Our annual Chowder Social is the Foss Waterway Seaport's only in-person fundraising event. This event is for folks 21+ only.

For 126 years, the Balfour Dock Building has stood at the heart of Tacoma’s working waterfront. From the legacy of Thea Foss and Harry Bridges to the tall ships and the Mosquito Fleet, Foss Waterway Seaport preserves the stories of the people and vessels that shaped our maritime community. The Chowder Social event is our annual celebration of this history and the future of the Seaport. Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 PM at Foss Waterway Seaport for an unforgettable evening featuring a hosted social hour, dinner with a variety of incredible donated chowders and salads, a silent auction, live auction, dessert dash, and raise the paddle.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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By attending the Chowder Social fundraising event you are supporting....

·       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.

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^{Thank you to all of our Chowder Social SPONSORS!}

Commencement Bank

‍Production Sponsors: 

American Party Place, Adam's DJ Service

Food& Beverage Sponsors: 

Core Catering, Cafe Pacific Catering, Carr's Catering, Fat Zach's Pizza, Gallucci's Catering, Snuffin's Catering, Table 47 Catering, and The Vault Catering

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