Clam Chowder Cook-Off

Join the delicious festivities and sample mouth-watering clam chowder from amateur chefs on Saturday and professional chefs on Sunday at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk during the country's largest and longest-running clam chowder competition.

You can help pick a winner by purchasing a tasting kit ($18 each) to sample the clammy concoctions and vote for your favorite Boston and Manhattan clam chowders.

Each Tasting Kit includes 6 taste tickets (valid either day of the event), spoon, cup, and a People's Choice ballot.

100% of Tasting Kit sales benefit @CityofSantaCruzParksandRecreation.

The event happens rain or shine!

ENTER A TEAM
Registration deadline is February 8, 2026. https://bit.ly/Clam-Chowder-Cook-Off

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• Next month, 13th March, 04:00 pm, Boardwalk Spring Girl Scout Overnight in Santa Cruz
• Next month, 20th March, 04:00 pm, Boardwalk Spring Scout Overnight in Santa Cruz
• Next month, 28th March, 06:30 am, Boardwalk Fun Run in Santa Cruz

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