CPI to to Host Third Annual Soup Stroll Tomorrow to Benefit Local Food Pantries

COBLESKILL — Residents and visitors will take to the streets of downtown Cobleskill this Saturday, March 14, for the third annual Soup Stroll, a community event designed to showcase local culinary talent while supporting area food pantries.

The popular event, hosted by the Cobleskill Partnership Inc. (CPI), will run from noon to 3 p.m. and features a diverse lineup of local eateries. Participating restaurants include the Brick House Bakery, Bull’s Head Inn, Pizza Shack, Cowboy’s Taqueria, Locomotion’s, and Chieftain’s.

Early menu highlights include a range of classic and gourmet offerings, such as broccoli cheddar, Manhattan clam chowder, roasted red pepper Gouda bisque, lobster bisque, and fire-roasted tomato.

CPI President Bruce Tryon noted that the event has become a staple for bringing foot traffic back to the downtown district. He said the stroll consistently draws praise for its friendly atmosphere and high-quality food, often drawing favorable comparisons to similar events in larger cities like Saratoga and Schenectady.

“I am always amazed at the quality of the delicious soups our culinary experts have to offer,” Tryon said. “The best part is hearing the many compliments from the soup strollers. They are amazed at the quality of the soup offerings as well as getting out and about in downtown Cobleskill.”

Beyond promoting local business, the stroll serves a charitable mission. Each year, the CPI board selects a local nonprofit to receive half of the event's proceeds. While previous years have supported the Marathon for a Better Life and the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central Schools' backpack programs, this year’s funds will be donated to the food pantries at the Cobleskill United Methodist Church and the Baptist Church.

Tickets are available for $20 if preordered online at the Cobleskill Partnership website or $25 on the day of the event. Participants who have preordered can pick up their required wristbands starting at 10:45 a.m. Saturday at the corner of Main and Division streets.

For more information or questions regarding the event, organizers can be reached at 518-231-7534.