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Summer Activity Fun Fair

  • Date: 04/06/2018 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location: Civic Auditorium
    307 Church Street
    Santa Cruz, California 95060
  • Introduction: Learn about Parks and Recreation's camps and classes and get ready for a fantastic summer at the Summer Activity Fun Fair!

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Come to the Parks and Recreation Summer Activity Fun Fair at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium on First Friday, April 6, 5:00 - 8:00 pm! The fair is an opportunity to learn about our programs and to ask questions prior to summer registration on Saturday, April 14. Meet summer camp leaders, junior guard and class instructors. Participate in hands-on activities and view demonstrations of our class offerings. Ensure your Parks and Recreation account is up-to-date and ready to roll for "Super Saturday" registration. Check out the lifeguard tower at our beach photo booth. PLUS enter a raffle drawing for some great prizes. Let Parks and Recreation help you plan a fantastic summer for your family.

Connect with us at the Activity Fair!
  • Summer Camp leaders with craft activities
  • Junior Guard instructors
  • Senior program staff Louden Nelson Center
  • Teen internship program coordinators
  • Santa Cruz Teen Center staff
  • Sports league coordinators
  • Parks and Recreation Administration staff
  • Beach Volleyball Instructor Liz Fowler
  • Pacific Edge Climbing Gym
  • World Cup Soccer
  • Kidz Love Soccer
  • SUP Shack
  • Lairds Academy of Martial Arts
  • Oak Strong Martial Arts
  • Knitting instructor Heddi Craft
  • IAD dance instructors and mini class
  • Play-Well Technologies LEGO activity
  • Aerial Arts performance
  • Partner Dance mini lessons
  • Let's Cook for Kids sample recipes
  • Science Camp instructor
  • Art Camp art exhibit
  • Dream Sharing instructor Carol Malady

Class Instructors
  •  Summer Camp Leaders
  • Junior Guard instructors
Class Instructors
  •  Summer Camp Leaders
  • Junior Guard instructors
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2025 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners- Congratulations!

Amateur Competition Results – Saturday, February 22, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Millie’s Best Boston
🥉 3rd Place: All Clams Matter

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Little Neck Rex
🥈 2nd Place: Dragonmama’s Portuguese Red
🥉 3rd Place: Clam Halen

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 4 Men and a Clam – 395 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 The Pink Flamingos – 397 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Silence of the Clams – 1,656 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: 4 Men and a Clam (Boston)
🥉 3rd Place: Bloody Brilliant Chowder

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: The Silence of the Clams
🥈 2nd Place: Rocky Horror Clam Show
🥉 3rd Place: The Krusty Klam

Professional Competition Results – Sunday, February 23, 2025

Best Boston Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: The Rustic Table
🥈 2nd Place: The Point Kitchen and Bar
🥉 3rd Place: Ideal Bar and Grill

Best Manhattan Clam Chowder

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Redwood Sluggers
🥉 3rd Place: Bearded Clams Unite

People’s Choice Winners

Boston: 🏆 Ideal Bar and Grill – 520 votes
Manhattan: 🏆 Redwood Sluggers – 590 votes

Most Tasted

🥇 1st Place: Ideal Bar and Grill – 2,405 tastes
🥈 2nd Place: Dominican Oaks
🥉 3rd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge

Best Booth Theming

🥇 1st Place: Seascape Golf Club: Masters Edition
🥈 2nd Place: Jack O’Neill Restaurant & Lounge
🥉 3rd Place: Chowder Slugs/Redwood Sluggers