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

February 24, 2024 - 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 Colonnade Stage (near Pirate Ship)

February 25, 2024 - 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 Colonnade Stage (near Pirate Ship)

Date: February 24-25, 2024

Location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 400 Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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