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Chili Cook‑Off
October 22, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Chili Cook‑Off
Saturday, October 22, 10am – 4pm
Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili!
Cook-Off Schedule
- 9am-10am: Chef’s prep (no heat)
- 10am-1pm: Chili cook time
- 10am: Tasting kits go on sale
- 1pm: Public tasting begins
- 4pm: Winners announced at the Neptune’s Stage (beachside of Neptune’s Kingdom)
Boardwalk admission is free! Just purchase a Tasting Kit to sample chili from dozens of competitors. Tasting Kits are $10 each and include six (6) taste tickets, spoon, cup, and a People’s Choice ballot.
A portion of the proceeds from Tasting Kit sales will benefit The Sgt. Damon Gutzwiller Memorial. On June 6, 2020, Sergeant Damon Gutzwiller was killed in the line of duty while serving Santa Cruz County. This Memorial at Willowbrook Park will ensure his sacrifice is never forgotten. MORE INFO
