The 37th annual Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-Off comes up in about a week-and-a-half. Amateurs will compete on Saturday, February 24th; while professionals will compete on Sunday the 25th. The top awards for both Manhattan and Boston clam chowders will be chosen by a panel of judges, and also by the public. Tasting Kits go on sale each day at 10 a.m., and public tasting begins at 1 p.m. The event is slated to be held at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk….as usual. The proceeds, from the sales of the tasting kits, will go to the Santa Cruz Parks And Recreation Department.
