Firehouses versus restaurants in a soup showdown is about as Staten Island as it gets, and you get to cast the deciding vote. The fest also brings live performers, a magician and kids' activities to the waterfront promenade beside the St. George ferry terminal, and admission includes the National Lighthouse Museum. If you have never ridden the free ferry for a reason, this Sunday gives you a delicious one.
What to expect
Tables of soups from local international restaurants and fire departments line the museum grounds, with tasting cups and ballots. Performers and a magician keep the promenade busy, while the museum's galleries on America's lighthouses and their keepers are open to explore.
Good to know
- The museum is a short walk from the St. George Ferry Terminal.
- Children under 12 get in free.
- Soup sampling is a separate small fee from admission.
- Arrive early for the widest soup selection.
- Admission includes entry to the museum's exhibits.
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Common questions
What is the soup contest?
A People's Choice competition where local international restaurants and fire departments serve soups and visitors vote for a favorite.
How do I get there from Manhattan?
Take the Staten Island Ferry to St. George; the museum is along the promenade near the terminal.
