historic landmark. This event is for folks 21+ only.

Event tickets are on-sale now, buy a pair or an entire table for 8!

This year, we will be introducing new community events and making some significant updates to the Esplanade, plus adding a much-needed commercial pump-out station on the Dock. Most of all, we are celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the home of the Foss Waterway Seaport, the Balfour Dock Building and offering FREE admission to the maritime museum for everyone! We will also expand our partnerships and programs to preserve our maritime heritage for future generations. Your support will ensure that we can continue to serve our community for years to come. Together, we can chart a brighter future for the Seaport and our surrounding communities.

Sunrise over the Foss Waterway Seaport

If you have an auction item, or experience that you would like to DONATE to the 2025 Chowder Social event you will be supporting our mission....

·       A working waterfront maritime museum with over40,000 square feet of exhibits.

·       A robust education program serving our community.

·       Heritage Boat Shop where we teach boat building and woodworking skills.

·       Beautiful indoor and outdoor event spaces.

·       1,200 lineal feet of affordable side-tie public moorage and outdoor activity space.

Event tickets are on-sale now, buy a pair or an entire table for 8!

Thank you to all of our Chowder Social SPONSORS!

Commencement Bank, Nordlund Boats, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Dwyer Pemberton & Colson, Denali Benefits

Production Sponsors: 

American Party Place, Velvetone Events, 1000 Words Photography

Food& Beverage Sponsors: 

Chef Bette Anne Curry Catering, Cafe Pacific Catering, Carr's Catering, Gallucci's Catering, Snuffin's Catering, Table 47 Catering, The Vault Catering