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Santa Cruz Food Trucks Party
- Date: 07/18/2019 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Location: Garfield Park
634 Almar Ave
Santa Cruz, California 95060 - Introduction: The Santa Cruz Food Truck Parties are back and we're bringing the fun to three different parks this year -- and on Thursdays!
Join us at Mission Plaza Park on Thursday, July 18, 5-8 p.m. for Food Truck fun!
- Play corn hole, tetherball, basketball and other fun games.
- Bring your ping pong paddles and take advantage of the Garfield Park ping pong table.
- Remember to bring your Food Trucks pint glass for discounted beer refills or pick one up at the event.
Bring your lawn chairs & blankets and spread out on the green grass and open space! Meet your friends for a fun, relaxing & delicious night in the Park! Great for families!
Our featured winery and brewery will be joining us from just around the corner. Big neighborhood welcome to Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyards and a Food Trucks staple Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing. We will also be serving cider from Santa Cruz Cider Company.
We have a great selection of dinner & dessert choices:
* Rogue Pye
* Shockwave
* Drunk Monkeys
* G's Mexican Tacos
* Aunt LaLi's
Consider riding your bikes as there will be a bike valet!
Presented by City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, FOPAR and Food Trucks A Go Go.
2025 Clam Chowder Cook-Off Winners- Congratulations!
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
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