Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Chili Cook-Off
Saturday, October 26, 2019

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!

Cook-Off Schedule

9am-10am: Chef's prep (no heat)
10am-1pm: Chili cook time
10am: Tasting kits go on sale
1pm: Public tasting begins
4pm: Winners announced at the Neptune's Stage (beachside of Neptune's Kingdom)

Boardwalk admission is free! Just purchase a Tasting Kit to sample chili from dozens of competitors. Tasting Kits are $10 each and include six (6) taste tickets, spoon, cup, and a People's Choice ballot.