400 Beach St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-5590

What/Why:

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 (near Pirate Ship)

Boardwalk admission is free! Just purchase Tasting Kits 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. Official Website