The competition was on at Chowdafest Sunday at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk.
Vendors from local restaurants served up chowders, soups and bisques.
People sampled three dozens of them, and then voted for their favorites.
Organizers say all the money raised at the event will benefit the Norwalk-based charity Community Plates.
Organizers say they expected about 10,000 people to attend the event.