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Things To Heat Up At Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Chili Cook-Off Coming Soon!

Save the date! Portion of proceeds to benefit The Marine Mammal Center.

SANTA CRUZ, CA – Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's 7th Annual Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, Oct. 22.

Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili!

Purchase a tasting kit for $10, which includes six taste tickets, spoon, cup and a People's Choice ballot. A portion of this year's proceeds benefit The Marine Mammal Center, a wonderful organization that helps sea lions and otters along our coast.

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Cook-Off Schedule

  • 9:00am-10:00am: Chef's Prep (no heat)
  • 10:00am-1:00pm: Chili Cook Time
  • 10:00am: Tasting Kits go on sale
  • 1:00pm: Public tasting begins
  • 4:00pm: Winners announced at the Beach Amphitheater

If you'd like to compete, follow this link.

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