# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: It's the sizzling showdown you've been waiting for! Professional and amateur chefs put their best recipes to the test in an epic battle for the title of Best Chili. Come hungry and experience the flavor-packed fun! 🌶️ 

Event happens rain or shine

COOK-OFF SCHEDULE
9am-10am Chef's prep (no heat) 
10am-1pm Chili cook time 
10am Tasting Kits go on sale 
1pm Public tasting begins 
4pm Winners announced at the Colonnade stage

🥄 Try Some Chili!
Boardwalk admission is free! Just purchase a Tasting Kit to sample chili from dozens of competitors. Tasting Kits are $15 each and include eight (8) taste tickets, spoon, cup, and a People’s Choice ballot. Purchase your tasting kit(s) onsite at any ticket booth.

Portion of Proceeds               
A portion of proceeds from each tasting kit sold will benefit the Youth Resource Bank of Santa Cruz County, an all-volunteer nonprofit that helps meet the needs of vulnerable children and youth. Since 1988, YRB has provided essentials such as backpacks, school supplies, clothing, and sports equipment through partnerships with local social workers, teachers, and public health professionals.

✅ Enter your team today: bit.ly/Chili-Cook-Off-fb            
Awards include plaques, cash prizes, and bragging rights!               
Registration Deadline: Oct 12, 2026 or until full
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/boardwalk-chili-cook-off/200030576310729
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, nonprofit, sports, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 149

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Santa Cruz
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
- **lat**: 36.964166666667
- **long**: -122.01777777778
- **full address**: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off being held?
  - **A:** Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off?
  - **A:** Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off is organized by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk a rating of 1/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has 103+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Cruz, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 140+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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