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




Santa Cruz
π²Tasting Kits ($18) include 6 samples plus voting ballot
πSaturday: amateurs only; Sunday: pros + amateurs compete
πRain 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




Santa Cruz
π²Tasting Kits ($18) include 6 samples plus voting ballot
πSaturday: amateurs only; Sunday: pros + amateurs compete
πRain 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