The 28th Annual Clam Chowder Cook Off
Saturday,
February 21, 2009

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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: Individuals, Restaurants, 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. Cooking starts at 10am.

Public tasting begins at 1:00pm. Winners announced at 3:30pm.

For more information please contact the Chowder Committee: 831-420-5273.

The Cook Off is an important fund-raiser for the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department. (Last year more than $30,000.00 was raised.)

Sponsored by the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Metro Newspapers, Continental Airlines, Comcast, KWAV, Severino’s Grill, Berkeley Farms, and Crystal Springs.

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