Join the delicious festivities as amateur and professional chefs prepare their finest clam chowder recipes along the Boardwalk.

Teams compete in the friendly competition, hoping to win prizes and bragging rights for BEST CLAM CHOWDER in the country’s largest and longest-running clam chowder competition!

Cook-Off Schedule

Saturday, February 22, 2025 - Amateur Teams

10am: Tasting Kits go on sale

10am-11am: Preparation period (no heat)

11am-1pm: Cooking period

1pm: Public tasting begins

4pm: Amateur Division winners announced at the Pirate Ship Stage

Sunday, February 23, 2025 - Professional Teams

10am: Tasting Kits go on sale

10am-11am: Preparation period (no heat)

11am-1pm: Cooking period

1pm: Public tasting begins

4pm: Professional Division winners announced at the Pirate Ship Stage

Date: February 22 - 23, 2025

Location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

400 Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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