Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off & Festival

Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off & Festival

Date: Feb 26 through Feb-26-2011
Time: 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Phone: (831) 420-5723
City: Santa Cruz
Address: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Zip Code: 95060

Join the fun and excitement as talented chefs from throughout the West Coast compete for the glory of the BEST CLAM CHOWDER!

More than just a culinary competition, the fun event has featured participants dressed as scuba divers, mermaids, and even as a “Clam Fairy.” The competition features three divisions: Individual, Restaurant and Corporate/Media. Top awards include cash prizes, round-trip tickets courtesy of Continental Airlines, and more.

Admission is free; visitors may purchase tasting kits ($8) to sample the clammy concoctions.

10:00am - Cooking starts and tasting kits go on sale
1:00pm - Public tasting begins
4:00pm - Winners announced