Fran Tracee

Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Festival 2025. The 44th annual clam chowder cook off takes place saturday, feb 23 and sunday, feb 24 at the santa cruz beach boardwalk. Sample chowder from amateur chefs on saturday, followed by professional chefs on sunday.

This january, the museum will once again partner with the fungus federation of santa cruz to transform the london nelson community center into a mycology paradise. Cook off saturday feb 22 and sunday feb 23.