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Santa Cruz Chili Cook-Off

Annual chili cook-off at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with amateur and professional competition. Awards in multiple categories. Good opportunity for mobile coffee vendors to serve crowds at this popular beachside event.

When
Oct 24, 2026
Where
Santa Cruz, CA
Est. attendance
2000

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Annual chili cook-off at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with amateur and professional competition. Awards in multiple categories. Good opportunity for mobile coffee vendors to serve crowds at this popular beachside event.

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