Event Series:
Clam Chowder Cook-off 2026
Clam Chowder Cook-off 2026
February 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
$18
Clam Chowder Cook‑Off
Saturday AND Sunday, February 21 – 22
Try Some Clam Chowder! Rain or shine!
Amateur chefs will compete on Saturday, followed by professional chefs on Sunday.
Amateur chefs are welcome to compete with the pros on Sunday!
- Boardwalk admission is free! Purchase a Tasting Kit to sample the clammy concoctions.
- Tasting Kits are $18 and include 6 taste tickets, spoon, cup, and a People’s Choice ballot.
- Come Early! Supplies are limited.
- 100% of Tasting Kit sales benefit Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation.
Tasting Kits and merchandise will be available Saturday and Sunday at the Main Entrance, Entrance 3, and Entrance 5, starting at 10am.
Pre-purchase your tasting kits & merchandise through City of Santa Cruz!!
Cook-Off Schedule
Saturday, February 21, 2026 • 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 22, 2026 • 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
