The craving has begun. The warm salt air of LBI carries anticipation for Chowderfest 2022 and the tastes that make the region’s event “The Chowder Capital of New Jersey.”

The format is similar to last year’s adaptation of the longtime culinary event, with two distinct parts. Chowderfest is now a free and nonticketed festival that takes place Saturday, Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Taylor Avenue bayfront in Beach Haven.