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WOKQ Chowder Festival 2026
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The 39th Annual 97.5 WOKQ Chowder Festival kicks off summer at Prescott Park in Portsmouth. Local Seacoast restaurants compete for the Best Chowder title and the Golden Ladle while attendees sample mouthwatering chowders. The community event also features kid-friendly activities and ice cream from The Prop, presented by SubCom and benefiting the Prescott Park Arts Festival's summer season.
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