Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off

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[1 - 999] Beach St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off is an annual event that celebrates the culinary art of clam chowder making. Visitors can enjoy a variety of chowder recipes from different vendors and participate in tasting and voting for their favorite.

The event provides a platform for local chefs and restaurants to showcase their skills and creativity in preparing this classic dish. Attendees can immerse themselves in a day of delicious food, friendly competition, and community camaraderie.

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Alissa M.
3/10/2025

What a fun day and experience...it was our first time at the clam chowder cook off and it was a blast. We decided to go on Saturday which was for amateurs, Sunday was the pros. 6 tastes for...

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Annabelle R.
2/25/2025

Awesome annual fundraiser held at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, an ideal setting for engaging in other activities on site, but be prepared for crowds and long lines in the afternoon. Online...

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Paul V.
3/3/2024

Finally, after postponing for about 3 years due to schedule, we finally made our way to the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off! I did not pre-order our tasting kit online, but were able to grab some...

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Kathleen L.
2/28/2023

My boyfriend and I always said we wanted to go to the Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off, but never got the chance until this year! Love that the event was organized by Santa Cruz Parks & Rec. The...

Mar R.
2/23/2025

Total money grab! They oversold the tickets for the 25 vendors so that each booth had a line of at least 200 people. I waited in line 1 hour to get a sample of salty chowder. There's no way to use...

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