This event is in the past.It took place on February 22, 2026 at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

45th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off 1
Casual Bite
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45th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off

February 21 at 10am - February 22

At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz

🍲Tasting Kits ($18) include 6 samples plus voting ballot
πŸ†Saturday: amateurs only; Sunday: pros + amateurs compete
🌊Rain or shine β€” dress for beach weather in February

Forty-five years of chowder showdowns on the beach: amateur cooks battle Saturday, pros take over Sunday, and you get to taste them all. Grab a Tasting Kit and vote for your favorite while helping raise funds for local parks.

annual tradition
beachfront food fest
amateur vs pro cooks
family-friendly tasting