Crū Winery is hosting its second Chowder Cookoff on Saturday, Oct. 4 from noon-3pm at the Santa Lucia Highlands tasting room. Guests will watch the two finalists from the chowder cookoff contest prepare their chowders and as a panel of judges determines the winner. They will also get to sample the submissions, enjoy live music, light bites and new release wines. $55. 37500 Foothill Road, Soledad. (800) 946-3039, cruwinery.com.