Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off

Sat Feb 21, 2026 - Sun Feb 22, 2026
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Repeating every days through February 22, 2026.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: free
Location:
Santa Cruz Boardwalk
(831) 423-5590
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
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Love clam chowder? Do you want to see who has the best one? Head over to Santa Cruz for the 2-day event where amateur and professional chefs compete to take home bragging rights and prizes. 

Saturday will host the amateur chefs, followed by professional chefs on Sunday. 

The 2-day event is free and happens rain or shine. Boardwalk admission is free as well, just purchase a Tasting Kit to sample all the finalists. 

 

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